English – 3R I D E R 9 7 0R I D E R 9 7 0R I D E R 9 7 0These instructions are for your safety. Read them carefully.General use:• Make yourself familiar with the controls and howto stop quickly.• Read all the instructions in Operator’s Manualand on the machine before starting it. Make sureyou understand them, and then follow them.• Only allow adults who are familiar with themachine to use it.• Wear approved protective glasses or a visorduring assembly and driving.• Never use the machine barefoot. Always wearheavy-duty shoes, preferably toe-capped.• Never wear loose fitting clothes which canfasten in moving parts.• Clear the area of objects such as stones, toys,and wires, etc. which can be caught up by theblades and thrown out.• Check that there are no other persons in thearea before starting to cut.• Stop the machine if anyone comes into the workarea.• Never carry passengers.• Do not cut backwards unless absolutely neces-sary.• Always look down and behind before and duringreversing.• Keep an eye on the ejected grass and do notdirect it towards anyone.• Slow down before turning.• Never leave the machine unattended when theengine is running. Always switch off the blades,pull on the parking brake, stop the engine andtake out the keys before leaving the machine.• Switch off the blades when you are not cutting.• Only cut in daylight or good artificial lighting.• Never use the machine when you have con-sumed alcohol, drugs, or certain medicines.SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSThis symbol implies that important safety rules are applicable.This is for your safety and the operating reliability of the machine.!R I D E R 8 5 0R I D E R 8 5 0R I D E R 8 5 0R I D E R 8 5 0R I D E R 8 5 0R I D E R 8 5 0R I D E R 8 5 0R I D E R 8 5 0R I D E R 8 5 0R I D E R 8 5 0R I D E R 8 5 0R I D E R 8 5 0Read the instructions before starting the machine.Clear the area from stones etc. before cutting.Never carry passengers.! WARNING!This machine can cut off hands and feet, and eject objects.Failure to follow the safety instructions can lead to severe injury.