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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 affecting safety.
Safety Rules
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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 affecting safety.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (ANS B71.1-1980)
TRAINING
1.
Read the Operating and Service Instruction Manual carefully.
Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and proper use of the
equipment.
2.
Never allow children to operate a power mower.
3.
Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly
small children and pets.
PREPARATION
1.
Thoroughsy inspect the area where the equipment is to be used
and remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones and other foreign
objects.
2.
Do not operate equipment barefoot or wearing open sandals.
Always wear substantial footwear.
3.
Check fuel before starting engine. Do not fill gasoline tank
indoors, when engine is running, or while engine is still hot.
Wipe off any spilled gasoline before starting engine.
4.
Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
5.
Never operate equipment in wet grass. Always be sure of your
footing; keep a firm hold on the handle and walk, never run.
OPERATION
1.
Do not change engine governor setting or overspeed engine.
2.
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep
clear of discharge opening at all times.
3.
Stop blade when crossing gravel drive, walks or roads.
4.
After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, remove wire
from spark plug, thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage,
and repair the damage before restarting and operating the
mower.
5.
If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble.
6.
Stop engine whenever you leave the equipment, before cleaning
mower housing, and when making any repairs or inspections.
7.
When cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make certain blade and
all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect spark plug wire and
keep wire away from plug to prevent accidental starting.
8.
Do not run engine indoors.
9.
Shut engine off and wait until blade comes to a complete stop
before removing grass catcher and/or unclogging chute.
10.
Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down. Exercise
extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Do not mow
excessively steep slopes.
11.
NEVER operate mower without proper guards, plates or other
safety protective devices in place.
12.
Never attempt to defeat government required blade safety stop
device.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1.
Check blade and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for
proper tightness.
2.
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure equipment is
in safe working condition.
3.
Never store equipment with gasoline in the tank inside of a
building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark. Allow
engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
4.
To reduce fire hazard keep engine free of grass, leaves or
excessive grease.
5.
Check grass catcher bag frequently for wear or deterioration.
Replace with new bag for safety protection.
6.
Check blade stop device. Repair if stopping time exceeds three
(3) seconds.
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