Exmark OCD01 - Discharge Opening Safety; Blade Safety Precautions

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4. OPERATION
IMPORTANT: Always mow with the flexible discharge chute installed and in the down position.
DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ An uncovered discharge opening will
allow objects to be thrown in an
operator’s or bystander’s direction. Also,
contact with the blade could occur.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Thrown objects or blade contact can
cause serious injury or death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ Never operate the mower with the
discharge deflector raised, removed, or
altered unless there is a grass collection
system or mulch kit in place and working
properly.
DANGER
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦ The rotating blades under the mower
deck are dangerous.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦ Blade contact can cause serious injury or
kill you.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦ DO NOT put hands or feet under the
mower or mower deck when the blades
are engaged.