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Retaining Walls, Drop-offs, and Water
Retaining walls and drop-offs around steps and water are a common hazard. Giveyourself a minimum of two mower widths of
clearance around these hazardsand hand-trim with a walk behind mower or string trimmer. Wheels dropping over retaining
walls, edges, ditches, embankments, or into water can cause rollovers, which may result in serious injury, death, or drowning.
FuelandMaintenance
Always disengage all drives, shutoff the engine, and remove the
key before doing any cleaning, refueling, or servicing.
Gasolineand its vapors are extremely flammable. Do not smoke
while operating or refueling. Do not add fuel while engine is hot
or running. Allow engine to cool for at least 3 minutes prior to
adding fuel.
Do not add fuel indoors, in an enclosed trailer, garage, or any
other enclosed area that is not well ventilated. Gasolinespills
should be cleaned up promptly and before operation begins.
Gasolineshould be stored only in sealedcontainers approved for
fuel.
Proper maintenance is critical to the safety and performance of
your unit. Keepthe unit free of grass, leaves,and excess oil. Be
sure to perform the maintenance procedures listed in this
manual, especially periodically testing the safety system.
Enclosed Areas
Only operate this unit outdoors and away from unventilated
areassuch as inside garages or enclosed trailers. The engine
emits poisonous carbon monoxide gas and prolonged
exposure in an enclosed area can result in serious injury or
death.
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