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IMPORTANT
Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers.
This cuttingmachine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwingobjects. Failure to ob-
serve the following safety instructionscould result in serious injury or death.
I. General Operation
. Read, understand, and follow all instruc-
tions on the machine and inthe manual(s).
Be thoroughlyfamiliar with the controls and
the proper use ofthe mower before starting.
2. Do notput hands or feet near or under rotat-
ingparts. Keep clear of the discharge open-
ing at all times.
3. Only allow responsible individuals, who are
familiar with the instructions,to operate the
mower.
4. Thoroughly inspect the mower and area
where the equipment is to be used. Clear
the area of objects suchas rocks, toys,wire,
bones, sticksetc., which couldbe picked up
and thrown bythe blade.
5. Be sure the area is clear of otherpeople be-
fore mowing. Stop mower if anyone enters
the area.
6. Do not operate the mower when barefoot or
wearing open sandals. Always wear sub-
stantial foot wear.
7. Do not pull mower backwards unless abso-
lutely necessary. Look downand behind be-
fore and while moving backwards.
8. Do not operate the mower without proper
guards, plates, grass catcher or other safety
protective devices in place.
9. See manufacturer's instructions for proper
operation and installation of accessories.
Only use accessories approved by the
manufacturer.
10. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel
drives, walks, or roads.
11. Stop the engine (motor) whenever you
leave the equipment, before cleaning the
mower or unclogging the chute.
12. Shut the engine (motor)offand wait untilthe
blade comes to complete stop before re-
moving grass catcher.
13. Mow only in daylight or good artificiallight.
14. Do not operate the mower while under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or other medica-
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tionwhich can cause drowsiness or affect
your ability to operate this machine safely.
15. Never operate mower in wet grass. Always
be sure of your footing; keep a firm holdon
the handle and walk; never run.
16. Disengage the self-propelled mechanism
or drive clutch on mowers so equipped be-
fore starting the engine (motor).
17. If the equipment should start to vibrate ab-
normally, stopthe engine (motor) and check
immediately for the cause. Vibration isgen-
erally a warning of trouble such as a blade
that is damaged, a loose blade, or the en-
gine mounting bolts are loose.
18. Always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields when operating
mower to protectyoureyes from foreignob-
jects which can be thrown from the unit.
19. Plan your mowing pattern to avoid dis-
charge of matedal toward roads, sidewalks,
bystanders and the like.
20. After striking a foreign object, stop the en-
gine. Remove the wire from the spark plug.
Inspect the blade and mower for damage. If
damaged, repair beforestartingand operat-
ing the mower.
21. Keep any washout portsand other mower
housing service openings dosed when
mowing.
II. Slope Operation
Slopes are a major factor related toslip and fall
accidents which can result in severe injury.All
slopes require extra caution. If you feel uneasy
on a slope, do not mow it.
DO:
Mow across the face of slopes; never up
and down. Do not mow excessively steep
slopes (maximum 15 degrees) or areas
where the ground is very rough. See the
"Guide" in the back ofthis manual to check
a slope. Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes.
Remove objects such as rocks, tree limbs,
etc.
Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall grass
can hide obstacles.
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