Simplicity SERF 535 Owner's Manual page 2

CONGRATULATIONS!
... on your choice of SIMPLICITY equipment.
This great new product is engineered with imagination and built with integrity to assure you maximum service and
performance for years to come. To completely understand the operation of your equipment and to take full
advantage of its many fine built-in features, study this instruction manual thoroughly before operating the machine.
The little time you spend reading now will repay you many times over in the time you save and the satisfaction you
gain in using your equipment properly and safely.
SAFETY FIRST
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS BY
FOLLOWING THESE SAFETY RULES
* ALWAYS inspect the area to be worked — note all
grades, obstructions, wet spots and other potential
hazards and pick up all foreign objects before
mowing.
* ALWAYS keep children and pets a good, safe
distance away.
* ALWAYS know your controls and how to stop
quickly in an emergency — read the owner's manual
thoroughly.
* NEVER allow anyone to operate the equipment
without full instruction and knowledge of safe
operating procedures.
* NEVER handle gasoline carelessly. Use an approved
container and fill the tank out of doors. Wipe up
spilled gasoline. Do not smoke while fueling the
engine.
* NEVER add gasoline to a running engine. Stop
engine and allow it to cool a few minutes before
adding fuel. Replace filler cap securely.
* NEVER operate equipment unless all guards and
shields are in place.
* ALWAYS keep hands, feet and clothing away from
power driven parts.
* ALWAYS disengage the power take off drives, stop
the engine, and remove the key (on electric start
models) before leaving the machine even if only for
a moment.
* ALWAYS stop the engine before servicing or
adjusting machine or equipment. Remove the spark
plug wire on walk behind mowers.
* ALWAYS stop the engine and inspect for damage
immediately after striking an obstruction or foreign
object. Repair damage before restarting.
* NEVER overspeed the engine or alter governor
settings. Excessive speed is always unsafe and
shortens engine life.
* ALWAYS properly maintain the equipment. Check
all fasteners, guards and parts.
* Mow across slopes with walk behind units and up
and down them with riding units. Do not use power
mowers on slopes greater than 40% grade. (Four
feet vertically for each 10 feet horizontally.)
* ALWAYS stop the engine on walk behind units or
disengage the blade drive and raise the mower on
riding units before crossing gravel drives.
* Do not operate the engine where carbon monoxide
can collect.
BUILT IN SAFETY FEATURES CAN BE
EFFECTIVE ONLY IF PROPERLY
MAINTAINED AND UTILIZED.