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DONOT:
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or em-
bankments. The operator could losefooting
or balance.
Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced footing
could cause slipping.
IlL Children
IMPORTANT
nect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire
away from the plug to prevent accidental
starting. Always wear eye protectionwhen
you make adjustments or repairs.
Tragic accidentscan occur if theoperator is not
alert to the presence of children. Children are
often attracted to the mower and the mowing
activity.Never assume that childrenwill remain
where you last saw them.
1. Keep children out of the mowing area and
under the watchful care of a responsible
adult.
2. Be alert and turnmower oft if children enter
the area.
3. Before and white moving backwards, look
behind and down for small children.
4. Keep all nuts and bolts,especially blade at-
tachment bolts, tightand keep equipmentin
good condition.
5. Never tamper with safety devices. Check
their proper operation regularly.
6.
To reduce fire hazard, keep mower free of
grass, leaves, or other debris build-up.
Clean up oil or fuel spillage.Allow mower to
cool before storing.
7. Stop and inspect the equipmentif you strike
an object. Repair, if necessary, before ra-
starting.
8. Never attempt to make wheel height adjust-
ments while the engine (motor) is running.
9. Always disconnectelectricmowers (live op-
erated) before cleaning, repaidng, or ad-
justing.
4. Never allow children to operate the mower.
5. Use extra care when approaching blind cor-
ners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that
may obscure vision.
IV. Service
"1. Use extra care in handlinggasolineand oth-
er fuels.They are flammable and vapors are
explosive.
a. Use only an approved container.
b. Never remove gas cap or add fuel with
the engine running.Allow engine to cool
before refueling. Do not smoke.
c. Never refuel the machine indoors.
d. Never storethe machine orfuel contain-
er inside where there is an open flame,
such as a water heater.
*2. Never run an engine indoors or inside a
closed area.
3. Never make adjustmentsor repairs to items
such as the heightadjusters or grass catch-
er with the engine (motor) running. Discon-
10.
Grass catcher components are subject to
wear, damage, and deterioration, which
could expose moving partsor allowobjects
to be thrown.Frequently check components
and replace with manufacturer's recom-
mended parts, when necessary. For stor-
age, always make sure grass catcher is
empty.
11. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap
the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra
caution when servicing them.
12. Do not change the engine governor setting
or over-speed the engine.
13. Frequently check the blade for wear or dam-
ages such as cracksand nicks.A blade that
is bent or damaged must be immediately re-
placed with a factory replacement blade.
For safety and good cutting performance,
replace the blade every two years. Fre-
quently check _e blade bolt and the engine
mounting bolts. Replace damaged bolts
and tighten loose bolts.
14. Use only original equipment or authorized
replacement parts.
*Asterisked items do not apply to electric mowers.
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