Safety Warnings for
Gas Lawn Mowers
Fuel handling
• Never smoke near fuel or the fuelling area or when
operating the lawn mower.
• Reduce the hazard of fire or burns. Handle fuel with
care. It is highly flammable.
• Prevent gasoline or oil from making contact with your
skin.
• Protect your eyes to avoid gasoline or oil spilling into
your eyes. In the event of accidental contact immediately
rinse your eyes with clean water. If irritation persists, visit
your doctor.
• Store fuel in a dedicated container.
WARNING
• Before fueling the lawn mower shut
off the motor, set it in a clear area and wait until the
motor cools down.
CAUTION
• Clean all traces of fuel on the lawn
mower before operating it.
CAUTION
• Prevent fire and burns. Double-check
fuel is not leaking. If so, fix all leaks before using the lawn
mower.
• Set the lawn mower at least 30 feet away from the
fueling area before starting the motor.
• Under no circumstance burn spilled fuel to get rid of it.
• Never use any other type of fuel different from the
specified in this Manual.
Before operating the lawn mower
CAUTION
• Carefully inspect the area to be
mowed. Prevent from tripping finding obstacles and
removing debris. The mower blade may cause those
obstacles to shoot out causing accidents and / or reduce
the lawn mower useful life.
CAUTION
• The mowing area should be perfectly
lit.
CAUTION
• Double-check the lawn mower parts
are in good repair. Guards and accessories correctly fixed.
Verify the vent slots are free of debris. Do not operate the
lawn mower has missing parts or if the guard is damaged.
WARNING
• Set a mowing pattern avoiding
sending grass trimmings onto the sidewalk, streets or
pedestrians. Do not discharge material against walls or
obstacles. The material could bounce back to the
operator.
• Remember tis lawn mower is designed to cut grass as
indicated in this Instructions Manual. It should never be
used for any other purpose.
While operating the lawn mower
WARNING
• Prevent contact with the blade or
injuries cause by a flying object. Stand behind the lawn
mower and keep children and pedestrians at least 50 feet
away. Immediately stop the motor if anybody enters the
mowing area. Never use the lawn mower close to
people, children or domestic animals. Do not allow using
the lawn mower to children or people with no knowledge
of the mower operation.
• Always wear eye protection when
CAUTION
operating the lawn mower or when adjusting parts or
making repairs. If using the lawn mower under dusty
conditions wear a facemask. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry. They could be caught in the moving parts. Use
of protective gloves and safety shoes is recommended.
• Do not cross gravel roads with the
CAUTION
motor running. The cutting blade could send gravel
fragments towards the operator or passersby.
WARNING
• Do not put your head or hands near
the cutter head while the lawn mower is running. Contact
with the blade may cause amputation.
CAUTION
• Never try to adjust the wheels or the
cutting height when the motor is running. Shut off and
wait for the blade comes to a complete stop.
• In the event the lawn mower starts vibrating in excess,
stop the motor and see what is causing the vibration.
Usually, vibration is a warning there is something wrong.
See the Troubleshooting section to learn about the
solution.
CAUTION
• Most accidents occurring while using
lawn mowers happen when the operator slips or trips,
exposing legs and hands exposed to the cutter head. To
minimize this hazard:
• Closely inspect the mowing area. Avoid obstacles such
as wells, furrows, stones, hidden objects or small mounds.
Remove any foreign object that could make you trip.
• Do not work the mower barefoot or wearing sandals or
thin shoes. Safety footwear is recommended.
• If tripping, do not try to hold on the lawn mower.
Immediately release the lever to stop the blade.
• While walking with the mower do not pull it against you.
When needing to go back with the lawn mower to avoid
obstacles, first, look down and back to avoid any obstacle,
then put the mower away from your body until your arms
are fully extended. Set both feet firmly on the ground and
your body well balanced. Slowly pull the lawn mower
towards you.
• Do not mow the lawn near precipices, ditches or slopes.
You might loose your balance.
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