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• Checkfuel tank beforestartingengine.
Do notfill gastank indoors,whenthe
engineis runningor when the engineis
hot.Allowthe engineto coolfor several
minutesbeforefillingthe gas tank. Clean
off any spilledgasolinebeforestarting
the engine.
• Alwaysmakewheelheight adjustments
beforestartingyour mower.Never
attemptto do this whilethe engineis
running.
• Mowonly in daylightor good artificial
light.
OPERATION:
• Keepyoureyesand mindon your
mowerandthe areabeingcut. Do not let
otherinterestsdistractyou.
• Do not mowwet or slipperygrass.Never
runwhileoperatingyourmower.Always
be sureof yourfooting-- keepa firm
hold
on the handles
and walk.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the dis-
charge opening
at all times.
• Always stop the engine whenever
you
leave or are not using
your mower, or
before crossing
driveways,
walks, roads,
and any gravel--covered
areas.
• Never direct discharge
of material
toward
bystanders
nor allow anyone
near the mower while you are operating
it.
• Before cleaning,
inspecting,
or repairing
your mower,
stop the engine and make
absolutely
sure the blade and all moving
parts have stopped.
Then disconnect
the
spark plug wire and keep it away from
the spark plug to prevent
accidental
starting.
• Do not continue to run your mower if you
hit a foreign object.
Follow the procedure
outlined
above, then repair any damage
before restarting
and operating
you
mower.
• Do not change
the governor
settings
or
overspeed
the engine.
Engine damage
or personal
injury may result.
• Do not operate
your mower if it vibrates
abnormally.
Excessive
vibration
is an
indication
of damage;
stop the engine,
safely check for the cause of vibration
and repair as required.
• Do not run the engine indoors.
Exhaust
fumes
are dangerous.
• Never cut grass by pulling the mower
towards you. Mow across the face of
slopes,
never up and down or you
might lose your footing.
Do not mow
excessively
steep slopes.
Use caution
when operating
the mower on uneven
terrain or when changing
directions
--
maintain
good footing.
• Never operate
your mower without
proper guards, plates, grass catcher or
other safety devices
in place.
MAINTENANCE
AND STORAGE:
• Check the blade and the engine
mounting
bolts often to be sure they are
tightened
properly.
• Check all bolts, nuts and screws at
frequent
intervals
for proper tightness
to
be sure mower is in safe working
condition.
• Keep all safety devices
in place and
working.
• To reduce fire hazard,
keep the engine
free of grass, leaves or excessive
grease
and oil.
• Check grass catcher often for deteriora-
tion and wear and replace worn bags.
Use only replacement
bags that are
recommended
by and comply
with
specifications
of the manufacturer
of
your mower.
• Always keep a sharp blade on your
mower.
• Allow engine to cool before storing
in
any enclosure.
• Never store mower with fuel in the tank
inside a building where fumes may
reach an open flame or an ignition
source such as a hot water heater,
space heater, clothes dryer, etc.
_l_Look for this symbol
to point out
important
safety precautions.
It means
CAUTION!!!
BECOMEALERT!!!
YOUR
SAFETY
IS INVOLVED.
_:_CAUTION:
Always
disconnect
spark
plug wire and place wire where
it cannot
contact
spark plug in order to prevent
accidental
starting
when setting
up,
transporting,
adjusting
or making
repairs.
-_WARNING
The engine
exhaust from this product
contains
chemicals
known to the State of
California
to cause cancer,
birth defects,
or other reproductive
harm.
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