Yazoo/Kees ZMKW52212 User Manual

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9

SAFETY

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.

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 rocks, toys, wire and such 

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objects that 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 

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anyone. 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 

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grass 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 

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artificial light.
Do not operate the machine while under the 

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influence of alcohol or drugs.
Watch for traffic when operating near or 

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crossing roadways.

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