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SAFETY RULES
_Safe
Operation
Practices
for Walk-Behind
Mowers
IMPORTANT:
THiS CUTTING
MACHINE
iS CAPABLE
OF AMPUTATING
HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING
OBJECTS
FAILURE
TO OBSERVE
THE FOLLOWING
SAFETY
iNSTRUCTIONS
COULD RESULT
iN SERIOUS
INJURY
OR DEATH
SAFETY STANDARDS
REQUIRE
OPERATOR
PRESENCE CONTROLS
TO MiNIMiZE THE RISK OF INJURY.
YOUR UNIT
IS
EQUIPPED
WITH SUCH CONTROLS.
DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION
OF THE OPERATOR
PRESENCE
CONTROLS
UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
TRAINING:
Read this operator's manual carefully.
Become familiar with
the controls and know how to operate your mower propedy
Learn how to quickly stop mower'.
Do not allow children to use your mower
Never allow adults
to use mower without proper instructions
Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, especially
small children and pets
Use mower only as the manufacturer
intended and as de-
scribed in this manual
Do not operate mower if it has been dropped or damaged in
any manner
Always have damage repaired before using
your mower
Do not use accessory attachments that are not recommended
by the manufacturer.
Use of such attachments
may be
hazardous
The blade turns when the engine is running
PREPARATION:
Always thoroughly check the area to be mowed and clear it of
all stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects
These objects will be thrown by the blade and can cause
severe injury
Always wear safety glasses or eye shields when starting and
while using your mower
Dress properly
Do not operate mower when barefoot or
wearing open sandals
Wear only solid shoes with good
traction when mowing
Check fuel tank before starting engine.
Do not fill gas tank
indoors, when the engine is Iunning or when the engine is hot
Allow the engine to cool for several minutes before filling the
gas tank
Clean off any spilled gasoline before starting the
engine
Always make wheel height adjustments before starting your
mower. Never attempt to do this while the engine is running
Mow only in daylight or good artificial light
OPERATION:
Keep your eyes and mind on your mower and the area being
cut
Do not let other interests distract you
Do not mow wet or slippery grass
Never run while operating
your mower. Always be sure of your footing - keep a firm hold
on the handles and walk
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep
clear of the discharge 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 dam-
age 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
Exces-
sive 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 danger-
ous
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
ANDSTORAGE:
Check the blade and the engine mounting bolts often to be
sure they ale tightened properly
Check all bolts, nuts and screws at frequent intervals for
proper tightness to be sure mower is in safe working condi-
tion
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 deterioration
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
A
Look for this symbol to point out im-
portant safety precautions.
It means
CAUTION!!! BECOMEALERT!!!
YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
CAUTION:
Always disconnect
spark
plug wire and place wire where it can-
not contact spark plug in order to pre-
vent accidental starting when setting
up, transporting,
adjusting or making
repairs.
,A WARNING
The engine
exhaust
from
this
product
con-
tains chemicals
known
to the State of Califor-
nia to cause
cancer,
birth defects,
or other
reproductive
harm.
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