grasscanhideobstacles.
3. Donotmowonwetgrassorexcessively
steepslopes.Poorfootingcouldcausea
slipandfallaccident.
4. Donotmowneardrop-offs,ditches,
orembankments.Youcouldloseyour
footingorbalance.
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 A
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.
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4. Use extra care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects
that may block your view of a child. I _'Jl_ I
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IV. Gs:NE_L 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, remove
the safety key inspect the machine. Repair,
if necessary, before starting.
5. Never make any adjustments or repairs
with the motor running.
6. Check grass catcher components and the
discharge guard frequently and replace
with manufacturer's recommended parts,
when necessary.
7. Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade
or wear gloves, and use extra caution
when servicing them.
8. Maintain or replace safety and instruction
labels, as necessary.
SYMBOLS
Read the operator's manual.
Safety alert.
STOP
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CPSC Danger label.
Severing of toes or fingers-Rotary
mower blade.
Thrown objects from mower deck.
Keep bystanders/children away.
Slip on slope.
Blade continues to rotate after
the machine is switched off. Wait
until all machine components
have completely stopped before
touching them.
Wear eye protection.