Important Safe Operation Practices
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General Operation
Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the 
machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to 
assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for 
future and regular reference and for ordering replacement 
parts. 
2.  e familiar with all controls and their proper operation. 
Know how to stop the machine and disengage them 
quickly.
Do  not allow anyone to operate or maintain this machine 
who has not read the manual. Never permit children under 
the age o
Do not remove any shields, guards, decals or safety devices. 4. 
If a shield, guard, decal or safety device is damaged or 
does not function, repair or replace it before operating the 
machine.
To help5.   avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, 
keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet 
anyone enters the area.
T6.  horoughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be 
used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other 
foreign objects which could be picked up and thrown by 
the blade(s). Thrown objects can cause serious personal 
injury. 
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toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also, 
avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction 
which may cause discharged material to ricochet back 
toward the operator.
Al8.  ways wear safety glasses, long pants, gloves, hearing 
protection and safety shoes when operating or 
maintaining this unit. Do not wear loose-fitting clothing 
and do not operate the machine for more than 2 hours 
without hearing protection.
 aware of the mower and attachment discharge direction 
and do not point it at anyone. Do not operate the mower 
without the discharge cover or entire grass catcher in its 
proper place.
Do n ot put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the 
cutting deck. Contact with the blade(s) can amputate 
hands and feet.
A missin  g or damaged discharge cover can cause blade 
contact or thrown object injuries.
 blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or 
roads and while not cutting grass.
Watch fo r traffic when operating near or crossing 
roadways. This machine is not intended for use on any 
public roadway.
Do not operate the machine while under the influence of 
alcohol or drugs.
WARNING! This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, 
could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow 
all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply 
with these instructions may result in personal injury. 
When you see this symbol. HEED ITS WARNING!
DANGER! This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices 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 machine is capable of amputating hands and feet 
and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in 
serious injury or death.
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WARNING! Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components 
or other reproductive harm.
WARNING! 
harm. Wash hands after handling