Husqvarna 965881201 - Manual (Page 9)

SAfETy
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Safety Instructions
These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully.
IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABlE Of AMPUTATING HANDS AND fEET AND THROWING
OBJECTS. fAIlURE TO OBSERVE THE fOllOWING SAfETy INSTRUCTIONS COUlD RESUlT IN
SERIOUS INJURy OR DEATH.
General Operation
Read, understand, and follow all instructions on •
the machine and in the manual before starting.
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or
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under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times.
Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar
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with the instructions, to operate the machine.
Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire,
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etc., which could be picked up and thrown by the
blades.
Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before
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operating. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
Never carry passengers. The machine is only
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intended for use by one person.
Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely
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necessary. Always look down and behind before
and while backing.
Never direct discharged material toward anyone.
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Avoid discharging material against a wall or
obstruction. Material may ricochet back toward the
operator. Stop the blades when crossing gravel
surfaces.
Do not operate machine without the entire grass
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catcher, discharge guard, or other safety devices
in place and working
Slow down before turning.
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Never leave a running machine unattended. •
Always turn off blades, set parking brake, stop
engine, and remove keys before dismounting.
Disengage blades when not mowing. Shut off
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engine and wait for all parts to come to a complete
stop before cleaning the machine, removing the
grass catcher, or unclogging the discharge guard.
Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial
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light.
Do not operate the machine while under the
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influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Read the operator’s manual before starting the machine
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Clear the area of objects before mowing
WARNING!
This symbol means that important safety instructions need to be emphasized. It concerns
your safety.