Operating Guide

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• Mow across the face of a slope, and never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on a slope.
• Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps that may cause a slip or a trip. Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
• Always be sure of your footing. If you feel like you are losing your balance, release the blade/
motor control handle immediately. The blade will stop rotating within 3 seconds.
• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments, because you could lose your footing or
balance.
• Do not mow a slope that has an angle of greater than 15°, as determined using the slope gauge.
• Do not mow wet or damp grass. Unstable footing can cause slipping.
WARNING
Do not mow a slope that has an angle of greater than 15° (a rise of approximately 2 1/2 feet [0.75
m] every 10 feet [3 m]). Mow across the face of a slope, and never up and down.
WARNING
Please keep self-propelled at low speed when mowing up to a slope.
OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER