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NEVER operate machine in a closed or poorly
ventilated area.
ALWAYS maintain unit in safe operating condition.
A damaged or worn out muffler can cause a fire or
explosion.
This product is equipped with an internal
combustion type engine. The Exhaust system must
contain a spark arrestor if being used near any
forest-covered, brush-covered, or unimproved land.
The spark arrestor must applicable local, state, or
federal laws. A spark arrester, if it is used, must be
maintained in effective working order by operator.
DO NOT operate machine while feeling tired, ill, or
under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
DO NOT put hands or feet near rotating parts or
under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times.
DO NOT touch parts that are hot. Allow parts to cool.
DO NOT operate machine without the entire grass
catcher, discharge guard, or other safety devices in
place and working.
ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from all pinch
points.
Avoid slippery surfaces. ALWAYS be sure of your
footing.
NEVER carry passengers or ride on machine for any
reason.
NEVER direct discharged material toward anyone.
Avoid discharging material against a wall or
obstruction. Material may ricochet back toward the
operator. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel
surfaces.
NEVER engage PTO when attachment, including
mower blades, is not in use. ALWAYS turn off power
to attachment when
not in active use such as
traveling or
crossing driveways.
ALWAYS disengage PTO, stop unit and engine, and
allow moving parts to stop before
approaching
machine.
NEVER engage PTO while raising the attachment,
including mower blades, or when attachment is in
the raised position.
Keep safety devices or guards in place and
functioning properly. NEVER modify or remove
safety devices.
Stop engine before unclogging chute.
Slow down before turning.
If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect the
machine. Make any necessary repairs before
restarting.
NEVER leave a running machine unattended.
ALWAYS turn off blade(s), stop engine, remove key,
and set parking brake when leaving stopped
machine unattended.
Disengage blade(s) when not mowing. Shut off
engine and wait for all parts to come to a complete
stop before cleaning the machine, removing the
grass catcher, or unclogging the discharge guard.
Know the weight of loads. Limit loads to those you
can safely control and the unit can safely handle.
When starting, stopping, or adjusting throttle, stand
at least 30 feet to the side of the unit and wheels. DO
NOT put hands, feet, or loose material on wheels or
unit when unit is running.
THROWN HAZARD WARNING! When mowing do not
stand in front of the cutting deck at any time. Do not
point the front of mower at the operator or any other
person while the cutting blades are moving. All
persons must remain 200 feet from the open front
deck of the mower while blades are turning.
When mowing, the operator and all other persons
should remain at least 30 feet to the side or back of
the mower, and at least 200 feet from the front of
the mower.
DO NOT stand on machine while the engine is
running.
DO NOT stand in front of or behind the machine
while the engine is running.
DO NOT allow cutting blades to contact standing
water. DO NOT mow in areas where there could be
more than 2 inches of standing water.
DO NOT drive machine through more than
8 inches of water
DO NOT adjust deck height while PTO is engaged or
when engine is running.
Operating Conditions
Lightning can cause severe injury or death. If
lightning is seen or thunder is heard in the area,
DO NOT operate the machine, seek shelter.
ALWAYS check overhead and side clearances
carefully before operation.
Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing
roadways.
Clear the area of objects such as rocks, wire, toys,
etc., which could be thrown by the blades.
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