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IMPORTANTOPERATORSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:This powerful cutting machine is capable of amputating handsand feet and canthrow objects
that can cause injury and damage! Failureto comply with the following SAFETYinstructions could result in
serious injury or death to 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.Each
personoperating the machine must be of sound mind and body and must not be under the influence of any
substance,which might impair vision, dexterity or judgment. If you haveany questions pertaining to your
machinewhich your dealer cannot answer to your satisfaction, call or write the Customer Service
Departmentat SNAPPER,IVIcDonough,Georgia30253. Phone:(1-800-317-7833).
PROTECTION FOR CHILDREN
Tragic accidents canoccur if the operator is not alert to the
presenceof children. Children are often attracted to the
machine andthe mowing activity. Neverassume that
children will remain where you 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 vision.
SLOPE OPERATION
1. Slopesare a major factor relatedto slip and fall
accidents,which can result in severeinjury. All slopes
require extra caution. If you feel uneasyon a slope, DONOT
mow 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 back 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 manualand on the mower, engine and attachments.
Knowthe controls and the proper useof 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 operate the
mower safely enough to protect themselves and others
from serious injury.
4. Handlefuel with extra care. Fuelsareflammable and
vapors are explosive. Useonly an approved fuel container.
DONOTremovefuel cap or add fuel with engine running.
PREPARATION
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Add fuel outdoors only with engine stopped and cool. Clean
spilled fuel and oil from machine. DONOTsmoke.
5. Checkthe areato be mowed and removeall objects such
as toys, wire, rocks, limbs and other objects that could
cause injury if thrown by bladeor interfere with mowing.
Also note the location of holes, stumps, and other possible
hazards.
6. Keeppeople and pets out of the mowing area.
Immediately,STOPBlade,Stop engine and Stop mower if
anyone enters the area.
7. Checkshields, deflectors, switches, blade controls and
other safety devices frequently for proper operation and
location.
8. Make sure all safety decals are clearly legible. Replaceif
damaged.
9. Protect yourself when mowing and wear safety glasses,
long pants and substantial footwear. DONOTmow
barefootedor with sandals.
10. Know how to STOPbladeand engine quickly in
preparationfor emergencies.
11. Use extra carewhen loading or unloading the machine
into a trailer or truck.
12. Checkgrass catcher components frequently for signs of
wear or deterioration and replaceas neededto prevent
injury from thrown objects going through weak or torn
spots.
SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
Toavoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme
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 approved fuel container.
3. DO NOTremovefuel cap or add fuel with the engine
running. Allow the engineto cool before refueling.
4. DO NOTrefuel the machine indoors.
5. DO NOTstore the machine or fuel container inside where
there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as on a
water heateror other appliances.
6. DO NOTfill fuel containers inside a vehicle or on a
truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place the
containers on the ground awayfrom the vehicle before
filling.
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