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II!. CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to
the presence of children. Children are often attracted to
the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that
children will remain where you last saw them.
•
Keep children out of the mowing area and under the
watchful
care of another responsible
adult.
•
Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the
area.
•
Before and when backing, took behind and down for
small children.
•
Never carry children. They may fall off and be
seriously
injured or interfere with safe machine
operation.
•
Never allow children to operate the machine.
•
Use extra care when approaching
blind corners,
shrubs, trees or other objects that may obscure
vision.
IV,
SERVICE
•
Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels.
They are flammable
and vapors are explosive.
•
Use only an approved
container.
•
Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the
engine running.
•
Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not
smoke near or while operating
mower.
•
Never refuel the machine indoors.
°
Never store the machine or fuel container
inside
a room where there is an open flame, such as
with a gas water heater.
,
Never run a machine inside a closed area.
°
Keep nuts and bofts, especially
blade attachment
nuts, tight and keep equipment
in good condition.
•
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their
proper operation
regularly.
•
Keep machine free of grass, leaves or other debris
build-up. Clean oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to
cool before storing.
•
Stop and inspect the equipment
if you strike an
object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting.
•
Never make adjustment
or repairs with the engine
running.
•
Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the
blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when
servicing
them.
•
Check brake operation
frequently. Adjust and
service as required,
&
Look for this symbol to point out
important
safety precautions.
It
means CAUTION!!!
BECOME
ALERT!!] 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.
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