DO:
• Mow across
the face of slopes:
never
up and down.
Exercise
extreme
caution
when changing
direction
on slopes.
• Remove
obstacles
such as rocks,
tree
limbs,
etc.
• Watch
for holes,
ruts, or bumps.
Tall
grass
can hide obstacles.
DO NOT:
• Do not trim near drop-offs,
ditches
or
embankments.
The operator
could
lose
footing
or balance.
• Do not trim excessively
steep
slopes.
• Do not mow on wet grass.
Reduced
footing
could
cause
slipping.
III. 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. Neverassume
that children
will remain where you last saw them.
* Keep children out of the trimming
area
and under the watchful care of another
responsible
adult.
* Be alert and turn machine off if children
enter the area.
* Before and while walking backwards,
look behind and down for small children.
* Never allow children to operate machine.
* Use extra care when approaching
blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects
that may obscure vision.
IV. SAFE HANDLING
OF GASOLINE
Use extreme care in handling gasoline.
Gasoline is extremely flammable
and the
vapors are explosive.
* Extinguish all cigarettes,
cigars, pipes
and other sources of ignition.
* Use only an approved container.
* Never remove gas cap or add fuel with
the engine running.
Allow engine to
cool before refueling.
* Never refuel the machine indoors.
* Never store the machine or fuel contain-
er where there is an open flame, spark
or pilot light such as a water heater or
on other appliances.
* Never fill containers
inside a vehicle, on
a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner.
Always place containers
on the ground
away from your vehicle before filling.
* Remove gas-powered
equipment from
the truck or trailer and refuel it on the
ground.
If this is not possible, then
refuel such equipment with a portable
container, rather than from a gasoline
dispenser
nozzle.
* Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim
of the fuel tank or container opening at
all times until fueling is complete.
Do
not use a nozzle lock-open
device.
* If fuel is spilled on clothing, change
clothing immediately.
* Never overfill fuel tank.
Replace gas
cap and tighten securely.
V. GENERAL
SERVICE
* Never run machine inside a closed area.
* Never make adjustments
or repairs with
the engine (motor) running. Disconnect the
spark plug wire, and keep the wire away
from the plug to prevent accidental starting.
* Keep nuts and bolts, especially
blade
attachment
bolts, tight and keep equip-
ment 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 spill-
age. Allow machine to cool before storing.
* Stop and inspect the equipment
if you
strike an object. Repair, if necessary,
before restarting.
* Never attempt to make wheel height
adjustments
while the engine is running.
* Grass catcher components
are subject to
wear, damage,
and deterioration,
which
could expose moving parts or allow objects
to be thrown.
Frequently
check compo-
nents and replace
with manufacturer's
recommended
parts, when necessary.
* Mower blades are sharp and can cut.
Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and
use extra caution when servicing them.
* Do not change the engine governor
set-
ting or overspeed the engine.
* Maintain or replace safety and instruc-
tion labels, as necessary.
AWARN[NG:
This lawn mower is equipped with an internal combustion
engine and
should not be used on or near any unimproved
forest-covered,
brush-covered
or
grass-covered
land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arrester meeting applicable
local or state laws (if any).
If a spark arrester is used, it
should be maintained
in effective working order by the operator.
In the state of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the California Public
Resources Code).
Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal
lands.
A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest Husqvarna
or
other authorized
service center (See the REPAIR PARTS section of this manual).
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