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SAFETY RULES
PREPARATION:
• Always thoroughly check the area tn be mowed
and clear it of all stones, sticks, wires, bones and
other foreignobjects These objects will be
thrown by the blade and can cause severe
injury,
• Always wear cafety gissses or eye chields when
starting and while using your mower.
• Dress properly. Do not operate mower when
barefoot orweadng open sandals. Wear only
solid shoes with good traction when mowing.
• Checkfoeltankbeforeala_ngesgme.
Donotf_[
gas tank Lqdcom, when theengineis running o r
when the engine is hot Allow the en_ne to cool for
sin, ere]minutes before fining the gas tank. CLSanoff
any spilledgasoline before sta_ng the engine.
. Always make whesl height adjustments before
startingyour mower, Never attempt to do this
while the engine is running.
• Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
OPERATION:
- Keep your eyes and mind on your mower and
{he area being COL Do not let other interests
distract you.
o Do not mow wet or slippery grass. Never tun
while operating your mower. Always be sum of
your footing- keep a firm hold on the handles
and wallc
= Do not put hands or feet near or under retating
parts Keep clear of the discharge opening at all
times.
= Always stop the engine whenever you leave or
are not uslng your mower, or before crossing
driveways, walks, reads and any gravel -
covered
areas.
° Never d[rent discharge of malefial toward
bystanders nor allow anyone ncar the mower
while you are operating ;L
o Before cleaning, inspecting, or repairing your
mower, stop the engine and make absolutely
sure the bisde and all moving parts have
stopped. Then disconnect the spark plug wire
and keep it away from the spark plug to prevent
accidental starting,
• Do not continue to run your mower if you hit a '
foreign object. Follow the procedure outlined
above, then repair any damaged before
restading and operating your mower.
= Do not change the governor settings or
overspeed the engine. Engine damage or
personal injury may result,
• Do not operate your reower if if v='bratas
abnormally. E-_caenive v_rat_an is an indication
of damage; stop the engine, safely check for the
cause of vibration and repair as required,
• Donotrentheangfneindoors,
Exhanalforees
are dangerous.
• Never c_Jt g rass by pulling the mower towards
you. Mow across the face of slopes, never up
and down oryou might lose your footing. Do not
mow excessively steep slopes. Use caution
when operating the mower on uneven terrain or
when changing d_restions - maintain good
footing.
. Never operate ycar mower wifhout prepsr
guards, plates, grass bag or other safety devices
inplace.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:
Check the blade and the engine mounting bolts
often to be sure they are tightened properly,
Check all boils, nuts and screws at frequent
intervals for proper tightness to be sore mower
is in safe working condgion.
Keep eJIsafety devices in place and woddng,
To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of
grass, leaves or excessive grease and of]
Check gress, l_ag often for detsdoraflan and
wear and repta_
worn bags, Use only
replacement bags that are recommended by
and comply with specificaflons of the
manufactarer of your mower,
Always keep a sharp blade on your mower.
AlLSWengine to cool before storing in any
encLssure_
Never store mower with fuel in the tank inside a
building where fu me.smay maab an open
flame or an ignition source such as a hot water
heater, space heater, clothes dryer, eLS.
ACAUTION:
Always disconnect spark plug wire
and place wire where It cannot contact spark plug
in order to prevent accidental sta_ng when setfthg
up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs,
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancar, birth defects, or other reprodualhte harm.
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