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Safety
Safety Alert Symbol
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This is a safety alert symbol. It is used in this
manual and on the unit to alert you to potential
hazards. When you seethis symbol, read and
obey the messagethat follows it. Failureto obey
safety messages could result in personal injury or property
damage.
This machine meets voluntary safety standard B71.1 -
1998, which is sponsored
by the Outdoor
Power
Equipment Institute, Inc., and is published by the American
National Standards Institute.
• lL WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
IMPORTANT
Safe OperationPractices for Walk-BehindMowers
Thiscuttingmachineis capableofamputatinghandsand feet andthrowingobjects.
Failureto observethe followingsafety instructions couldresult in seriousinjuryor death.
I. GENERALOPERATION
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1.
Read, understand and follow all
instructions on the machine and in
the manuals provided with the unit.
Be thoroughly familiar with the
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controls and the proper use of the
mower before starting.
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2.
Do not put hands or feet near or
under rotating parts. Keepclear of
the mower blade and discharge
opening at all times.
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3.
Only allow responsible individuals,
who are familiar with the instruc-
tions, to operate the mower.
4.
Clearthe area of objects such as
rocks, toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc.,
which could be picked up and thrown
by the blade.
5.
Be sure the area is clear of other
people before mowing. Stop mower if
anyone enters the area. Keep
bystanders at least 25 feet away from
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the area of operation.
6.
Do not operatethe mower when
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barefoot or wearing open sandals.
Always wear substantial foot wear.
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7.
Do not pull mower backwards unless
absolutely necessary.Look down and
behind before and while moving
backwards.
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8.
Do not operate mower without all
guards in placeand either the entire
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Grass Catcher,the Mulching Plug or
the optional Side-Discharge Chute
installed. ROTATINGBLADES-- Do
not open discharge guard while
engine is running.
Refer to provided instructions for
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proper operation and accessory
installation. Use only accessories
approved by GardenWay Inc.
19.
Shut off engine when crossing gravel
drives, walks, or roads.
20.
Stop engineand disconnect spark
plug wire from spark plug whenever
you leaveunit, before cleaning mower
or unclogging chute.
Shut the engine off and wait until the
blade comes to a complete stop
before installing or removing the
Mulching Plug, optional Side-
Discharge Chute or the Grass
Catcher. Make certain that an attach-
ment is installed before operating the
mower. Empty the Grass Catcher
after each use- decomposing debris
could generateenough heat to catch
fire.
Mow only in daylight or in good arti-
ficial light.
Do not operate mower while under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Never operatemower in wet grass.
Always be sure of your footing; keep
a firm hold on the handle and walk;
never run.
Be sure Wheel Drive Bail is disen-
gaged before starting engine.
If the unit should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the engine and dis-
connect the spark plug wire. Then
check immediately for the cause.
Vibration is generallya warning of
trouble.
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We recommend that you wear safety
goggles or safety glasses when
operating the mower.
Watch for traffic when operating
near, or when crossing roadways.
Never attempt to carry children or
other passengers on the mower.
They could fall off and be seriously
injured, or they could interfere with
the safe operation of the mower.
Checkthe operation of the Operator
PresenceControl Bail (top bail,
mounted on handlebar) before each
use. The Operator PresenceControl
Bail is a safety device that is designed
to stop the mower blade within three
seconds after releasingthe bail. The
bail must operate freely when pulled
back against the handlebarand
return automatically to the disen-
gaged position when released. If the
engine runs longer than three
seconds after releasingthe bail, the
system is not working properly.
Immediately contact an authorized
service dealer or the Factory
Technical Service Department for
instructions. Do not usethe mower
until the mechanism is repaired.
Never run the engine in an enclosed
area. Engineexhaustcontains carbon
monoxide, a deadly gas that is
odorless, colorless and tasteless.
Always run the engine outdoors and
make sure there is adequate
ventilation.
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