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1.4.9 Start the engine carefully with feet well away from the blades.
1.4.10 Keep hands, feet and clothing away from rotating parts
while the mower is being operated.
1.4.11 Stop the engine and disconnect the spark plug wire(s)and/
or remove key:
a) Before checking, cleaning or working on the mower.
b) After striking a foreign object (inspect the mower for
damage and make repairs before restarting and
operating the mower).
1.4.12 Stop the engine:
a) Before clearing blockages.
b) Before removing the grass catcher.
c) Whenever you leave the mower.
d) Before refueling.
e) Before making height adjustments.
1.4.13 Before stopping the engine, return the throttle control to the
idle position for 30 seconds to allow the engine to cool down.
1.4.14 The fuel system is provided with a shut-off valve. The
fuel shut-off valve is used to shut off the fuel when:
a) The machine will not be used for a few days
b) During transport to and from the job
c) When parking inside a building
1.4.15 This mower was designed for one operator only. Keep all
others away from mower during operation.
1.4.16
Do Not
mow without the grass deflector or entire grass
collection system in place and in proper working condition.
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DO NOT
operate the engine in a small
confined area where dangerous carbon
monoxide fumes can collect.
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Failure to follow safety instructions
and cautious operating practices can
result in serious injury.
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Although hazard control and accident
prevention partially are dependent upon
the design and configuration of the
equipment, these factors are also
dependent upon the awareness, concern,
prudence and proper training of the
personnel involved in the operation,
transport, maintenance and storage of
the equipment. It is essential that all
Operator Safety Mechanisms be connected
and in operating condition prior to use
for mowing.