Safety Rules - Simplicity 1021 Operator's Manual

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WARNING
Read these safety rules and follow them closely. Failure to
obey these rules could result in loss of control of vehicle,
severe personal injury to yourself or bystanders, or damage
to property or equipment
Safety Rules
This notation preceding Cautions and Warnings in the text signifies important precaution¬
ary steps which, if not properly followed, could result in personal injury or damage to
your equipment
General • Read the Operator's Manual care¬
fully. Be thoroughly familiar with
the controls and proper use of the
equipment.
• Never allow children to operate a
power mower.
• Keep the area of operation clear of
all persons, particularly small chil¬
dren, and pets.
Preparation • Thoroughly inspect the area where
the equipment is to be used and re¬
move all stones, sticks, wire, bones
and other foreign objects.
• Do not operate equipment when
barefoot or wearing open sandals.
Always wear substantial footwear.
• Never operate equipment in wet
grass. Always be sure of your foot¬
ing; keep a firm hold on handle and
walk, never run.
• Disengage self-propelling unit on
units so equipped before starting
engine.
• Never attempt to make a wheel
height adjustment while engine is
running.
• Mow only in daylight or in good
artificial light.
• Check fuel before starting engine. Do
not fill gasoline tank when engine is
running or while engine is still hot.
Wipe off any spilled gasoline before
starting engine.
Operation • Do not put hands or feet near or
under rotating parts. Keep clear of
discharge opening at ail times.
• Stop engine when crossing gravel
drive, walks or roads.
• After striking a foreign object stop
the mower, remove spark plug wire
and fasten away from the plug. Thor¬
oughly inspect the mower for any
damage, and repair the damage be¬
fore restarting and operating the
mower.
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• Do not change engine governor set¬
tings or overspeed engine.