International Home Products Cadet 80 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
This
symbol is used to call your attention to
instructions concerning your personal safety. Besure
to observe and follow these instructions.
Know the controls and how to stop quickly.
READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL.
No one should operate this machine while under
the influence of intoxicants or drugs that impair
the senses or reactions.
To avoid injury or a possible accident, whenever
the operator dismounts from lawn tractor or leaves
the machine unattended, disengage the mower,
shut off the engine, and remove the ignition key.
Do not allow anyone in the area parellel to the
discharge opening while moving. Although the area
has been supposedly cleared of foreign objects,
small objects may have been overlooked and may
be discharged by the mower causing serious injury.
Handle gasoline with care, as it is highly flam-
mable, A. Use approved gasoline container. B.
Never remove the fuel tank cap or fill tank when
the engine is running, is hot, or indoors. Also, do
not smoke when working around flammable fuel.
Wipe up spilled gasoline. C. Replace fuel tank cap
securely.
Watch out for traffic when crossing or near
roadways.
When making any adjustments to your lawn
tractor, always disconnect the high tension wire to
the spark plug, otherwise the engine may start
causing serious injury.Never place hands or feet under the mower, in the
discharge chute, or near any moving parts while the
mower is running. Do not work on the mower with
the engine running, as mower could accidentally be
engaged and cause injury.
Be sure the mower clutch control is "DIS-
ENGAGED" and the transmission is in neutral
before starting the engine.
Never leave the engine running unattended or
perm it the lawn tractor to be operated by persons
not acquainted with its use and the rules for safeoperation.
It is recommended that the machine be stopped
and inspected for damage after striking a foreign
object and that any damage be repaired before
restarting and operating the machine, as broken
pieces could be thrown causing injury.
Be sure all stones, branches, or other objects that
might be picked up and thrown by the mower
blades are removed before starting to mow.
Until you become familiar with the lawn tractor
it is recommended that qu ick starts, stops, and
rapid engagement of the mower be avoided.
Never look into the discharge opening while the
blades are in motion as a serious accident and/or
injury could result.
Keep the machine in good operating conditon and
keep safety devices in place. Use guards or shields
as instructed to avoid injury.
Stay alert for holes in terrain and other hidden
hazards which could cause loss of control or upset.
The
discharge shield on the mower must beattached
at all times while operating the mower.
Children should not be allowed to operate the lawn
tractor unless properly supervised, and are physi-
cally and mentally capable of safe operation or
injury may occur.
Avoid sudden stops or starts, especially on steep
slopes to avoid injury.
Do not carry passengers or give rides as serious
injury may result.
Disengage
power to the mower when transportingor
not in use.
Before backing the lawn tractor always look forobstacles
or bystanders in the area where the lawntractor
will move.
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