Use protective gloves.Stop the engine and remove theignition key before maintenance.Do not operate the product withoutdeflector or grass catcher.Warning! Battery acid iscorrosive, explosive andflammable.Keep body parts awayfrom rotating parts.yyyywwxxxx The rating plate showsserial number. yyyy isthe production year andww is the productionweek.Note: Other symbols/decals on the product referto certification requirements for some commercialareas.Product liabilityAs referred to in the product liability laws, we are notliable for damages that our product causes if:• the product is incorrectly repaired.• the product is repaired with parts that are notfrom the manufacturer or not approved by themanufacturer.• the product has an accessory that is notfrom the manufacturer or not approved by themanufacturer.• the product is not repaired at an approvedservice center or by an approved authority.SafetySafety definitionsWarnings, cautions and notes are used to point outspecially important parts of the manual.WARNING: Used if there is arisk of injury or death for the operatoror bystanders if the instructions in themanual are not obeyed.CAUTION: Used if there is a risk ofdamage to the product, other materialsor the adjacent area if the instructions inthe manual are not obeyed.Note: Used to give more information that isnecessary in a given situation.General safety instructionsWARNING: Read the warninginstructions that follow before you usethe productWARNING: This product is capableof amputating hands and feet andthrowing objects. Failure to observe thefollowing safety instructions could resultin serious injury or death.• Read, understand, and follow instructions andwarnings in this document, the operator’s manualand on the product, engine and attachments.• Only allow operators, who are responsible,trained, familiar with the instructions, andphysically capable to operate the product.• Do not carry passengers and keep bystandersaway.• Do not operate the product while under theinfluence of alcohol or drugs.• Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation forwheel weights or counterweights.• Learn how to use the product and its controlssafely and learn how to stop the product quickly.• Learn to recognize the safety decals.• Keep the product clean to make sure that youcan clearly read signs and stickers.• Keep in mind that the operator will be heldresponsible for accidents that involve otherpersons or their property.• Only use the product in daylight or in other well-litconditions. Keep the product at a safe distancefrom holes or other irregularities in the ground.Look out for other possible risks.• Do not let children or other persons not approvedfor operation of the product to use or do servicing6 1995 - 002 - 05.12.2022