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OPERATION

SLOPE GAUGE (See Figure 10)

WARNING

Slopes are a major factor related to accidents involving slips and falls, which

can result in severe injury. Operating the mower on a slope requires extra

caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. For your safety, use the

slope gauge that is included as part of this manual to measure slopes before

operating this unit on a sloped or hilly area.

• 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 [.75 m] every 10 feet [3 m]). Mow across the face of a

slope, and never up and down.