Important Safety Instructions - Snapper 21404 Safety Instructions And Operator's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING; Failure to comply with the foiiowing instructions may resuit in serious injury to the operator or other
persons. The owner of the mower must understand these instructions and, furthermore, must aiiow oniy persons
who understand these instructions to operate the mower. Each person operating the mower must he of sound
mind and body and must not be under the infiuence of any substance which might impair vision, dexterity, or
judgement, if you have any questions pertaining to your mower which your deaier cannot answer to your satisfaC'
tion, caii or write the Customer Service Department at SNAPPER POWER EQUiPMENT, McDonough
Georgia,30253. (Phone 404-957-9141).
TRAINING
1. Read this Manual carefully and question your dealer
if something is not clear. Should the dealer be
unavailable or unable to answer to your satisfaction,
write or call our Customer Service Department at the
factory. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and
proper use of the equipment.
2. DO NOT allow children in yard when mower is
operated.
3. DO NOT allow pre-teenager children to operate
mower.
4. Allow only responsible teenagers with mature judge¬
ment allowed to operate mower and only under close
supervision.
5. Keep the area clear of all persons, particularly
children.
PREPARATION
1. Never operate mower without proper guards, plates,
safety switches, or other safety protective devices in
place and properly connected. Inspect to determine
that these safety devices are Installed properly, are
In good repair, and operate properly. If the condition
or operation of these devices are questionable, they
must be repaired or replaced before using the mower.
2. Thoroughly inspect the area where the mower Is to
be used and remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones
and other foreign objects. Also note the location of
holes, stumps, and other possible hazards.
3. Do not operate mower when barefoot or wearing
open sandals. Always wear substantial footwear and
long pants.
4. Fill gasoline tank before starting engine. Use approv¬
ed gasoline container. Do not smoke near open
gasoline container. Do not fill gasoline tank indoors
or when engine is running. Allow engine to cool for at
least ten minutes before refilling. Wipe off any spill¬
ed gasoline before starting engine. Do not run engine
indoors.
5. Make sure that the traction drive clutch control is
disengaged before starting engine.
6. Never attempt to make a wheel height adjustment
while the engine is running.
7. When mowing over rough ground or in tall grass,
mower must be set in highest cutting position.
8. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
9. Never operate mower 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 settings or overspeed
engine.
2. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of discharge area while engine is running.
3. Stop biade when crossing gravei drives, waiks, or
roads, and under any conditions where thrown ob¬
jects might be a hazard.
4. After striking a foreign object or if mower vibrates ab-
normaiiy, stop the engine, disconnect and secure
spark piug wire, inspect the mower for any damage
and repair the damage.
5. Stop engine whenever you ieave the operating posi¬
tion behind the handle for any reason, including emp¬
tying grass bag and making any adjustments,
repairs, or inspections.
6. Before cieaning, repairing or inspecting, make cer¬
tain biade and ali moving parts have stopped.
Disconnect and secure spark piug wire away from
plug to prevent accidental starting.
7. Stop engine and wait until the blade comes to com¬
plete stop before removing grass bag and/or unciogg-
ing adapter.
8. Mow across steep siopes, never up-and-down. Exer¬
cise caution when changing directions on slopes. Do
not mow excessively steep slopes.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure
mower is in safe operating condition.
2. Never store mower with gasoiine in the tank inside of
a buiiding where fumes may reach an open fiame or
spark. Aiiow engine to cooi before storing in any
enclosure.
3. To reduce fire hazard, keep mower free of grass,
ieaves or excessive grease.
4. Check grass bag assembly frequently for wear or
deterioration. Repiace with new bag if ioose seams
or tears are evident. Repiace broken or cracked parts.
5. Have your mower inspected and serviced each year
by an authorzied Snapper dealer. Determine if any
additional devices are available which might upgrade
the safety of your mower.
6. Factory specified Snapper replacement parts must
be used to assure adequate protection against in¬
jury.
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