Safety 1-3-Safety MechanismsThis product is equipped with the following safety mechanisms.Engine can be started only when parking brake is in [ (engaged)] position and cuttingrotary clutch in [OFF] position. This is to prevent unintended movement of machine or cuttingblade when starting engine.Start Interlock MechanismEngine stops if operator is not seated while cutting blade is rotating. This is to reduce thepossibility of accident related to moving blade when machine is turned over.Automatic Blade Stopping MechanismAutomatic Vehicle Stopping MechanismWhen machine is operated by drive lever and seat is tilted backwards, drive lever returns to[ (neutral)] position and machine stops. This is to reduce the possibility where operator iscaught by branches when he or she is cutting under the tree. Drive pedal is not linked to thismechanism because it automatically returns to neutral when released.
