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• Stop the engine (motor) whenever
you
leave the equipment,
before cleaning the
mower or unclogging
the chute.
• Shut the engine (motor) off and wait until
the blade comes to complete stop before
removing grass catcher.
• Mow only in daylight or good artificial
light.
• Do not operate the machine while under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Never operate machine in wet grass.
Always be sure of your footing: keep a
firm hold on the handle; walk, never run.
• Disengage the self-propelled
mecha-
nism or drive clutch on mowers so
equipped
before starting the engine.
• If the equipment should start to vibrate
abnormally,
stop the engine (motor) and
check immediately
for the cause. Vibra-
tion is generally a warning of trouble.
• Always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields when operating
mower.
II, SLOPE
OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to slip &
fall accidents which can result in severe
injury. All slopes require extra caution. If
you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it.
DO:
• Mow across the face of slopes: never
up and down. Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction on slopes.
• Remove obstacles
such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc.
• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
DO NOT:
• Do not trim near drop-offs, ditches or
embankments.
The operator could lose
footing or balance.
• Do not trim excessively
steep slopes.
• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced
footing could cause slipping.
III. CHILDREN
Tragic accidents
can occur if the opera-
tor is not alert to the presence of children.
Children are often attracted to the machine
and the mowing activity. Never assume
that children will remain where you last
saw them.
• Keep children out of the trimming
area
and under the watchful care of another
responsible
adult.
• Be alert and turn machine off if children
enter the area.
• Before and while walking backwards,
look behind and down for small children.
• Never allow children to operate the
machine.
• Use extra care when approaching
blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects
that may obscure vision.
AWARNING:
CHILDREN
CAN BE
INJURED BY THIS EQUIPMENT.
The
American Academy of Pediatrics recom-
mends that children be a minimum of 12
year of age before operating a pedestrian
controlled
lawn mower and a minimum of
16 years of age before operating a riding
lawn
mower.
• When loading or unloading this machine,
do not exceed the maximum
recom-
mended operation angle of 15°.
• Wear proper Personal Protective
Equip-
ment (PPE) while operating this ma-
chine, including (at a minimum) sturdy
footwear, eye protection, and hearing
protection.
Do not mow in shorts or
open toed footwear.
Always let someone
know you are outside
mowing.
IV. SAFE HANDLING
OF GASOLINE
Use extreme care in handling gasoline.
Gasoline
is extremely
flammable
and the
vapors are explosive.
* Extinguish all cigarettes,
cigars, pipes
and other sources of ignition.
. Use only an approved container.
. Never remove gas cap or add fuel with
the engine running.
Allow engine to cool
before refueling.
. Never refuel the machine indoors.
. Never store the machine or fuel contain-
er where there is an open flame, spark
or pilot light such as a water heater or on
other appliances.
. Never fill containers
inside a vehicle, on
a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner.
Always place containers
on the ground
away from your vehicle before filling.
. Remove gas-powered
equipment from
the truck or trailer and refuel it on the
ground.
If this is not possible, then
refuel such equipment with a portable
container, rather than from a gasoline
dispenser
nozzle.
. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim
of the fuel tank or container opening at
all times until fueling is complete.
Do
not use a nozzle lock-open
device.
. If fuel is spilled on clothing, change
clothing immediately.
. Never overfill fuel tank.
Replace gas
cap and tighten securely.
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