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ALWAYS check overhead and side clearances carefully
before operation. ALWAYS be aware of traffic when
operating along streets or curbs.
Keep children and people away.
Keep children out of work area and under watchful care
of a responsible adult.
Keep area of operation clear of all toys, pets, and debris.
Thrown objects can cause injury.
Check for weak spots on docks, ramps or floors. Avoid
uneven work areas and rough terrain. Stay alert for
hidden hazards or traffic.
DO NOT operate near drop-offs, ditches, or
embankments. Unit can suddenly turn over if a wheel is
over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.
Data indicates that operators, age 60 and above, are
involved in a larger percentage of riding mower related
injuries. These operators should evaluate their ability to
operate the riding mower safely enough to protect
themselves and others from serious injury.
Read the entire Owner/Operator manual and other
training material. If the operator or the mechanic cannot
read the manual, it is the owner’s responsibility to explain
it to them. Only the user can prevent and is responsible
for accidents or injuries occurring to themselves, other
people or property.
Only trained adults may operate or service unit. Training
includes actual operation.
Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
NEVER allow children to operate or play on or near unit.
Be alert and shut off unit if children enter area.
NEVER operate unit after or during the use of
medication, drugs or alcohol. Safe operation requires
your complete and unimpaired attention at all times.
DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry and tie back hair
that may get caught in rotating parts.
Wear adequate outer garments.
NEVER wear open sandals or canvas shoes during
operation. Wear adequate safety gear, protective gloves
and footwear.
Wear proper footwear to improve footing on slippery
surfaces.
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields when operating mower.
Moving parts can cut or amputate fingers or a hand.
Wrap blade(s) or wear gloves to service. On multiblade
mowers, rotation of one blade will cause all blades to
rotate.
NEVER place your hands or any part of your body or
clothing inside or near any moving part while unit is
running.
ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from all rotating
parts during operation. Rotating parts can cut off body
parts.
ALWAYS keep body and hands away from pin holes or
nozzles which eject hydraulic fluid under pressure.
DO NOT touch parts which are hot. Allow parts to cool.
ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from all pinch
points.
Fumes from the engine exhaust can cause death or
serious injury. DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area.
Always provide good ventilation.
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the
manual and on the machine before starting.
Understand:
How to operate all controls
The functions of all controls
How to STOP in an emergency
Braking and steering characteristics
Turning radius and clearances
Keep safety devices or guards in place and functioning
properly. NEVER modify or remove safety devices.
Do not operate without either entire bagger or the
discharge chute in place.
Stop engine before removing grass catcher or unclogging
chute.
Ensure Safety Interlock System is functioning properly.
DO NOT operate unit if safety interlock is damaged or
disabled.
Start and operate unit only when seated in operator’s
position. Steering control levers must be in neutral, PTO
disengaged and parking brake set when starting engine.
Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees
or other objects that may obscure vision.
Dust, smoke, fog, etc. can reduce vision and cause an
accident. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
Avoid slippery surfaces. Always be sure of your footing.
DO NOT mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could
cause sliding and effect the machine’s stability.
Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing
roadways.
Never carry passengers.
DO NOT try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot
on the ground.
Never direct discharge towards persons or property that
may be injured or damaged by thrown objects. Use
extreme caution on gravel surfaces.
Always stand clear of the discharge area.
ALWAYS disengage PTO, stop unit and engine, remove
key, engage parking brake and allow moving parts to
stop before leaving operator’s position.
Never engage PTO while raising attachment or when
attachment is in raised position.
DO NOT operate at too fast a rate. DO NOT change
engine governor settings or over-speed engine. Slow
down before turning.
DO NOT operate in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
ALWAYS look down and behind before and while
backing.
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