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The Walker Rider Lawnmower has been designed
with many safety features to protect the opera-
tor from personal harm or injury. However, it is
necessary for the operator to use safe operating
procedures at all times.
If you have any questions concerning setup, oper-
ation, maintenance, or safety, please contact your
authorized Walker Mower dealer or call Walker
Manufacturing Company at (970) 221-5614.
CAUTION
Failure to follow safety instructions contained
in this manual may result in personal injury or
damage to equipment or property.
Safety Before Operating
● Read and understand the contents of this
Operator’s Manual and the machines safety
decals before starting and operating the
machine. Become thoroughly familiar with all
machine controls and how to stop the machine
and disengage the controls quickly. Replace-
ment Operator’s Manuals are available for
download at http://www.walker.com.
● Never allow children to operate rider mow-
er. Do not allow adults to operate without
proper instruction.
● Clear the area to be mowed of any foreign
objects which may be picked up and thrown
by cutter blades. Pick up all sticks, stones,
wire, and any other debris.
● Do not mow with bystanders in the area.
Keep everyone, especially children and pets,
a safe distance away from the area being
mowed.
● Always wear substantial protective foot-
wear. Do not operate the machine barefoot or
wearing sandals, sneakers, tennis shoes, or
similar lightweight footwear.
● Always wear adequate protective clothing
and safety gear. Do not wear loose tting
clothing that could get caught in moving parts.
Do not operate this machine while wearing
shorts; always wear long pants. Always wear
safety goggles or safety glasses when operat-
ing this mower. Wearing safety shoes and
a helmet is advisable and required by some
local ordinances and insurance regulations.
● Operator hearing protection is recommend-
ed. Prolonged exposure to loud noise can
cause impairment or loss of hearing. Wear
a suitable hearing protective device, such as
earmuffs or earplugs.
● Do not wear headphones or listen to music
while mowing. Safe operation of the mower
requires you to give full attention and to be
able to hear clearly.
● Keep all protective shields and safety de-
vices in place. If a protective shield, safety
device, or decal is damaged, unusable, or
missing, repair or replace it before operating
the machine.
● Do not operate the mower if you are
fatigued, sick or under the inuence of
alcohol or drugs.
Safety Instructions
In This Section...
Safety Before Operating ...................................................................10
Safety During Operation ...................................................................11
Safety During Maintenance ..............................................................13
Safety, Control, and Instruction Decals ............................................14
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