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the tank allows gasoline to expand. Overfilling
may result in fuel leakage or damage to the engine
or emission system.
• Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed.
Long-term exposure to vapors may cause serious
injury and illness.
– Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.
– Keep face away from nozzle and gas
tank/container opening.
– Keep away from eyes and skin.
• To help prevent fires:
– Keep engine and engine area free from
accumulation of grass, leaves, excessive grease
or oil, and other debris which can accumulate
in these areas.
– Clean up oil and fuel spills and remove fuel
soaked debris.
– Allow the machine to cool before storing the
machine in any enclosure. Do Not store the
machine or fuel container, or refuel, where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light
such as on a water heater or other appliance.
Operating Instructions
During Operation Safety
General Safety
The operator must use their full attention when
operating the machine. Do Not engage in any activity
that causes distractions; otherwise, injury or property
damage may occur.
WARNING
Operating engine parts, especially the muffler,
become extremely hot. Severe burns can occur
on contact and debris, such as leaves, grass,
brush, etc. can catch fire.
Clean the machine as stated in the Maintenance
section. Keep engine and engine area free from
accumulation of grass, leaves, excessive grease
or oil, and other debris which can accumulate
in these areas.
• Operate the engine only in well-ventilated areas.
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, which is
an odorless deadly poison.
• Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Operate the machine only in good visibility and
appropriate weather conditions. Do Not operate
the machine when there is the risk of lightning.
• Keep away from holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, and
other hidden hazards. Use care when approaching
blind corners, shrubs, trees, tall grass or other
objects that may hide obstacles or obscure vision.
Uneven terrain could overturn the machine or
cause the operator to lose their balance or footing.
• Start the engine with your feet well away from
the blades.
• Do Not operate the machine without all safety
shields, guards, switches, and other devices in
place and in proper working condition.
• Keep your hands and feet away from the moving
parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening.
• Do Not mow with the discharge deflector
raised, removed, or altered unless there is a
grass-collection system or mulch kit in place and
working properly.
• Never raise the deck with blades running.
• Be aware of the mower discharge path and direct
discharge away from others. Avoid discharging
material against a wall or obstruction as the
material may ricochet back toward the operator.
Stop the blades, slow down, and use caution
when crossing surfaces other than grass and when
transporting the mower to and from the area to
be mowed.
• Be alert, slow down and use caution when
making turns. Do Not mow in reverse unless it
is absolutely necessary. Always look down and
behind you before moving the machine in reverse.
• Park the machine on level ground. Stop engine,
wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key.
– Before checking, cleaning or working on the
mower.
– After striking a foreign object or abnormal
vibration occurs (inspect the mower for
damage and make repairs before restarting
and operating the mower).
– Before clearing blockages.
– Whenever you leave the mower. Do Not leave
a running machine unattended.
• Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop:
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