9. Do not operate machine without the entire
grass catcher, discharge guard, rear guard,
or other safety protective devices in place
and working.
10. Never leave a running machine unattended.
11. Stop the engine (motor) and wait until the
blade comes to a complete stop before
cleaning the machine, removing grass
catcher, or unclogging the discharge guard.
12. Operate machine only in daylight or good
artificial light.
13. Do not operate machine while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
14. Never operate mower in wet grass. Always
be sure of your footing; walk; never run.
15. Disengage the drive system, if so equipped,
before starting the engine (motor).
16. If the machine should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and
check for the cause immediately. Vibration
is generally a warning of trouble.
17. Always wear eye protection when
operating machine.
18. See manufacturer’s instructions for proper
operation and installation of accessories.
Only use accessories approved by the
manufacturer.
II. SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to slip and
fall accidents, which can result in severe
injury. Operation on all slopes requires extra
caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not
mow it.
1. Mow across the face of slopes; never up
and down. Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes.
2. Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or
other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could
cause a slip and fall accident. Tall grass can
hide obstacles.
3. Do not mow on wet grass or excessively
steep slopes. Poor footing could cause a
slip and fall accident.
4. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or
embankments. You could lose your footing
or balance.
III.CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is
not alert to the presence of children. Children
are often attracted to the machine and the
mowing activity. Never assume that children
will remain where you last saw them.
1. Keep children out of the mowing area and
under the watchful care of a responsible
adult other than the operator.
2. Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters
the area.
3. Never allow children to operate the
machine.
4. Use extra care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that
may block your view of a child.
IV. SERVICE
GENERAL SERVICE
1. Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
2. Never tamper with safety devices. Check
their proper operation regularly.
3. Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or
other debris build-up.
4. If you strike a foreign object, stop and
inspect the machine. Repair, if necessary,
before starting.
5. Never make any adjustments or repairs
with the engine (motor) running.
6. Always unplug electric mowers before
adjusting, cleaning, or repairing.
7. Check grass catcher components and the
discharge guard frequently and replace
with manufacturer’s recommended parts,
when necessary.
8. Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or
wear gloves, and use extra caution when
servicing them.
9. Maintain or replace safety and instruction
labels, as necessary.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind
Mowers
1. Safety Instructions
1.1 Training
a) Read the operating and service instruction
manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar
with the controls and the proper use of the
equipment.
b) Never allow children to operate a power
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