General Safety Instructions THE MOWER IS ONLY AS SAFE AS THE OPERATOR: Operator carelessness or error may result in serious bodily injury. Improper maintenance of the machine may also result in injury. Please read and follow these instructions on safe operation and be certain that anyone using this mower fully understands and follows these instructions.1. Familiarize yourself with the controls and know how to stop the mower.2. Employees can not operate this machine without proper instruction.3. Inspect your work area carefully. Remove debris form the area to be cut. Keep all by standers away from the mowing area.4. Avoid contact with moving parts. Keep hands and feet clear of the mower deck and all moving parts.5. Never direct the discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the machine while in operation.6. Never tamper with safety devices or guards. If a guard or safety device is damaged or removed replace it before operating the mower.7. ...