Spark Arrestor; Safety Symbols - DeWalt X536 Instruction Manual

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SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES, cont'd
10. After striking a foreign object (or if abnormal vibration occurs), stop the blades and
engine and thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. Make necessary repairs
before resuming operation.
11. Never attempt to make adjustments or repairs to the mower while the engine
is running.
12. Grass catcher components and the discharge cover are subject to wear and
damage which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For safety
protection, frequently check components and replace immediately with original
equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) parts only, listed in this manual. "Use of parts
which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper
performance and compromise safety!"
13. Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine. The governor
controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine.
14. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
15. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc. to protect
the environment.
Do Not Modify Engine
To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any way. Tampering with the
governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe speeds.
Never tamper with factory setting of engine governor.
Notice Regarding Emissions
This mower is equipped with an engine that is certified to federal EPA emission standards
for non-road engines and equipment, and where applicable to California Air Resources
Board (CARB) emission standards. The engine owner's manual is supplied by the engine
manufacturer, and provides additional information relating to the emission system,
warranty, maintenance of the engine in accordance with EPA and/or CARB regulations.
Making any unauthorized alterations or modifications to the engine, fuel, or venting
systems may violate EPA and CARB regulations.
When required, models are equipped with low permeation fuel lines and fuel tanks for
evaporative emission control. California models may also include a carbon canister. Please
contact Customer Support for information regarding the evaporative emission control
configuration for your model.
This mower is designed to run on regular, unleaded gasoline, 87 octane or higher. Never
use gasoline containing methanol or gasoline containing more than 10% ethanol (i.e.,
E15 or E85 fuels) because the fuel system may be damaged.

Spark Arrestor

WARNING: This machine 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 arrestor meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).
If a spark arrestor is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the
operator. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the
California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply
on federal lands.
A spark arrestor for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131, Cleveland,
Ohio 44136-0019.

Safety Symbols

This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read,
understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble
and operate.
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WARNING - Read Operator's Manual(s)
Read, understand and follow all the safety rules and instructions
in the manual(s) and on the mower before attempting to
operate this mower. Failure to comply with this information
may result in personal injury or death. Keep this manual in a
safe location for future and regular reference. Using a Smart
Phone, scan the QR code symbol to learn more information
concerning the warnings contained on this mower. You can also
go to www.OPESymbol.com for more information.
DANGER - Training
Read Operator's Manual. Do not operate this mower unless you
are trained.
DANGER - Avoid Thrown Objects Injury
Keep helpers at least 75' (23 meters) from mower during
operation. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and
other foreign objects which could be picked up and thrown by
the blade(s). Do not operate the mower without the discharge
cover or entire grass catcher in its proper place.
DANGER - Avoid Child Backover/Runover/Blade Injury
To avoid back-over accidents, always look behind and down for
small children. Never carry children, even with the blade(s) shut
off. Keep bystanders, children and pets inside during operation
under the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the
operator. Stop mower if anyone enters the area.
DANGER - Avoid Tip-Over/Roll-Over Injury
Do not operate mower on a slope greater than 15° (25%). Do
not mow up or down slopes, only mow across slopes that are
less than 15 degrees (25%). Use low speeds and avoid sudden
turns on slopes. Stay at least 10 feet (3 meters) from drop-offs,
ditches, embankments or the edge of water.
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10 ft (3 m)
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10 ft (3 m)
WARNING - Avoid Fires
Your mower is designed to cut normal residential grass of a
height no more than 10" (25cm). Do not attempt to mow
through unusually tall, dry grass (e.g., pasture) or piles of dry
leaves. Allow a mower to cool at least five minutes before
fueling or storing inside an enclosed garage or storage shed.
DANGER - Avoid Transport Injury
Use care when loading and unloading mowers onto trailers.
DO NOT drive mower forward onto trailers. ALWAYS back
the mower onto trailers. Use full width ramp for loading and
unloading. Ramp angle should not exceed 15 degrees and trailer
should be parked on level terrain.
WARNING - Avoid Amputation Injury
Do not put hands or feet near or under the cutting deck. Contact
with the blade(s) can amputate hands and feet.
WARNING - Avoid Amputation Injury
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting
deck. Contact with the blade(s) can amputate hands and feet.
Ensure that all safety devices (guards, shields, switches, etc.)
are in place and working. Belt and/or blade spindle contact can
crush or injury body parts.
WARNING - Avoid Crush/Pinch Point Injury
Read, understand and follow all the safety rules and instructions
in the manual(s) and on the mower before attempting to service
this mower. For foot lift models only, the deck lift system is
spring-assisted and under tension. Always use the provided
multi-tool to secure the lift system in the locked position before
attempting to remove the mower deck.
WARNING - Remove Key
Always turn off blade(s), move the drive control levers
outward into park position, stop engine and remove key
before dismounting. If you are leaving the mower unattended,
always remove the key to prevent unauthorized use by children
or others.
WARNING: Your Responsibility - Restrict the use of this power machine to
persons who read, understand, and follow the warnings and instructions in
this manual and on the machine. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!