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• Turn off the blades when not mowing. Before leaving the machine, turn off the blades
and stop the engine.
• Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.
• Do not operate the mower if it has been dropped or damaged in any manner or if the
mower vibrates excessively. Excessive vibration is an indication of damage.
Repair mower as necessary.
• Dress properly. Do not operate the mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
Wear only solid shoes with good traction when mowing.
• Never allow operation by untrained persons.
• Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Operate self-propelled machines up and down slopes. There is significant risk of
overturns when operating across slopes. Avoid sudden turns. Operate walk-behind
machines across slopes. There is a significant risk of slipping under a walk-behind
machine when operating up and down slopes.
• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
• Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if necessary, before
restarting. Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running. Mower blades
are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blades or wear gloves, and use extra caution when
servicing them. Do not operate at too fast a rate.
• Do not mow close to ditches, embankments or drop-offs. An edge could collapse. A
mower wheel over the edge could suddenly turn the unit over.
• Do not mow on wet grass if possible. Wet grass causes reduced traction and could cause
sliding. Do not park on a slope unless absolutely necessary.
• Always chock or block wheels and set parking brake if parked on slope.
The operation of any cutter can encounter foreign objects to be thrown into the
eyes, resulting in severe eye damage. Always wear certified safety glasses or
wide-vision safety goggles for over spectacles before starting any cutting
machine and while operating such a machine.
The operation of any cutter produces sound waves that are damaging to the
human ear. Ear protection is recommended.
CAUTION!
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of
children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing
activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw
them.
SLOPE OPERATION! ( See page 27 )
Do not operate on slopes greater than 15 degrees.
Use extra caution when mowing on slopes. Operate self-propelled units
up and down slopes. There is a significant risk of overturns when
operating across slopes. If you feel uneasy on a slope then do not mow it.
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