DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE
To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any way. Tampering
with the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to
operate at unsafe speeds. Never tamper with factory setting of engine
governor.
NOTICE REGARDING EMISSIONS
Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal EPA
emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) are certified
to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and may include the following
emission control systems: Engine Modification (EM), Oxidizing Catalyst (OC),
Secondary Air Injection (SAI) and Three Way Catalyst (TWC) if so equipped.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before
attempting to assemble and operate.
Symbol
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S)
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and
operate
WARNING— ROTATING BLADES
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck . Contact with the blade(s) can
amputate hands and feet .
WARNING—THROWN OBJECTS
This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury .
WARNING—THROWN OBJECTS
This machine may pick up and throw and objects which can cause serious personal injury .
BYSTANDERS
Keep bystanders, helpers, children and pets at least 75 feet from the machine while it is in operation .
WARNING— SLOPE OPERATION
Do not operate this machine on a slope greater than 15 degrees .
DANGER — ROTATING BLADES
To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and feet away . Do not operate unless discharge cover or grass
catcher is in its proper place . If damaged, replace immediately .
SPARK ARRESTOR
This machine is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should
not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brushcovered or
grass-covered land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a
spark arrestor meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).
If a spark arrestor is used, it should be maintained in effective working order
by the operator. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section
4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar
laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.
A spark arrestor for the muffler is available through your nearest Sears Parts
and Repair Service Center.
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