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_l, CAUTION:
Muffler
and other
engine
parts become
extremely
_d'fb_
hot during
operation
and
remain
hot after engine
has stopped.
To avoid
severe
burns
on contact,
stay away from these
areas.
AI:I, WARNING:
Engine
exhaust,
some
of its
constituents,
and certain
vehicle
compo-
nents contain
or emit chemicals
known
to
the State of California
to cause
cancer
and
birth defects
or other
reproductive
harm.
_I, WARNING:
Battery
posts,
terminals
and
related
accessories
contain
lead and lead
compounds,
chemicals
known
to the State
of California
to cause
cancer
and birth
defects
or other
reproductive
harm. Wash
hands
after
handling.
&WARNING:
This lawn mower
is
equipped
with an internal combustion
engine
and should
not be used
on or near
any unimproved
forest-covered,
brush-
covered
or grass-covered
land unless
the
engine's
exhaust
system
is equipped
with
a spark
arrester
meeting
applicable
local
or state
laws (if any).
If a spark
arrester
is
used,
it should
be maintained
in effective
working
order
by the operator.
In the state of California
the above
is re-
quired
by law (Section
4442 of the Califor-
nia Public
Resources
Code).
Other
states
may have similar
laws.
Federal
laws apply
on federal
lands.
A spark
arrester
for the
muffler
is available
through
your
nearest
Sears
Parts & Repair
Center
(See the RE-
PAIR PARTS section
of this manual).
. CHILDREN
WARNING:
CHILDREN
CAN
BE SERIOUSLY
INJURED
OR
KILLED
BY THIS EQUIPMENT.
Carefully
read and follow
all of
the safety
instructions
below.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recom-
mends that children be a minimum of 12 year
of age before operating
a pedestrian
con-
trolled lawn mower and a minimum of 16 years
of age before operating a riding lawn mower.
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is
not aterttothe
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 mowing area
and under the watchful care of a re-
sponsible
adult other than the operator.
• Be alert and turn machine off if children
enter the area.
• Before and while walking backwards, look
behind and down for small children.
3
• Never allow children to operate the
machine.
II. GENERAL
OPERATION
• Read,
understand,
and follow
all
instructions
on the machine
and in the
manual(s)
before
starting.
Be thoroughly
familiar
with the controls
and the proper
use of the machine
before
starting.
• Do not put hands
or feet near or under
rotating
parts.
Keep clear of the dis-
charge
opening
at all times.
• Only allow
responsible
individuals,
who
are familiar
with the instructions,
to
operate
the machine.
• Clear the area of objects
such as rocks,
toys, wire, bones,
sticks,
etc., which
could
be picked
up and thrown
by
blade.
Stay behind
the handle
when the
engine
(motor)
is running.
• Be sure the area is clear of other
people
before
mowing.
Stop
machine
if anyone
enters
the area.
• Do not operate
machine
barefooted
or
while
wearing
sandals.
Always
wear
substantial
footwear
with good
ankle
support
while
mowing.
• Do not pull mower
backwards
unless
absolutely
necessary.
Always
look down
and behind
before
and while
moving
backwards.
• Never
direct
discharged
material
toward
anyone.
Avoid
discharging
material
against
a wall or obstruction.
Material
may richochet
back toward
the opera-
tor. Stop
blade
when
crossing
gravel
surfaces.
• Do not operate
the mower
without
proper
guards,
plates,
grass
catcher
or
other
safety
protective
devices
in place.
• See manufacturer's
instructions
for
proper
operation
and installation
of
accessories.
Only
use accessories
ap-
proved
by the manufacturer.
• Stop the blade(s)
when
crossing
gravel
drives,
walks,
or roads.
• Never
leave a running
machine
unat-
tended.
• Stop the engine
(motor)
and wait until
the blade
comes
to a complete
stop
before
cleaning
the machine,
removing
the grass
catcher,
or unclogging
the
discharge
chute.
• 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.
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