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SAFETY
RULES
4_lb
Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers
IMPORTANT:
THIS CUTTING MACHINE iS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS,
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
COULD RESULT tN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH,
SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY. YOUR UNIT IS
EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS,
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE
CONTROLS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES
TRAINING:
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Read ihis operator's manual carafully Become familiarwtth
theoonlrolsand know how to operate your mswer properly.
Learn how to quickly stop mower
,
Do not atlow chltdrento use your mower Never allowadMitS
to use mower without proper fnslruclisns
,, Keep the area o! opera!ion clear of el! persons, especially
small children and pets
•
Use mower only as the manulacturer intended and as de.
scribed in this manuel
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Do not operate mower if it has been droppedor damaged in
any manner
Always have damage repaired before using
your
mower
•
Donotuseaccessoryettachmenlsthalarenotracommended
by the manuiacturar
Use of such attachments may be
hazardous
•
The blade lures when the angina ts running
PREPARATION:
.
Always thor sughly checkthe areato be mowed and oleaMtof
all stsnes, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects,
These ob}ecls wi!l be thrown by Ihe blade and can cause
severe injury
Always wear safety glasses or eye shields when starting and
whileusing your mower.
Dress properly,
Do not operate mower when barelool or
wearing open sandals
Wear only solid shoes wlth good
tracllon when mowing
ChecI<fuel lank before starting engtne. Do not fill gas tank
Indoors, when the engine is running orwhen the engineIs hot.
Altow the engine to cool forseveral minutes before ltlling the
gas tank. Clean oil any spilled gasoline before stadlng the
engine.
,,
A_waysmake wheel height adjuelments before etad_ngyour
mower Never attempt to do th}s whiletheengine Is running
•
Mow only tn daylight or good adfficfaElight
OPERATION:
•
Keep you reyes and mindon yourmower end Ihe area being
cut. Do not let other Interests distract you
Do not mow wet or sUpper'/grass, Never runwhtteoperating
yourmower. Always be sura of your footing- keep a firm hold
on the handles end watk
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating pads Keep
ciearof the discharge opening at alf times,
•
Aiways stop the engine wheneveryou leave or are not using
yourmowe r, or before crossingdriveways,weika, made, and
any graveI..coveradareas
•
Never direcl discharge of materiel toward byslandets nor
allow anyone near the mower whileyou are operatingtL
•
Before cleaning, Inspecting, orrepairingyour mower, stop the
engine and make absolutely sure the blade and all moving
padshave stopped. Then disconnect t he sparkplug wire and
keep It away from the spark plug to prevent accidental
starling
•
Do not conllnueto run your mowerif you hita foreignobject
Follow the procedure outfinadabove, then repair any dam-
age befora rostad_ng and operatingyou mower_
•
Do nol change the governor setUngs or overspend the
engine Enginedamage or personal fn}ury may result
•
Do not operate your mowerif it vibrates abnormally Exses-
sive vibration is an indicationof damage; stop Ihe engine,
safefy checkfor the cause ofvibrationand repair as required
•
Do not tun the engtne indoors Exhaust fumes are dangeP
ous
•
Never cut grass by pulIingthe mower towards you Mow
acrossthe face of slopes, never up and down or you might
ioseyourfaettng. Donolmowexcessivalysteepslopss Uae
cautionwhenoperatingthe mower onuneven terrainorwhen
changingdirections- maintain good footing
•
Never operate your mower without proper guards, plates,
grass catcher or other safety devices In place
MAINTENANCE
AND STORAGE:
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Check the blade and the engine mounling bolts oltan to be
sure theyare tightenedproperly.
•
Check all bofts, nuis and screws at frequent intervals Ior
propertightnessto be sure mower Is in safe workingcondt_
lion
•
Keep elf safety devices In place and working
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To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free sf grass, leaves
or excessive grease end oil
•
Check grass catcher often for deterioration end wear and
replace worn bags
Usa onty replacement bags that are
recommended by and comply wiih speolncaltons of the
manufacturer of your mower
•
AIways keep a sharp Made on your mower
•
Allow engine to coot before etodngIn any enclosure,
,,
Never stere mower with fuel In the tank Inside a building
where tumes may reach an open flame or an ignitionsource
such as e hot water heater, space h earN r, clothesdryer, elc
Look for this symbol to point out im-
portant safety precautions.
It means
CAUT!ONII1 BECOMEALERTltl
YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
_
CAUTION: Always disconnect spark
plug wire and place wire where it can-
not contact spark plug tn order to pre_
vent accidental starting when setting
up, transporting, adjusting or making
repairs.
WARNING
t'l'heengine exhaust from this product con-
ns chemicals
Known
to the State of Cslhor-
nia to cause
cancer,
birth
defects,
or other
reproductive
harm.
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