WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Owner’s Responsibility
Accurate assembly and safe and effective use of the mower is the owner’s responsibility.
•Read and follow all safety instructions.
•Carefully follow all assembly instructions.
•Maintain the machine according to directions and schedule included in this operator’s manual.
•Ensure that anyone who uses the mower is familiar with this manual, all controls and safety
precautions.
Important Safety Precautions
Operate the mower according to the safety instructions and recommendations outlined here and inserted
throughout the text. Anyone who uses this mower must read the instructions and be familiar with the
controls.
•Do not allow children to operate this mower. Keep small children away from the area being mowed.
•Do not allow adults to operate the mower without proper instruction.
General Safety Rules
•Read, understand, and follow all instructions of the machine. Be thoroughly familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the mower before starting.
•Familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operating decals on this equipment and on any of
its attachments or accessories.
•Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
•Only allow responsible individuals, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate the mower.
•Thoroughly inspect the area where the machine is to be used and remove all foreign objects.
Your equipment can propel small objects at high speed causing personal injury or property
damage. Stay away from breakable objects, such as house windows, automobile,
greenhouses, etc.
•Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children, and pets.
•Wear appropriate clothing such as a long-sleeved shirt or jacket. Also wear long trousers
or slacks. Do not wear shorts.
•Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can get caught in moving parts.
•Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating mower to
protect your eyes from foreign objects which can be thrown from the unit.
•Always wear work gloves and sturdy footwear. Wear footwear that will improve footing on
slippery surfaces. Leather work shoes or short boots work well for most people. These will
protect the operator’s ankles and shins from small sticks, splinters, and other debris.
•It is advisable to wear protective headgear to prevent the possibility of being struck by
small flying particles, or being struck by low hanging branches, twigs, or other objects
which may be unnoticed by the operator.
•Do not operate the mower without proper guards or other safety protective devices in place.
•Use this equipment for its intended purpose only.
•See manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories. Only
use accessories approved by the manufacturer.
•Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
•Do not operate product when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or other
medication which can cause drowsiness or affect your ability to operate this machine
safely.
•Never operate mower in wet grass. Always be sure of your vehicle's traction; keep a
steady pace and do not exceed the recommended maximum speed in this manual.
•Before each use, inspect the throttle control lever. Make sure that it is free and not
damaged. Also check it linkage running to the carburetor for kinks, loose fittings, and
obstructions.
•Stop the rotating mower head when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Wait for the
cutting blades to stop rotating.
