· Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. Children are attracted to mowing activity, stay alert to the presence of children. · Keep children in the house when you are operating the machine. · Turn machine off if a child enters the mowing area. · Use extra care when you come to blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your vision. · DO NOT let children or an untrained person operate the machine. · DO NOT carry or let children ride on machine or any attachment even with blades off. DO NOT tow children in a cart or trailer. Help Prevent Serious Or Fatal Accidents: · Be alert at all times, drive forward carefully.
People ESPECIALLY CHILDREN can move quickly into the mowing area before you know it. · Back carefully. Shut off PTO and look behind the machine carefully, ESPECIALLY FOR CHILDREN, before you back up. · DO NOT mow in reverse unless it is absolutely necessary. · Shut off PTO when you are not mowing. · DO NOT operate machine if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Avoid Tipping · DO NOT drive where machine could slip or tip. · Stay alert for holes and other hidden hazards in the terrain. 14