III. CHILDREN
Tragicaccidentscan occurif theoperator
isnotalertto the presenceof children,
Childrenare oftenattractedto the
machineand the mowingactivity.Never
assumethat children willremainwhere
youlast sawthem.
• Keep childrenoutof the mowingarea
and underthe watchfulcareof another
responsibleadult.
• Bealert andtum machineoff ifchildren
enterthe area.
• Beforeand when backing,lookbehind
and downfor small children.
• Never carrychildren.They mayfall off
and be seriouslyinjuredor interfere
withsafe machineoperation.
• Never allowchildrento operatethe
machine.
• Use extracare when approachingblind
comers,shrubs,trees, orotherobjects
thatmay obscurevision.
IV. SERVICE
• Use extracare in handlinggasoline
and otherfuels. They are flammable
and vaporsare explosive.
- Use onlyan approvedcontainer,
- Never removegas cap or add fuel
withthe engine running.Allow
engineto cool before refueling.Do
notsmoke,
- Never refuelthe machineindoors.
- Neverstorethe machineor fuel
containerinsidewhere there is an
openflame, suchas a water heater.
• Never run a machineinsidea closed
area,
• Keep nutsand bolts,especiallyblade
attachmentbolts, tightand keep
equipmentin good condition.
• Never tamperwithsafetydevices.
Check theirproperoperationregularly.
• Keep machinefree ofgrass, leaves,or
other debrisbuild-up.Clean oil or fuel
spillage.Allowmachineto coolbefore
storing.
• Stopand inspectthe equipmentifyou
strikean object. Repair,if necessary,
before restarting.
• Never make adjustmentsor repairs
withthe engine running.
• Grasscatchercomponentsare subject
to wear, damage,and deterioration,
whichcouldexposemovingpartsor
allowobjectsto bethrown. Frequently
checkcomponentsand replacewith
manufacturer's recommendedparts,
when necessary.
• Mowerbladesare sharpand can cut.
Wraptheblade(s) or weargloves,and
useextracautionwhen servicingthem.
• Check brake operationfrequently.
Adjustand serviceas required.
• Be surethe area is clearof other
peoplebefore mowing.Stop machineif
anyoneentersthe area.
• Never carry passengersor children
evenwiththebladesoff.
• Do notmow in reverse unlessabso-
lutelynecessary.Alwayslook down
and behindbeforeand whilebacking..
• Nevercarrychildren.They may fall off
and be seriouslyinjuredor interfere
with safe machineoperation.
• Keep childrenoutof the mowingarea
and underthe watchfulcare of another
rc'_f',_,r_1_1_adult.
• Bealert andturnmachineoff ifchildren
enterthe area.
• Beforeand when backing,lookbehind
and downfor small children.
• Mow up and downslopes(15° Max),
notacross.
• Removeol_tacles suchas rocks,tree
limbs,etc.
• Watchfor holes,ruts,orbumps.
Uneventerraincouldoverturnthe
machine.Tall grasscan hideobstacles.