Briggs & Stratton 2691351-00 Operator's Manual page 6

Carbon Monoxide Warning
WARNING
Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an
odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause headache,
fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures,
nausea, fainting or death.
• Operate equipment ONLY outdoors.
• Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through
windows, doors, ventilation intakes, or other openings.
Safety Decals
Before operating your machine, read and understand the
safety decals. Compare Figure 1 with the table following.
The cautions and warnings are for your safety. To avoid a
personal injury or damage to the machine, understand and
follow all the safety decals.
Important: If any safety decals become worn or damaged,
and cannot be read, order replacement decals from your local
dealer.
A Decal, Main Safety
Part No. 5106566
B Decal, Danger, Thrown
Objects
Part No. 7106109
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Safety Decal Icon Definitions
A WARNING: Read and understand the Operator's Manual before
using this machine. Know the location and function of all controls.
Do not operate this machine unless you are trained.
B DANGER - AMPUTATION AND DISMEMBERMENT HAZARD: To
avoid injury from rotating blades and moving parts, keep safety
devices (guards, shields and switches) in place and working.
C DANGER - THROWN OBJECTS AND AMPUTATION
HAZARD: To avoid injury, keep bystanders and children away.
Remove objects that can be thrown by the blades. Do not mow
without discharge chute or entire grass catcher in place.
D DANGER - LOSS OF CONTROL AND ROLL OVER
HAZARD: Operating on slopes can be hazardous and cause a
loss of control and roll-overs. Do not operate on slopes over 10*
degrees. Avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes. Reduce
speed and use extreme caution on slopes. Avoid turning down
slopes; if possible, turn up slopes. Do not operate down slopes
towards or near water, retaining walls, or drop-offs. Give yourself a
minimum of two mower widths of clearance around these hazards.
E DANGER - AMPUTATION HAZARD: Never carry riders, especially
children, even with the blades off. Do not mow in reverse unless
absolutely necessary. Look down and behind - before and while
backing.
F DANGER: LOSS OF TRACTION, SLIDING, STEERING, AND
CONTROL ON SLOPES HAZARD: If machine stops forward
motion on a slope, stop the blades. and drive slowly off the slope.
G DANGER: Engage parking brake, remove key, and consult
technical literature before performing service or maintenance.
H DANGER - FIRE HAZARD: Remove key and wait three (3) minutes
before refueling.
I DANGER - THROWN OBJECTS HAZARD: Do not mow without
discharge chute or entire grass catcher in place.