FGM TC 155 GTI Operator's Manual page 4

3. CHILDREN:
TRAGIC ACCIDENTS CAN OCCUR IF THE OPERATOR 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.
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KEEP CHILDREN OUT OF THE MOWING REA AND UNDER
WATCHFUL CARE OF ANOTHER RESPONSIBLE ADULT.
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BE ALERT AND TURN MACHINE OFF IF CHILDREN ENTER AREA.
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BEFORE AND WHEN BACKING, LOOK DOWN AND BEHIND FOR CHILDREN.
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NEVER CARRY CHILDREN. THEY MAY FALL OFF AND BE SERIOUSLY
INJURED OR INTERFERE WITH SAFE MACHINE OPERATION.
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NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE THE MACHINE.
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USE EXTRA CARE WHEN APPROACHING BLIND CORNERS, SHRUBS,
TREES OR OTHER OBJECTS THAT MAY OBSCURE VISION.
SAFETY RULES
4. SERVICE:
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USE EXTRA CARE IN HANDLING GASOLINE AND OTHER FUELS.
a
USE ONLY AN APPROVED CONTAINER.
b
NEVER REMOVE GAS CAP OR ADD FUEL WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING.
c
NEVER REFUEL THE MACHINE INDOORS.
d
NEVER STORE THE MACHINE OR FUEL CONTAINER INSIDE WHERE THERE
IS OPEN FLAME, SUCH AS IN A WATER HEATER.
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CHECK FUEL SUPPLY BEFORE EACH USE ALLOWING SPACE FOR EXPANSION
AS THE HEAT OF THE ENGINE AND SUN CAN CAUSE GASOLINE TO EXPAND
AND OVERFLOW THE TANK.
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USE EXTRA CARE WHEN HANDLING BATTERY ACID. ACID CONTACT WITH
SKIN MAY CAUSE SEVERE BURNS. EYE CONTACT MAY CAUSE BLINDNESS.
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USE EXTRA CARE WHEN SERVICING THE BATTERY. EXPLOSIVE GAS IS
PRODUCED IN THE BATTERY. DO NOT SERVICE THE BATTERY WHILE
SMOKING OR NEAR AN OPEN FLAME. THIS MAY CAUSE THE BATTERY
TO EXPLODE CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY.
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NEVER RUN A MACHINE INSIDE A CLOSED AREA. EXHAUST FUMES CONTAIN
CARBON MONOXIDE, AND ODOURLESS AND DEADLY GAS.
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KEEP NUTS AND BOLTS, ESPECIALLY BLADE ATTACHMENT BOLTS, TIGHT
AND KEEP EQUIPMENT IN GOOD CONDITION.
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NEVER TAMPER WITH SAFETY DEVICES. CHECK OPERATION REGULARLY.
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DO NOT CHANGE THE ENGINE GOVERNOR SETTINGS OR OVERSPREAD
ENGINE.
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REDUCE FIRE HAZARDS. KEEP MACHINE FREE OF GRASS , LEAVES OR
OTHER DEBRIS BUILD-UP. CLEAN UP OIL OR FUEL SPILLAGE. ALLOW
MACHINE TO COOL BEFORE STORING.
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STOP AND INSPECT THE EQUIPMENT IF YOU STRIKE AN OBJECT. REPAIR IT,
IF NECESSARY, BEFORE RESTARTING.
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NEVER MAKE ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING.
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GRASS COLLECTOR COMPONENTS ARE SUBJECTS TO WEAR, DAMAGE AND
DETERIORATION, WHICH COULD EXPOSE MOVING PARTS OR ALLOW OBJECTS
TO BE THROWN. FREQUENTLY CHECK COMPONENTS AND REPLACE WITH
MANUFACTURER'S RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS. WHEN NECESSARY.
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MOWER BLADES ARE SHARP AND CAN CUT. WRAP THE BLADES OR WEAR
GLOVES, AND USE EXTRA CAUTION WHEN SERVICING THEM.
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CHECK BRAKE OPERATING FREQUENTLY. ADJUST AND SERVICE AS NEEDED.
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