Be alert and turn the mower off if a child enters the area.
Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure your vision of a
child who may run into the mower.
Never allow children under 15 years old to operate a power mower. Children 15 years old and over should read and
understand the operation instructions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent. Only
responsible individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use this machine.
OPERATION
General Operation:
Read this operator’s manual carefully in its entirety before attempting to assemble this machine. Read, understand, and follow
all instructions on the machine and in the manuals before operation. Be completely familiar with the controls and proper use of
this machine before operating it. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering
replacement parts.
Use the right appliance – Do not use the lawn mower for any job except that for which it is intended. Your lawn mower has
been designed to perform only one job: to mow grass.
Don’t overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
Objects struck by the lawn mower blade can cause severe injuries to persons. The lawn should always be carefully examined
and cleared of all objects prior to each mowing.
Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children, and pets.
Before and while moving backwards with the mower, look behind and down for small children and other people.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
This machine is a precise piece of power equipment, not a plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all times. Your
unit has been designed to perform one job: to mow grass. Do not use it for any other purpose.
Don’t force the lawn mower – it will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was designed.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, toys and other foreign objects
that could be tripped over or picked up and thrown by the blade. Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury.
Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also, avoid
discharging material against walls or obstructions, which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator.
To help avoid blade contact or an injury from thrown objects, stay in the operator zone behind the handles and keep children,
bystanders, helpers and pets at least 100 feet (30m) from the mower while it is in operation. Stop the machine if anyone enters
the area.
Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your
eyes. Thrown objects that ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes. Always use a face or dust mask if the operation is
dusty.
Dress properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves and
footwear is recommended when working outdoors. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting slacks and shirts.
Shirts and pants that cover the arms and legs and steel-toed shoes are recommended. Never operate this machine in bare
feet, sandals, slippery or lightweight (e.g., canvas) shoes.
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with the blade can amputate hands and feet.
A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact or injuries from thrown objects.
Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled over the foot during a fall caused by slipping or tripping. Do not hold
onto the mower if you are falling; immediately release the handle.
