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SAFETy

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These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully.

IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING 

OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS 
INJURY OR DEATH.
General Operation

Read, understand, and follow all instructions on 

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the machine and in the manual before starting.
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or 

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under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge 
opening at all times.
Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar 

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with the instructions, to operate the machine.
Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire, 

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etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the 
blades.
Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before 

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operating. Stop machine if anyone enters the 
area.
Never carry passengers. The machine is only 

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intended for use by one person.
Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely 

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necessary. Always look down and behind before 
and while backing.
Never direct discharged material toward anyone. 

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Avoid discharging material against a wall or 
obstruction. Material may ricochet back toward 
the operator. Stop the blades when crossing 
gravel surfaces.
Do not operate machine without the entire grass 

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catcher, discharge guard, or other safety devices 
in place and working
Slow down before turning.

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Never leave a running machine unattended. 

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Always turn off blades, set parking brake, stop 
engine, and remove keys before dismounting.
Disengage blades when not mowing. Shut 

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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.
Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial 

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light.
Do not operate the machine while under the 

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influence of alcohol or drugs.

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