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.Disengagethedrivesystem,ifsoequipped,
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.
Operationonallslopesrequiresextracaution.
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
equipmentisinsafeworkingcondition.
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. Check grass catcher components
and the Safety Flapfrequently
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.
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
andtheproperuseoftheequipment.
b) Never allow children to
operate a power mower.
c) Keep the area of operation
clear of all persons, particularly
small children, and pets.
d) Do not use a mower for any job
except that for which it is intended.
1.2 Preparation
a) Thoroughly inspect the area where
theequipmentistobeusedand
remove all stones, sticks, wires,
bones, and other foreign objects.
b) Donotoperatetheequipmentwhen
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