8 se c t i O n  2 — iM p O r t a n t  sa f e  Op e r a t i O n  pr a c t i c e s
WARNING! Your Responsibility—Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and 
follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine. 
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Safety Symbols
This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product.  Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the 
machine before attempting to assemble and operate.
Symbol Description
 
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to 
assemble and operate
 
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with the 
blade(s) can amputate hands and feet. 
 
This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury.
 
This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury.
Keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in 
operation.
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To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away. Do not operate unless discharge cover 
or grass catcher is in its proper place. If damaged, replace immediately.
This cylinder is designed to contain a liquified petroleum gas under pressure that is 
highly flammable, operating & servicing of this cylinder must be conducted by persons 
properly trained & qualified in accordance with local, state, federal or provincial jurisdiction 
requirements.