Nevermakeadjustmentsor repairswith the enginerunning. Grasscatchercomponentsaresubject to wear,damage,and deterioration, whichcouldexposemovingpartsor allowobjectsto bethrown.Frequently checkcomponentsand replacewith manufacturer'srecommendedpads, whennecessary. Mowerbladesaresharpandcancut. Wrapthe blade(s)or weargloves,and useextracautionwhenservicingthem. Checkbrakeoperationfrequently. Adjustandserviceas required. Besurethe areaisclear ofotherpeople beforemowing.Stopmachineif anyone entersthe area. Nevercarrypassengers. o Do not mow in reverse unless absolute- ly necessary. Always look down and behind before and while backing. , Never carry children.
They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. , Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult. , Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area. Mow up and down slopes (15 ° Max), not across. Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles. Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have to stop or shift while on the slope. Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope.
Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly and gradually downhill, if possible. , Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children. _,Look for this symbol to point out impor- :ant safety precautions. It means CAU- tION!!! BECOME AWARE!!! YOUR SAFE- FY IS INVOLVED. _,WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. A_.CAUTION: In order to prevent acciden- al starting when setting up, transporting, _djusting or making repairs always discon- lect spark plug wire and place wire where t cannot contact spark plug. 4