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6. Check the fuel before starting
the engine.
Do not fill the gaso-
line tank indoors, when the engine
is running,
or until the engine has
been allowed to cool for several
minutes
after running.
The gas
cai5 shall never be removed
nor
fuel added while the engine is run-
ning.
Clean off any spilled gaso-
line before starting the engine.
7. Mow only in daylight
or in
good artificial
light.
8. Never operate this mower in
wet grass. Always
be sure of your
footing; keep a firm hold on the
handle and walk, never run.
9. Never operate the mower with-
out guards and all safety devices
in place.
10. Never attempt to disconnect
any safety devices or to defeat the
purpose
of these safety devices.
11. Gasoline
is highly flammable
and its vapors are explosive.
Handle gasoline with extreme
care.
Use an approved
fuel con-
tainer.
12. Keep smoking
materials,
sparks, or flame away from the
fuel tank and fuel container.
13. Move the mower away from
any gasoline
fumes before starting
the engine.
14. Batteries
(on electric
start
model) produce explosive
gases.
Keep sparks, flame, or cigarettes
away. Ventilate the area when
charging
the battery.
15. Do not charge the battery
(electric
start model) in an airtight
space.
16. When charging
the battery (on
electric
start model), do not use a
battery charger other than the one
provided
with the mower.
17. The battery (on electric
start
model) contains toxic materials.
Do not damage the battery case.
If the case is broken or damaged,
avoid contact with the battery con-
tents.
18. Properly
dispose of a dam-
aged or worn out battery.
Check
with local authorities
for proper
disposal
methods.
OPERATION
1. For all models except Blade
Brake Control Models 34311 and
34328, check the operation of the
Operator Presence Control Bar
before each use. See the
Maintenance
Section of this
Manual for instructions.
If the
blade rotates longer than three
seconds
after you release the
Operator
Presence
Control Bar,
stop the engine, disconnect
the
spark plug wire, and prevent the
wire from touching
the spark plug.
Immediately
contact your local
service dealer or our Technical
Service Department
for instruc-
tions.
Do not use the mower until
the mechanism
is repaired.
2. For Blade Brake Control
Models 34311 and 34328, check
the operation
of the Blade Brake
Control
Bar and Lever before each
use. See the Maintenance
Section
of this Manual
for instructions.
If
the blade rotates longer than three
seconds
after you release the
Blade Brake Control
Bar, stop the
engine, disconnect
the spark plug
wire, and prevent the wire from
touching
the spark plug.
Immediately
contact your local
service dealer or our Technical
Service Department
for instruc-
tions. Do not use the mower until
the mechanism
is repaired.
3. Do not put hands or feet near or
under any rotating
parts.
Keep
clear of the mower blade at all
times.
4. Do not tamper with the engine
governor
settings.
The governor
controls the maximum
safe operat-
ing speed and protects
the engine
and all moving
parts from damage
caused by excessive
speed.
Authorized
service
should be
sought if a problem exists.
5. Stop the mower blade when
crossing gravel drives, walks, or
roads.
Wait for the blade to stop
rotating.
6. Watch for traffic when operat-
ing near, or when crossing
road-
ways.
7. Never attempt to carry children
or other passengers
on the mower.
They could fall off and be seri-
ously injured, or they could inter-
fere with the safe operation
of the
mower.
8. Keep children
out of the mow-
ing area.
Keep them under the
watchful
eye of an adult other than
the person operating
the mower.
Never assume
that children
will
remain where you last saw them.
9. After striking a foreign object,
stop the engine, disconnect
the
spark plug wire and prevent the
wire from touching
the spark plug.
Thoroughly
inspect the mower for
any damage,
and repair the dam-
age before restarting
and operating
the mower.
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