Honda HRC216 Owner's Manual page 3

Thank you for purchasing a Honda rotary mower.
This manual describes operation and maintenance of Honda HRC216SXA and
HRC216HXA rotary mowers. All information in this publication is based on the
latest product information available at the time of printing. Honda hwer Equipment
Mfg., Inc. reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice and
without incurring any obligation.
No part of this publication may be reproduced without written permission.
This manual is a permanent part of the mower and must remain with the mower
if resold.
Honda HRC216 mowers meet CPSC blade safety requirements for walk-behind
rotary mowers.
Honda HRC216 mowers are not factory-equipped with spark arresters. In some
areas, it is illegal to operate an engine without a USDA qualified spark arrester.
Check local laws and regulations before operation. An optional spark arrester is
available from authorized Honda lawn mower dealers.
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL CAREFULLY. Pay special attention to these
symbols and any instructions that follow:
B
Indicates sedous injury or death WILL result if instructions
are not followed.
B
Indicates a strong possibility that serious injury or death may
result if instructions are not followed.
B
Indicates a possibilii that minor injury could result if
instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Indicates that equipment or propem/ damage
could result if instructions are not followed.
NOTE: Gives helpful information.
Honda rotary mowers are designed to give safe and dependable service if operated
according to instructions. Operating this mower requires special effort on your
part to ensure your safety and the safety of others.
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Careless operation or misuse may cause injury or property
damage. Read and understand this owner's manual before operating
the mower.
B
Using this product for a purpose not intended may cause
injury or property damage. Use only for mowing (cutting) grass, and for bagging
cut grass when equipped with the standard grass bag or optional hard-shell grass
catcher.
If a problem should arise, or if you have any questions about your mower, see
an authorized Honda lawn mower dealer.
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