saFety9Safety Instructionsthese.instructions.are.for.your.safety..read.them.carefully.IMPORTANT: tHIS.cuttInG.macHIne.IS.caPable.of.amPutatInG.HandS.and.feet.and.tHroWInG.obJectS..faIlure.to.obSerVe.tHe.folloWInG.Safety.InStructIonS.could.reSult.In.SerIouS.InJury.or.deatH.General Operationread,.understand,.and.follow.all.instructions.on.•.the.machine.and.in.the.manual.before.starting.do.not.put.hands.or.feet.near.rotating.parts.or.•.under.the.machine..Keep.clear.of.the.discharge.opening.at.all.times.only.allow.responsible.adults,.who.are.familiar.•.with.the.instructions,.to.operate.the.machine.clear.the.area.of.objects.such.as.rocks,.toys,.wire,.•.etc.,.which.could.be.picked.up.and.thrown.by.the.blades.be.sure.the.area.is.clear.of.bystanders.before.•.operating..Stop.machine.if.anyone.enters.the.area.never.carry.passengers..the.machine.is.only.•.intended.for.use.by.one.person.do.not.mow.in.reverse.unless.absolutely.•.necessary..always.look.down.and.behind.before.and.while.backing.never.direct.discharged.material.toward.anyone..•.avoid.discharging.material.against.a.wall.or.obstruction..material.may.ricochet.back.toward.the.operator..Stop.the.blades.when.crossing.gravel.surfaces.do.not.operate.machine.without.the.entire.grass.•.catcher,.discharge.guard,.or.other.safety.devices.in.place.and.workingSlow.down.before.turning.•.never.leave.a.running.machine.unattended..•.always.turn.off.blades,.set.parking.brake,.stop.engine,.and.remove.keys.before.dismounting.disengage.blades.when.not.mowing..Shut.•.off.engine.and.wait.for.all.parts.to.come.to.a.complete.stop.before.cleaning.the.machine,.removing.the.grass.catcher,.or.unclogging.the.discharge.guard.operate.machine.only.in.daylight.or.good.artificial.•.light.do.not.operate.the.machine.while.under.the.•.influence.of.alcohol.or.drugs.8011-512Read the operator’s manual before starting the machine8011-513Clear the area of objects before mowingWARNING!This symbol means that important safety instructions need to be emphasized. It concernsyour safety.