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importantOperatorSafety instructions
WARNING:This powerful cutting machine is capableof amputating hands and feet and canthrow objects that
cancause injury and damage! Failureto comply with the following SAFETYinstructions could result in serious
injury or deathto the operator or other persons, The owner of the machine must understand these instructions
and must allow only persons who understandthese instructions to operate machine.Eachperson operating
the machine must be of sound mind and body and must not be underthe influence of any substance, which
might impair vision, dexterity or judgment, if you have any questions pertaining to your machinewhich your
dealer cannot answer to your satisfaction, call or write the Customer Service Departmentat MURRAY, 900 N.
Parkway,Jefferson, Wl 53549. Phone:(1o800-661-6662).
Protectian for ChiJdren
Tragic accidents canoccur if the operator is not alert to the
presenceof children. Children are often attracted to the
machine andthe mowing activity. Neverassumethat
children will remain whereyou last saw them.
1. KEEPchildren out of the mowing area and under the
watchful careof a responsible adult other than the operator.
2. DONOTallow children in yard when machine is operated
andturn machine OFFif anyone enters the area.
3. DONOTallow pre-teenagechildren to operate machine.
4. ALLOW only responsible adults & teenagerswith mature
judgment under close adult supervision to operate machine.
5. DONOTpull mower backwards unless absolutely
necessary.LOOKand SEEbehind and down for children.
pets and hazards beforeand while backing.
6. USEEXTRACAREwhen approaching blind corners.
shrubs,trees, or other objects that may obscure vismon.
Slope Operation
1. Slopesare a major factor relatedto slip and fall acci-
dents,which can result in severe injury. All slopes requure
extra caution, if you feel uneasyon a slope, DONOTmow
it.
2. Mow across slopes, neverup-and-down. Exercise
extremeCAUTIONwhen changing directions on slopes. DO
NOTmow steep slopes or other areaswhere stability or
traction is in doubt. Referto the Slope Guideat the end of
this manual.
3. Useextra carewith grass catchers or other attachments;
these affect the handling and the stability of the machine.
Preparation
1, Read,understand, and follow instructions and warnings
in this manual and on the mower, engine and attachments.
Knowthe controls and the proper use of the mower before
starting.
2. Only mature, responsible persons shall operatethe
machine and only after proper instruction.
3. Data indicatesthat operators age 60 and above,are
involved in a large percentageof mower-related injuries.
Theseoperators should evaluatetheir ability to operatethe
mower safely enough to protect themselvesand others
from serious injury.
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4. Handlefuel with extra care. Fuelsareflammable and
vapors are explosive. Useonly an approvedfuel container.
DONOTremovefuel cap or addfuel with engine running.
Add fuel outdoors only with engine stopped and cool. Clean
spilled fuel and oil from machine. DO NOTsmoke.
5. Checkthe areato be mowed and removeall objects such
as toys, wire, rocks, limbs and other objectsthat could
cause injury if thrown by bladeor interfere with mowing.
Also notethe location of holes, stumps, and other possible
hazards.
6. Keeppeople and pets out of the mowing area.
mmediately,STOPBlade,Stop engine and Stop mower if
anyone entersthe area.
7. Checkshields, deflectors, switches, blade controls and
other safety devicesfrequently for proper operation and
ocation.
8. Makesure all safety @cab are clearly legible. Replaceif
damaged.
9. Protectyourself when mowing and wear safety glasses, a
dust mask, long pants, and substantial footwear. DONOT
mow barefooted or with sandals.
10. Know how to STOPbladeand engine quickly in
preparationfor emergencies.
11. Use extra carewhen loading or unloading the machine
nto a trailer or truck.
12. Checkgrass catchercomponents frequently for signs of
wear or deterioration and replaceas neededto prevent
injury from thrown objects going through weak or torn
spots.
Safe Handling ef Gase_ine
Toavoid personal injury or property damage, useextreme
care in handling gasoline. Gasolineis extremely flammable
and the vapors are explosive.
1. Extinguishall cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources
of ignition.
2. Use only an approvedfuel container.
3. DONOTremovefuel cap or add fuel with the engine
running. Allow the engineto cool before refueling.
4. DONOTrefuelthe machine indoors.
5. DONOTstore the machine or fuel container inside where
there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as on a
water heateror other appliances.
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