ŶAlways wear safety glasses with side
shields. Use a face mask if operation is
dusty.
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inspect the area where the product is to be
used, and remove all rocks, sticks, metal,
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Remember, string or wire may entangle
with the blades.
ŶBefore use, always visually inspect the
product to ensure that blades, blade nuts,
and the cutter assembly are not worn or
damaged.
ŶReplace worn or damaged blades and nuts
in sets to preserve balance.
ŶReplace worn or damaged parts before
operating the product.
ŶNever direct discharged material toward
anyone. Plan the mowing pattern to avoid
discharge of material toward bystanders,
roads, sidewalks, windows, and cars.
Avoid discharging material against a wall or
obstruction, which may cause the material
to ricochet back toward the operator.
OPERATION
ŶThe product must be started with the user
properly seated and behind the steering
wheel. Never start the product if:
Ɣnot all four wheels are on the ground
Ɣthe side discharge chute is exposed and
is not protected by the mulch cover
Ɣhands and feet of all persons are not
clear of the cutting enclosure
ŶDisengage the blades when the product is
not in use.
ŶNever use the product in a closed area.
ŶStop the blade when crossing gravelly
surfaces to avoid discharging gravel
and rocks. Drive the product slowly and
carefully to avoid loss of control.
ŶTurn on the motor carefully according to
instructions, and keep hands and feet
away from blades. Do not put hands or feet
near or under rotating parts.
ŶDo not mow in reverse unless absolutely
necessary. Always look down and behind
before and while reversing.
ŶBefore and while reversing, look behind
and down for small children, bystanders,
and pets.
ŶUse extra care when approaching blind
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including overhanging shrubs, which may
block your view.
ŶSlow down before turning.
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control and tip-over accidents, which can
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on all slopes requires extra caution. If you
cannot back up the slope or if you feel
uneasy on it, do not mow it. Never use the
product on steep slopes greater than 15°.
Make a copy or cut out the "Slope Guide"
at the back of this manual, and use it to
determine if your slope is too steep for safe
operation.
ƔNever attempt to ride on a steep slope
or mow a slope that is greater than 15°.
ƔMow up and down; not across the face
of slopes.
ƔAvoid holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, property
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terrain could overturn the product. Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
ƔUse a slow speed so you will not have to
stop suddenly or accidentally accelerate
while on a slope.
ƔDo not mow on wet grass when on a
slope. Tyres may lose traction and you
may lose control.
ƔPress the low speed drive button to limit
the speed of the mower when operating
in tight spaces or on slopes. Do not shift
to neutral and coast downhill, which may
cause you to lose control of the product.
ƔAvoid starting, stopping, or turning
on a slope. If the tyres lose traction,
disengage the blades and proceed
slowly straight down the slope.
ƔKeep all movement on slopes slow and
gradual. Do not make sudden changes
in speed or direction, which could cause
the product to roll over.
ƔUse extra care while using the product
with attachments; they can affect the
stability of the product. Do not use the
product on steep slopes greater than
15°.
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