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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Be careful when rounding fixed objects, so that
the blades do not hit them. Never drive over
foreign objects.
• Only use the machine in daylight or in other
well-lit conditions. Keep the machine a safe
distance from holes or other irregularities in
the ground. Pay attention to other possible
risks.
• Never use the machine if you are tired, if you
have consumed alcohol, or if you are taking
other drugs or medication that can affect your
vision, judgement, or coordination.
• Beware of traffic when working near or cross-
ing a road.
• Never leave the machine unsupervised with
the engine running. Always shut down the
blades, pull back the parking brake, stop the
engine, and remove the ignition key before
leaving the machine.
• Never allow children or other persons not
trained in the use of the machine to use or
service it. Local laws may regulate the age of
the user.
Engine exhaust and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemi-
cals considered to cause cancer,
birth defects, or other reproductive
system damage. The engine ex-
haust contains carbon monoxide,
which is colorless, poisonous gas.
Do not use the machine in en-
closed spaces.
WARNING!
WARNING!
When using the machine, approved personal protective equipment shall be used.
Personal protective equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will reduce
the degree of injury if an accident does happen. Ask your retailer for help in choosing
the right equipment.
• Make sure that you have first aid equipment
close at hand when using the machine.
• Never use the machine when barefoot. Always
wear protective shoes or boots, preferably with
steel toecaps.
• Always wear approved protective glasses or
a full visor when assembling or driving.
• Never wear loose clothing that can get caught
in moving parts.
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Personal protective equipment.
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Keep children away from the work area.