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Safe
Operation
Practices
Do:
8. Neverwill accumulatefuel machinein theindoorsarea. because flammable vapors
1.
Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.
9.
Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is
hot or running. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes
before refueling.
2.
3.
Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps which
can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
10.
Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than ½ inch
Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause
serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing your
balance, release the blade control handle immediately, and
the blade will stop rotating within 3 seconds.
below bottom of filler neck to provide for fuel expansion.
11.
12.
Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment.
Move unit to another area. Wait 5 minutes before starting
the engine.
Do Not:
1.
2.
3.
Docouldnotlosemowyournearfootingdrop-offs,or balance.ditches or embankments, you
13.
14.
Never store the machine or fuel container near an open
flame, spark or pilot light as on a water heater, space
heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.
Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees as shown on
the slope gauge.
To reduce fire hazard, keep mower free of grass, leaves,
or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and
remove any fuel soaked debris.
Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could cause
slipping.
Children
15. Allow a mower to cool at least 5 minutes before storing.
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of children. Children are often attracted to the mower
and the mowing activity. They do not understand the dangers.
Never assume that children will remain where you last saw
them.
General Service:
1.
Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless
and deadly gas.
Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the
blade and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the
spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent
unintended starting.
WARNING
2.
1.
Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watch-
ful care of a responsible adult other than the operator.
This symbol points
out important safety
instructions which, if
not followed, could
endanger the personal
safety and/or property
of yourself and others.
Read and follow all
instructions in this
2.
3.
Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area.
Beforefor smallandchildren.while moving backwards, look behind and down
3.
4.
Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent
intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade
for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, worn) Replace blade with
the original equipment manufacture’s (O.E.M.) blade only,
listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the
original equipment specifications may lead to improper
performance and compromise safety!”
4.
Use extreme care when approaching blind corners,
doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure
your vision of a child who may run into the mower.
5.
6.
Keepsufferchildrenburns fromawaya hotfrommuffler.hot or running engines. They can
Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade or
Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a power
mower. Children 14 years old and over should read and
understand the operation instructions and safety rules in
this manual and should be trained and supervised by a
parent.
wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.
5. Keepequipmentall nuts,is inbolts,safeandworkingscrewscondition.tight to be sure the
6.
manual before at-
tempting to operate
this machine. Failure
to comply with these
instructions may result
in personal injury. When
Neveroperationtamperregularly.with safety devices. Check their proper
Service
7.
After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, discon-
nect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine.
Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. Repair the
damage before starting and operating the mower.
Safe Handling Of Gasoline:
1.
To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme
care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable
and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can
occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes
which can ignite.
Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.
Use only an approved gasoline container.
Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer
bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the
ground away from your vehicle before filling.
Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer
and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel
such equipment on a trailer with a portable container, rather
than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or
container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do
not use a nozzle lock-open device.
Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of 12. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations. Improper
you see this symbol.
8.
9.
Neverment whileattemptthetoenginemakeisarunning.wheel or cutting height adjust-
HEED ITS WARNING!
Grass catcher components, discharge cover, and trail
shield are subject to wear and damage which could
expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For
safety protection, frequently check components and re-
place immediately with original equipment manufacturer’s
(O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual. “Use of parts
which do not meet the original equipment specifications
may lead to improper performance and compromise
safety!”
2.
3.
4.
Your Responsibility
Restrict the use
of this power machine
to persons who read,
understand
5.
and follow the warnings
and instructions
10. Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed
the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe
operating speed of the engine.
11. Maintain or replace safety labels, as necessary.
6.
7.
in this manual
and on the machine.
ignition.
disposal of fluids and materials can harm the environment.
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