OWNER’S INFORMATION
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This instruction book is written for a person with some mechanical ability. Like most service books,
not all the steps are described. Steps on how to loosen or tighten fasteners are steps anyone can
follow with some mechanical ability. Read and follow these instructions before you use the unit.
Know your product: If you understand the unit and how the unit operates, you will get the best
performance. As you read this manual, compare the illustrations to the unit. Learn the location and
the function of the controls. To help prevent an accident, follow the operating instructions and the
safety rules. Keep this manual for future reference.
IMPORTANT: It is the responsibility of the owner to make sure the assembly instructions in this
manual are exactly followed. The owner must carefully check the unit according to the instructions
in this manual before it is first used.
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER
The responsibility of the owner is to follow the instructions below.
1. Carefully read and follow the rules for safe operation.
2. Follow all the assembly and preparation instructions.
3. Inspect the unit.
4. Make sure that the operator of the unit knows how to correctly use all standard and accessory
equipment.
5. Operate the unit only with guards, shields, and other safety items in place and working correctly.
6. Correctly adjust the unit.
7. Service the unit only with Hayter approved replacement parts.
8. Complete all maintenance on the unit.
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
IMPORTANT: The following symbols are located on your unit or on literature supplied with
the product. Before you operate the unit, learn and understand the purpose for each symbol.
Safety Warning Symbols
Control And Operating Symbols
WARNING
IMPORTANT
Read Owner’s Manual
Before Operating
This Machine
CAUTION
Mulcher Plug
DANGER
Do Not Mow Up And Down
Slopes. Mow Across Slopes.
DANGER
Keep Feet And
Hands Away From
Rotating Blade.
DANGER
Keep Hands Away
From Rotating Blade.
DANGER
No Step
Forward
WARNING
Thrown Objects. Keep Bystanders
Away. Read User Instructions Before
Operating This Machine.
DANGER
Disconnect
Spark Plug Before
Servicing Unit
Slow Fast FuelOilEngine Stop Engine Stop