Cautions before Operation11■ Do not operate the mower while taking medication or under the in-fluence of alcohol.■ Regarding chills and vibrationWarning● Do not operate the mower while taking medica-tion.Even commonly used medication can affectjudgment and alertness. Be especially carefulwhen using cold medicine or pain relievers.● Do not operate the mower when drinking or un-der the influence of alcohol.Alcohol affects judgment and alertness, andleads to accidents that cause serious injury.Warning● Take appropriate breaks when performing mow-ing work during cold seasons. During longhours of work, symptoms such as pain in fin -gertips, hands, and arms due to vibration andchill could appear.● If you experience pain while operating the mow-er, immediately stop working and consult a phy-sician.T hese symptoms could be signs of Raynaud’ssyndrome.● If you experience pain in your fingertips, hands, or arms while operating the mower in low tempera-tures, immediately stop working and consult a physician. The symptoms of Raynaud’s syndrome,including chronic pain in fingertips, hands, and arms, are said to appear during long exposure to lowtemperatures.It is unknown whether this syndrome is caused by temperature or time of exposure. Therefore, whenperforming mowing work in cold areas or during cold seasons, be sure to take sufficient breaks inorder to restore body temperature to your fingertips and hands.