Husqvarna Z 242F Operator's Manual

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7SAFETYWARNING! THIS CUTTING MACHINEIS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDSAND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS.FAILURE TO OBEY THE FOLLOWINGSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT INDANGEROUS INJURY OR DEATH.General Operation• Read, understand,and follow allinstructions on themachine and inthe manual beforestarting.• It is recommendedthat someone beaware that you are mowing and can providehelp in case of injury or accident.• Anyone who operates, maintains, and/orservices this machine must first read andunderstand this Operator Manual. Local lawsmay regulate the age of the user. The owneris responsible for training the users of thisequipment.• The owner and operator of this equipmentcan prevent accidents and is responsible foraccidents or injuries occurring to themselves,other people and/or property.• Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts orunder the machine. Keep clear of the dischargeopening at all times.• Only let responsible adults, who are familiarwith the instructions, to operate the machine.• Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys,wire, etc., whichcould be picked upand thrown by theblades.• Be sure the area isclear of bystandersbefore operating.Stop machine ifanyone enters the area.• Do not mow in reverse unless fully necessary.Always look down and behind before and whilebacking.• Do not direct discharged material towardanyone. Avoid discharging material against awall or obstruction. Material may ricochet backtoward the operator. Stop the blades whencrossing gravel surfaces.• Do not operate machine without the full grasscatcher, discharge guard, or other safetydevices in place and working.• Slow down before turning.WARNING! CHILDREN CAN BESERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED BY THISEQUIPMENT. Carefully read and follow all thesafety instruction that follow.IMPORTANT INFORMATION The AmericanAcademy of Pediatrics recommends thatchildren be a minimum of 16 years of agebefore operating a riding lawn mower.Protecting ChildrenTragic accidents can occur if the operator isnot alert to the presence of children. Childrenare frequently attracted to the machine and themowing activity. Do not assume that children willstay where you last saw them.• Keep children outof the mowing areaand in the watchfulcare of a responsibleadult other than theoperator.• Be alert and turnmachine off if a childenters the area.• Before and while backing, look behind anddown for small children.• Do not carry children, even with the bladesshut off. They may fall off and be seriouslyinjured or interfere with safe machine operation.Children who havebeen given ridesin the past maysuddenly come intothe mowing area foranother ride and berun over or backedover by the machine.Safety InstructionsThese instructions are for your safety. Read themcarefully.• Do not let children to operate the machine.• Use extreme care when going near blindcorners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that mayblock your view of a child.