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IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFE HANDLING
OF GASOLINE
(Continued From Previous Page)
3.
DO NOT remove fuel cap or add fuel with the
engine running. Allow the engine to cool before
refueling.
4.
DO NOT refuel the machine indoors.
5.
DO NOT store the machine
or fuel
container
inside where there is an open flame, spark or
pilot light such as on a water
heater or other
appliances.
6.
DO NOT fill fuel containers
inside a vehicle or
on a truck or trailer
bed with a plastic liner.
Always
place the
containers
on the ground
away from the vehicle before filling.
7.
Remove
gas-powered
equipment
from
the
vehicle or trailer and refuel it on the ground.
If
this
is not possible,
then
refuel
equipment
using
a
portable
container,
rather
than
a
gasoline dispenser nozzle.
8.
DO
NOT
start
gas
powered
equipment
in
enclosed vehicles or trailers.
9.
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
10. If fuel is spilled on clothing,
change clothing
immediately.
11. DO NOT overfill a fuel tank. Replace fuel cap
and tighten securely.
OPERATION
1.
DO NOT
put hands
or feet
near or under
rotating
parts.
Keep clear of discharge
area
while engine is running.
2.
STOP
engine
when
crossing
gravel
drives,
walks,
or roads,
and
under
any
conditions
where thrown objects might be a hazard.
3.
Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
4.
DO
NOT
operate
mower
while
under
the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
5.
After
striking
a foreign
object
or if mower
vibrates
abnormally,
STOP
the
engine,
disconnect and secure spark plug wire. Inspect
the
mower
for any
damage
and
repair the
damage before starting.
6.
DO
NOT
mow
near
drop
offs,
ditches
or
embankments.
Operator could lose footing or
balance.
7.
STAY
ALERT
for
holes
and
other
hidden
hazards. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
Keep
away from ditches, washouts,
culverts, fences
and protruding objects.
8.
DO NOT mow on wet grass. Always be sure of
your footing. Keep a firm hold on the handle
and
walk,
never
run.
Slipping
could
cause
injury.
9.
ALWAYS
stay
behind
handle
when
engine
(motor) is running.
OPERATION
(Continued)
10. DO NOT leave the machine
with the engine
running.
STOP
BLADE
and
STOP
ENGINE
before leaving the operators
position for any
reason.
11. Before cleaning,
repairing
or inspecting
make
certain engine, blade and all moving parts have
STOPPED.
Disconnect
and secure spark plug
wire
away
from
plug to
prevent
accidental
starting.
12. STOP engine and wait until the blade comes to
complete
STOP
before
removing
grass
bag
and/or clearing grass.
13. DO NOT operate mower without the entire grass
catcher,
discharge
guard, rear guard or other
safety devices in place and working.
14. DO NOT point discharge
at people,
passing
cars, windows or doors.
15. DO NOT discharge
material against
a wall or
obstruction.
Material
may
ricochet
back
towards the operator.
16. Slow down before turning.
17. Watch out for
traffic when near or crossing
roadways.
18. DO
NOT operate
engine
in enclosed
areas.
Engine
exhaust
gases
contain
carbon
monoxide, a deadly poison.
19. Only
use
accessories
approved
by
the
manufacturer.
See manufacturer's
instructions
for
proper
operation
and
installation
of
accessories.
MAINTENANCE
AND STORAGE
1.
DO NOT store mower or fuel container
inside
where fumes may reach an open flame, spark or
pilot light such as in a water heater, furnace,
clothes
dryer
or other
gas appliance.
Allow
engine to cool before storing
machine
in an
enclosure. Store fuel container
out of reach of
children
in
a
well
ventilated,
unoccupied
building.
2.
Keep mower and engine free of grass, leaves or
excess grease to reduce fire hazard and engine
overheating.
3.
When
draining
fuel tank, drain
fuel into an
approved
container
outdoors
and away from
open flame.
4.
Keep all bolts, especially blade bolts, nuts and
screws properly tight. Check that all cotter pins
are in proper position.
5.
Always
provide
adequate
ventilation
when
running engine. Engine exhaust gases contain
carbon monoxide, a deadly poison.
6.
Service
engine
and
make
adjustments
only
when engine is stopped.
Removed spark plug
wire from spark
plug and secure wire away
from spark plug to prevent accidental starting.
7.
DO
NOT
change
engine
governor
speed
settings or overspeed engine.
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