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SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
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WARNING - AVOID CHILD BACKOVER/RUNOVER/BLADE INJURY - To avoid
back-over accidents, always look behind and down for small children. Never carry
children, even with the blade(s) shut off. Keep bystanders, children, and pets inside
during operation under the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the
operator. Stop mower if anyone enters the area.
WARNING - AVOID TIP-OVER/ROLL-OVER INJURY - Do not operate machine on
a slope greater than 15° (26%). Do not mow up or down slopes, only mow across
slopes that are less than 15° (26%). Use low speeds and avoid sudden turns on
slopes. Stay at least 10 feet (3 meters) from drop-offs, ditches, embankments, or the
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edge of water.
WARNING - AVOID FIRES - Your mower is designed to cut normal residential grass
of a height no more than 10" (25 cm). Do not attempt to mow through unusually
tall, dry grass (e.g., pasture), or piles of dry leaves. Allow mower to cool at least 5
minutes before fueling or storing inside an enclosed garage or storage shed.
WARNING - AVOID TRANSPORT INJURY - Use care when loading and unloading
mowers onto trailers. DO NOT drive mower forward onto trailers. ALWAYS back the
mower onto trailers. Use full width ramp for loading and unloading. Ramp angle
should not exceed 15° (26%) and trailer should be parked on level terrain.
WARNING - AVOID AMPUTATION INJURY - Do not put hands or feet near rotating
parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with the blade(s) can amputate hands
and feet.
WARNING - AVOID AMPUTATION INJURY - Do not put hands or feet near rotating
parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with the blade(s) can amputate hands and
feet. Ensure that all safety devices (guards, shields, switches, etc.) are in place and
working. Belt and/or blade spindle contact can crush or injure body parts.
WARNING - AVOID CRUSH/PINCH POINT INJURY - Read, understand, and follow
all the safety rules and instructions in the manual(s) and on the mower before
attempting to service this mower. For foot lift models only, the deck lift system is
spring-assisted and under tension. Always use the provided multi-tool to secure the
lift system in the locked position before attempting to remove the mower deck.
WARNING - REMOVE KEY - Always turn off blade(s), move the drive control levers
outward into park position, stop engine, and remove key before dismounting. If you
are leaving the mower unattended, always remove the key to prevent unauthorized
use by children or others.
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