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Avoid Pinch Points
ALWAYS keep hands away from all
pinch points.
Avoid Hot Surfaces
DO NOT touch unit parts which might
be hot from operation. Allow parts to
cool before attempting to maintain,
adjust or service.
Avoid Entanglement
NEVER place your hands or any part
of your body or clothing inside or near
any moving part while unit is running.
DO NOT wear loose clothing or
jewelry and tie back hair that may get
caught in rotating parts.
Safe Distances
Keep children and people away from
unit during operation.
Avoid Thrown Objects
Deflected materials can cause injury
and property damage. DO NOT point
discharge at anyone or discharge
directly onto paved or gravel surfaces.
Always stand clear of the discharge
area when operating this unit.
Avoid Exhaust Fumes
Fumes from engine exhaust can
cause injury or death.
Ventilation
DO NOT run engine in an enclosed
area. Always provide good ventilation
and wait until hazard has been
removed.
Rev. 1/97
OL1253
MAINTENANCE AND
SERVICE SAFETY
Prepare Unit
Before making any inspections,
repairs, etc.: disengage PTO, stop
unit and engine, remove key, allow
moving parts to stop.
Allow hot parts to cool.
Service Position
ALWAYS block wheels and know all
jack stands are strong and secure
and will hold weight of unit during
maintenance.
Explosive Fuel
Fuel is highly flammable and its
vapors are explosive. Handle with
care. Use an approved fuel container.
No smoking, No sparks, No flames.
ALWAYS allow engine to cool before
servicing.
NEVER fill fuel tank when engine is
running or hot from operation.
NEVER fill or drain fuel tank indoors.
Replace fuel cap securely and clean
up spilled fuel.
Replacement Parts
ALWAYS maintain unit in safe
operating condition. Damaged or
worn out muffler can cause fire or
explosion.
Hardware
Keep hardware, especially blade
attachment bolts, tight.
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