III. CHILDREN
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.
1. Keep children out of the mowing area and
under the watchful care of a responsible
adult other than the operator.
2. Be alert and turn mower off if a child
enters the area.
3. Never allow children to operate the
machine.
4. Use extra care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects
that may block your view of a child.
IV. SERVICE
GENERAL SERVICE
1. Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
2. Never tamper with safety devices. Check
their proper operation regularly.
3. Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or
other debris build-up.
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4. If you strike a foreign object, stop and
inspect the machine. Repair, if necessary,
before starting.
5. Never make any adjustments or repairs
with the motor running.
6. Always unplug electric mowers before
adjusting, cleaning, or repairing.
7.
Check grass catcher components and the
discharge guard frequently and replace
with manufacturer's recommended parts,
when necessary.
8. Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade
or wear gloves, and use extra caution
when servicing them.
9. Maintain or replace safety and instruction
labels, as necessary.
Safe operation practices for walk-behind
mowers
1. Safety Instructions
1.1 Training
a) Read the operating and service instruction
manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar
with the controls and the proper use of
the equipment.
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b) Never allow children to operate a power
mower.
c) Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons, particularly small children, and
pets.
d) Do not use a mower for any job except
that for which it is intended.
1.2 Preparation
a) Thoroughly inspect the area where the
equipment is to be used and remove all
stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other
foreign objects.
b) Do not operate the equipment when
barefoot or wearing sandals. Always wear
substantial footwear.
c) Disengage the self-propelled mechanism
or drive clutch on units so equipped
before starting the motor.
d) Never attempt to make a wheel height
adjustment while the motor is running.
e) Mow only in daylight or in good artificial
light.
f)
Never operate the equipment on wet
grass. Always be sure of your footing.
Keep a firm hold on the handle and walk,
never run.
1.3 Operation
a) Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times.
b) Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel
drives, walks, or roads.
c) After striking a foreign object, stop the
motor, unplug, thoroughly inspect the
mower for any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and operating
the mower.
d) If the equipment should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the motor and check
immediately for the cause. Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble.
e) Stop the motor and unplug whenever you
leave the equipment, before cleaning the
mower housing, and before making any
repairs or inspections.
f)
Shut the motor off and wait until the
blade comes to a complete stop before
removing the grass catcher or before
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