SAFETY RULES
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 wilt remain where you
last saw them.
1.
Keep children out of the mowing area and in the watchful care
of another responsible adult.
2.
Be alert and turn the engine off if children enter the area.
3.
Before and when backing, look behind and down for small
children.
4.
Never carry children or any passengers, even with the blades
off. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with
the safe operation of the machine.
5.
Never allow children to operate the machine. Instruct children
in the potential dangers of the machine.
6.
Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees
or other objects that may obscure vision.
IV. Towing
1.
Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing.
Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point.
2.
Follow the manufacture's recommendation
for weight limits for
towed equipment and towing on slopes.
3.
Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment.
4.
On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss
of traction and loss of control.
5.
Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.
V. Safe Handling
Of Gasoline
To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors
are explosive.
1.
Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of
ignition.
2.
Use only an approved gasoline container.
3.
Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Al-
low engine to cool before refueling.
4.
Never fuel the machine indoors.
5.
Never store the machine or fuel container where there is an
open flame, spark, or pilot light such as on a water heater or oth-
er appliances.
6.
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.
7.
Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and
refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such
equipment with a portable container, rather than from a gaso-
line dispenser nozzle.
8.
Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or con-
tainer opening at all times until the fueling is complete. Do not
use a nozzle lock-open device.
9.
If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately.
10. Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas cap and tighten securely.
Vl. Service
1.
Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels. Fuels
are flammable and the vapors are explosive.
a.
Use only an approved container.
b.
Never remove the gas cap or add fuel with the engine run-
ning. Allow the engine to coot for several minutes before
refueling. Do not smoke.
c.
Never refuel the machine indoors or near appliances with
pilot lights, heaters, or other ignition sources.
d.
Never store the machine with fuel in the tank or fuel con-
tainer inside where there is an open flame, such as a water
heater.
2.
Never start or run the engine inside a closed area.
a.
Make sure that spark plug, muffler, fuel cap and air cleaner
are in place.
b.
Do not crank engine with spark plug removed.
c.
If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before starting engine.
d.
Do not start if there is LP or natural gas leakage in the area.
3.
Keep all nuts and bolts, especially the blade attachment nuts
tight. Frequently check the blade(s) for wear or damage such
as cracks and nicks. A blade that is bent or damaged must be
immediately replaced with an original equipment blade from an
authorized service dealer. For safety, replace the blade every
two years. Keep the equipment in good condition.
4.
Never tamper with the safety devices. Check their proper oper-
ation regularly.
5.
To reduce fire hazards, keep the machine free of grass, leaves
or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spills. Allow the ma-
chine to cool before storing.
a.
Allow muffler and engine areas to cool before touching.
6.
Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair,
if necessary, before restarting.
7.
Never make adjustments
or repairs with the engine running.
The carburetor can be adjusted with the engine running. Do not
change the engine governor settings or over-speed
the en-
gine.
8.
Grass bagger components
are subject to wear, damage and
deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects
to be thrown. For storage, always make sure the grass bag is
empty. Frequently check components
and replace with man-
ufacturer's recommended parts when necessary.
9.
Mower blade(s) are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or
wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them or the
blade housing area.
10. Check the brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as re-
quired.
11. Wait for all movement to stop before servicing any part of the
unit.
RESPONSIBILITY
OF THE OWNER
Environmental
Awareness
•
Do not fill the engine's fuel tank completely full.
•
Drain fuel for off-season
storage.
•
Use only unleaded gasoline.
•
Service the air cleaner regularly.
•
Change oil regularly. Use oil rated 30 in the summer.
•
Tune-up the engine regularly.
•
Keep equipment in efficient operating condition.
•
Dispose of used engine oil properly.
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