Operation - Honda HR214 Owner's Manual

OPERATION
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This MOWER should be used with the grass ban.
The following suggestions and rules are intended
to help you operate your Honda HR214 under the
safest conditions possible. Be. alert and exercise the
same care using the mower as you would using any
other power tool.
* Be especially careful when mowing uneven or
rough ground. The mower may tilt, exposing the
blade, and hidden objects could be thrown by the
blade. Keep all four wheels on the ground.
+ Mow across slopes. Do not mow excessively steep
slopes.
* Control direction by the handle, not by foot pres-
sure or the mower housing.
* Keep a firm hold on the handle and walk, never
run, with the mower. Don't lag behind the machine
or let it pull you.
CAUTION
Use extra care when mowing around objects to
keep the blade from striking them. Never deliber-
ately mow over any object.
Stop the engine immediately if the blade hits an
object or the mower starts to vibrate. Remove the
spark plug cap (keep the wire away from the plug)
and inspect for damage.
NOTE: (Self-propelled type) Do not use the drive
clutch when maneuvering around trees, etc. Release
the clutch and push the mower while using the
ROTO-STOP for better directional control.
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