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SECTION 2: MOWER SAFETY GUIDELINES
Never allow untrained people to operate this mower. It is the owner’s responsibility to get training and see to it
that anyone who has permission to use your mower receives the proper training. Do not mow around people.
The factory discharge chute is designed to deflect debris downward, but it could be possible for debris to be
thrown in a way that can cause damage to people or property. Seek additional training when possible to learn
more about safety techniques and practices. This mower is capable of amputating hands and feet and
throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or
death.
RISK LEVELS
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
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SYM-
BOL
SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER
Indicates an imminently
hazardous situation, which,
if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation, which,
if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation, which,
if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate
CAUTION (Without Safety Alert Sym-
bol) Indicates a situation
that may result in property
damage.
This symbol indicates important safety instructions. If these
instructions are not followed, it could endanger the
personal safety and/or property of the operator and
others. Read and understand all instructions in this
manual before attempting to operate the mower. Failure
to comply with these instructions may result in personal
This mower was built to be operated according to the rules
for safe operation that are contained in this manual. As
with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error
on the part of the operator can result in serious injury.
This mower is capable of amputating body parts and
throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety
rules could result in serious injury or death.
Basic safety precautions should always be followed when
using lawnmowers in order to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, and personal injury.
Use of this mower should be restricted to individuals who
have read and understand and will follow the warnings and
instructions that are printed in this manual and on the
mower.