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Replace gasoline c apsecurely and wipe offany
spilled g asoline b efore s tarting t heengine a sit
may cause afireorexplosion.
Extinguish allcigarettes, cigars, pipes andother
sources o fignition.
Never refuel machine indoors because flammable
vapors w ill a ccumulate inthearea.
Never store themachine orfuelcontainer inside
where t here isanopen flame orspark such asa
gas water h eater, space heater, orfurnace.
Never r unan
engine inside a closed area.
To reduce fire hazard, keep mower free of grass,
leaves, or other debris build-up. Clean up oil or
fuel spillage. Allow mower to cool at least 5
minutes before storing.
Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting,
make
certain the blade and all moving parts have
stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and
keep the wire away from the spark plug to prevent
accidental starting.
Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at
frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also,
visually inspect blade for damage (e.g., bent,
cracked or worn). Replace with blade which
meets original equipment specifications
listed in
this manual.
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure
the equipment is in safe working condition.
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their
proper operation regularly.
After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
remove the wire from the spark plug, and
thoroughly
inspect the mower for any damage.
Repair the damage before starting and operating
the mower.
Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height
adjustment while the engine is running.
Grass catcher components
are subject to wear,
damage and deterioration,
which could expose
moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. For
safety protection, frequently check components
and replace with manufacturer's
recommended
pads, when necessary.
Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the
blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution
when servicing them.
Do not change the engine governor setting or
overspeed the engine. Excessive engine speeds
are dangerous.
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.
Following are representations of two of the safety labels on your lawn mower. Maintain safety while operating the
mower. Over prolonged use of the mower, these labels may become hard to read and should be replaced.
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