Simplicity CFC Series Operator's Manual page 5

Safety Rules
• When using any attachments, never direct discharge of
material toward bystanders or allow anyone near the vehicle
while in operation.
• Handle gasoline with care — it is highly flammable.
a. Use approved gasoline container.
b. Never remove the fuel cap of, or add gasoline to, a
running or hot engine or an engine that has not been
allowed to cool for several minutes after running. Never
fill the tank indoors and always clean up spilled gasoline.
c. Open doors if the engine is run in the garage — exhaust
fumes are dangerous. Do not run the engine indoors.
• Keep the vehicle and attachments in good operating
condition, and keep safety devices in place and in working
condition.
• Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is In safe working condition.
• Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank inside
a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
Allow the engine to cool before storing In any enclosure.
• To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass,
leaves, or excessive grease.
• The vehicle and attachments should be stopped and
inspected for damage after striking a foreign object, and the
damage should be repaired before restarting and operating
the equipment.
• Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed
the engine.
• Follow these guidelines for safe operation:
a. Mow only In daylight or in good artificiai light
b. Never make a cutting height adjustment while the
engine (motor) is running if the operator must dismount
to do so.
c. Shut the engine (motor) off when removing the grass
catcher or unclogging chute.
d. Check the blade mounting bolts for proper tightness at
frequent intervals.
• Operator should wear protective equipment when operating
rider and grass collection system, such as hard shoes, eye
protection and proper clothing. DO NOT wear loose fitting
clothes that could become trapped In rotating components.
^^WARNING
Do not stop or start suddenly when operating uphill or
downhill. Mow up and down the face of slopes; never
across the face. Select slow ground speed before
driving onto a slope. Never operate on slopes greater
than 16° which is a rise of Sfeet (0.91 meters) vertically
in 10 feet (3.1 meters) horizontally.
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