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• Dressptol_edy,
DOnot 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 till gas tank indoors, when the
engine is running or when the engine is
hot. Allow the engine to cool for several
minutes before filling the gas tank. Clean
off any spilled gasoline before starting the
engine,
. Always make wheel height adjustments
before Starting your mower° Never "'
attempt to do this while the engine is
running°
. Mow only 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 slipper! 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
leave or are not using your mower, or
before crossing driveways, walks, roads,
and any gravel--<:ovel_ed areas.
° Nevei" direct discharge of material toward
bystanders
nor allow anyone near the
mower while you are operating it.
° Before cleaning, inspecting,
or repairing
your mower, stop the engine and make
absolutely
sure the blade and all moving
parts have stopped_ Then disconnect the
spark plug wire and keep it away from the
spark plug to prevent accidental
starting°
• Do not continue to run your mower if you
hit a foreign object. Follow the procedure
outlined above, then repair any damage
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,
Excessive 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 dangerous.
° Never cut grass by pulling the mower
towards you. Mow across the face of
slopes,
never up and down or you might
lose your footing. Do not mow exces-
sively steep slopes. Use caution when
operating the mower on uneven terrain
or when changing directions M 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 mount-
ing 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
condition.
• Keep all safety devices in place and
Working.
• To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine
free of grass, leaves or excessive grease
and oft,
• Check grass catcher often for deteriora-
tion and wear and replace worn bags,
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.
&CAUTION:
Always disconnect
spark
plug wire and place wire where it cannot
contact spark plug in order to prevent
accidental
starting when setting up,
transporting,
adjusting
or making repairs.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product
contains
chemicals
known to the State of
California
to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive
harm.
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