User manual SWISHER WB824

[. . . ] This warranty does not apply to any product of Swisher Mower Co. , Inc. , that has been subject to alteration, misuse, abuse, improper assembly or installation, shipping damage, or to normal wear of the product. Excluded from this warranty are normal wear, normal adjustments, and normal maintenance. 2) Commercial Use 3) Limitations 4) Exclusions In the event you have a claim under this warranty, you must return the product to an authorized service dealer. All transportation charges, damage, or loss incurred during transportation of parts submitted for replacement or repair under this warranty shall be borne by the purchaser. Should you have any questions concerning this warranty, please contact us toll-free at 1-800-222-8183. [. . . ] Repair, if necessary, before restarting. Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running. Wrap the blades or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them. · · · · · · · · · SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND DECALS Replace decal immediately if damaged. Order by part number from Swisher Mower and Machine Co. Inc. D55 ­ DANGER DECAL OD45 ­ WARNING DECAL D29 ­ SPINNING BLADE DECAL OPERATING YOUR NEW CUTTER The operation of any cutter can produce foreign objects to be thrown into the eyes, resulting in severe eye damage. Always wear certified safety glasses or widevision safety goggles before starting any cutting machine and while operating such a machine. The operation of any cutter produces sound waves that are damaging to the human ear. Ear protection is recommended. CAUTION!Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. INTENDED USE This is not a lawn mower. The Predator is designed for cutting overgrown brush, weeds, and other types of organic growth. This unit is capable of clearing small saplings of 11/2" in diameter or less. PROPULSION The Predator is self-propelled, and is controlled by a "GROUND CONTROL" bail. To engage the drive, put the transaxle in a gear and activate the lower bail. Releasing the bail will disengage the self-propel. Under most conditions cutting should be done in a low gear (1st or 2nd). Upper gears should be used for conditions where weeds and brush are thinned out or not as tall. In confined areas the machine can be pushed forwards or backwards by releasing the "GROUND CONTROL" bail, placing the transaxle in neutral, and pushing the machine. TRAVEL SPEED can be varied by choosing a higher or lower gear using the gearshift lever at the rear of the machine or by changing the engine speed with the engine throttle. Do not adjust speed with blades engaged. To shift the cutter into reverse, release "GROUND CONTROL" bail, disengage blade, and rotate the shift lever to the left. When the lever stops lift up and continue to turn it to the left until it stops again. Blade will not engage while cutter is in the "reverse" gear. BLADE ENGAGE An "OPERATOR PRESENCE" bail and a "BLADE ENGAGE" lever control engaging the Predator's blade. Both devices must be activated before the blade will work. Releasing the "OPERATOR PRESENCE" bail will disengage both the blade and the "BLADE ENGAGE" lever. [. . . ] · If grass is wet, allow it to dry out. Wet grass clumps will collect on the bottom of the deck. · Go Slow when cutting dense areas. Some dense areas may need to be gone over twice. [. . . ]