Full Product Manual

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SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
Training
1. Only allow operators who are responsible, trained, familiar with the
instructions, and physically capable to operate the mower.
2. Be familiar with the areas in which the mower is to be used. Walk all
areas to be mowed, evaluate slopes and other terrain and look for
obstacles to be avoided to ensure safe operation before mowing.
3. See the Practice Operation section of this manual for further
instructions.
General Operation
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the mower and in
the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this
manual in a safe place for future and regular reference by each operator
and for ordering replacement parts.
2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to
stop the mower and disengage the controls quickly.
3. Do not allow anyone to operate or maintain this mower who has not
read the manual. Never permit children under the age of 16 to operate
this mower.
4. Do not remove any shields, guards, labels or safety devices. If a shield,
guard, label or safety device is damaged or does not function, repair or
replace it before operating the mower.
5. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, keep bystanders,
helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet (22.9 meters) from the mower
while it is in operation. Stop mower if anyone enters the area.
6. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove
all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other foreign objects that could
be picked up and thrown by the blade(s). Thrown objects can cause
serious personal injury.
7. Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and attachments are
needed to properly and safely perform the job. Only use accessories
and attachments approved by the mower manufacturer.
8. Plan mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads,
sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also, avoid discharging material
against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to
ricochet back toward the operator.
9. Always wear appropriate clothing and personal protective equipment
(e.g. safety glasses, long pants, gloves, hearing protection , safety
shoes, hard hat) when operating or maintaining this mower. Long
hair, loose fitting clothing or jewelry may get entangled in moving
parts. Follow all federal, state and local guidelines regarding the use of
personal protective equipment.
10. For extended use of this product, hearing protection is recommended.
11. Be aware of the mower and attachment discharge direction and do not
point it at anyone. Do not operate the mower without the discharge
cover or entire grass catcher in its proper place.
12. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck.
Contact with the blade(s) can amputate hands and feet.
13. A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact or
thrown object injuries.
14. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads and while
not cutting grass.
15. Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing roadways. This
mower is not intended for use on any public roadway.
16. Do not operate the mower while under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.
17. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
18. Never carry passengers.
19. Back up slowly. Always look down and behind before and while
backing to avoid a back-over accident.
20. Slow down before turning. Operate the mower smoothly. Avoid erratic
operation and excessive speed. Be aware of the direction of travel to avoid
accidents.
21. Disengage blade(s), set parking brake, stop engine and wait until
the blade(s) come to a complete stop before removing grass catcher,
emptying grass, unclogging chute, removing any grass or debris, or
making any adjustments.
WARNING
This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and
others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this mower. Failure to comply with these instructions may
result in personal injury. When you see this symbol. HEED ITS WARNING!
WARNING
California Proposition 65
Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive
harm. .
DANGER
This mower was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the
part of the operator can result in serious injury. This mower is capable of amputating fingers, hands, toes and feet and throwing debris. Failure to observe the
following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.