Honda HRJ216 Owner's Manual page 6

• Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blade, blade
bolt(s) and mower housing are not worn or damaged. Replace worn
or damaged blade and bolt(s) in sets to preserve balance.
• Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous
carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
• Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass, where feasible.
• Mowing on slopes:
- Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
- Mow across slopes, never up and down.
- Walk, never run.
- Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
- Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
• Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the lawn mower
toward you.
• Stop the blade if the lawn mower has to be tilted for transporting,
when crossing surfaces other than grass and when transporting
the lawn mower to and from the area to be mowed.
• Never operate the lawn mower with defective guards or shields, or
without guards devices (for example, discharge guard).
• Do not attempt to make cutting height adjustments while the
engine is running.
• Do not change the engine governor setting or over-speed the
engine.
• Disengage drive clutch before starting the engine.
• Start the engine carefully according to the instructions and with
feet well away from the blade.
• Do not tilt the lawn mower when starting the engine.
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