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SAFETY RULES
Safe Operation
Practices for Walk-Behind
Mowers
IMPORTANT:
THIS CUTTING
MACHINE tS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING
HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING
OBJECTS.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING
SAFETY iNSTRUCTIONS
COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.
SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE
OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY,
YOUR UNIT IS
EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR
PRESENCE
CONTROLS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE&
TRAINING:
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Read this operatoI's manual carefully. Become familiar with
the controls and know how to operate your mower properly.
Learn how to quickly stop mower.
•
Do not allow children to use your mower. Never aliow adults
to use mower without proper instructions..
•
Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, especia}ly
small children and pets.
•
Use mower only as the manufacturer intended and as de-
scribed in this manual.
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Do not operate mower if it has been dropped or damaged in
any manner,
Always have damage repaired before using
your mower_
•
Do not use accessory attachments that are notrecommended
by the manufacturer..
Use of such attachments may be
hazardous.
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The blade turns when the engine is running.
PREPARATION:
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Always thoroughlycheck the area to be mowed and clear it of
all stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects._
These objects will be thrown by the blade and can cause
severe injury.
*
Always wear safety glasses or eye shields when starting and
while using your mower,
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Dress properly..
Do not operate mower when barefoot or
wearing open sandals.. Wear' only solid shoes with good
traction when mowing.
,
Check fuel tank before starting engine_ Do not filt gas tank
indoors, when the engine is runningorwhen the engine is hot.
A!iow the engine to coot for several minutes before filling the
gas tank.. Clean off any spilled gasoline before starting the
engine.
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Always make wheel height adjustments before starting your
mower, Never attempt to do this while the engine is running,
•
Mow onty in daylight or good artificial light.
OPERATION:
•
Keep your eyes and mind on your mower and the area being
cut. Do not let other' interests distract you.
•
Do not mow wet or slippery grass,. Never run while operating
your mower. Always be sure of your footing- keep a firm hold
on the handles and walk.
°
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep
clear of the discharge opening at all times.
°
Always stop the engine whenever you reave or are not using
your mower, or before crossingdriveways, walks, roads, and
any graveFcovered areas°
•
Never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor
allow anyone near the mower while you are operating ito
°
Before cleaning, inspecting,or repairingyour mower, stop the
engine and make absolutely sure the blade and all moving
parts have stopped. Then disconnect the sparkplug wire and
keep it away from the spark plug to prevent accidental
startingv
o
t
•
Do not continue to run your mower' if you hit a foreign object.
Follow the procedure outlined above, then repair any dam-
age before restarting and operating you mower.
.
Do not change the governor settings or overspeed the
engine
Engine damage or personal injury may result
°
Do not operate your mower if it vibrates abnormally.. Exces-
sive vibration is an indication of damage; stop the engine,
safely check for the cause of vibration and repair as required
Do not run the engine indoors, Exhaust fumes are danger-
OU&
Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you,
Mow
across the face of slopes, never' up and down or you might
lose yourfooting. Do not mow excessively steep slopes Use
caution when operating the mower on uneven terrain or when
changing directions - maintain good footing.
•
Never operate your mower without proper' guards, plates,
grass catcher or other safety devices in place..
MAINTENANCE
AND STORAGE:
•
Check the blade and the engine mounting bolts often to be
sure they are tightened properly..
•
Check all bolts, nuts and screws at frequent intervals for
proper tightness to be sure mower is in safe working condi-
tion.
•
Keep all safety devices in ptace and workin9
•
To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves
or' excessive grease and oil.
•
Check grass catcher often for deterioration and wear and
replace worn bag&
Use only replacement bags that are
recommended by and comply with specifications
of the
manufacturer of your mower_
•
Always keep a sharp blade on your mower.
•
Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
°
Never store mower with fuel in the tank inside a building
where fumes may reach an open flame or an ignition source
such as a hot water heater, space heater, clothes dryer, etc.
i IH'IIIUI
Look for this symbol
to point
out im-
portant
safety precautions.
It means
CAUTION!!!
BECOMEALERT!!!
YOUR
SAFETY
IS INVOLVED.
!,, o Au oN
A,way
d'sc°
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plug wire and place wire where it can-
not contact spark plug in order to pre-
vent accidental
starting
when
setting
up, transporting,
adjusting
or making
.
repairs-
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A WARNING A
The en.gine exhaust
from
this product
con-
tains chemicals
known to the State of Califor-
nia to cause
cancer,
birth defects,
or other
reproductive
harm.,
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