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• Checkfuel tank beforestartingengine. Do
nottillgas tank indoors,when _
engine is
runningor when the engineis hot. Allowthe
engineto coolfor several minutesbefore
tillingthe gastank. Clean off any spilled
gasolinebeforestarlingthe engine.
• Alwaysmake wheel heightadjustments
before startingyourmower. Never attempt
to do this whilethe engine is running,
• Mow onlyin daylightor good artificial l ight.
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 sHppery 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 dearofthecr_ge
opening at all times.
• Always stop the engine whanever you leave
or are not using your mower, or before
crossing driveways, walks, roads, and any
gravel-covered areas.
• Never direct discharge of material toward
bystanders nor allow anyone near the
mower while you are operating it.
• Before cleaning, inspoctJng,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. Followthe procedure
outlined above, then repair any damage
before restarting and operating your 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 excessively
steep slopes. Use caution when operating
the mower on uneven terrain or when
changing directions - maintain good fooling.
• Never operate your mower without propar
guards, plates, grass catcher or other safety
devices in place.
MAINTENANCE
AND STORAGE:
• Checkthe bladear_ltheengine mounting
bolts often tobesuretheyaretightened
properly.
• Check all bolts, nuts and screws at frequent
intervals for proper tightness to be sure
mower is in safe woddng condrdon.
• Keepallsafetydevices inplaceand
wor_ng_
• To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free
of grass, leaves or excessive greasa and oil.
• Check grass catcher often for deterioration
andwear andreplace wornbags.Useonly
replacement hags 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 tiame or an ignitionsource such as a
hot water heater, space heater, clothes
dryer, etc.
Look for this symbol to point out important
safety precautions.
It means CAUTION!!!
BECOME
ALERT!!!
YOUR SAFETY
IS
INVOLVED.
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, bidh
defects, or other reproductive harm.
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