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SAFETY RULES
4_lb Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers
IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE iS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS,
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT tN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH,
SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY. YOUR UNIT IS
EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE
CONTROLS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES
TRAINING:
• Read ihis operator's manual carafully Become familiarwtth
theoonlrolsand know how to operateyour mswer properly.
Learnhow toquickly stopmower
, Do notatlow chltdrento use your mower Never allowadMitS
to usemower without proper fnslruclisns
,, Keep the area o! opera!ionclear of el! persons, especially
smallchildrenand pets
• Use mower only as the manulacturer intended and as de.
scribed inthis manuel
,, Do notoperate mower if it has been droppedor damaged in
any manner Always have damage repaired before using
your mower
• Donotuseaccessoryettachmenlsthalarenotracommended
by the manuiacturar Use of such attachments may be
hazardous
• The blade lures when the angina tsrunning
PREPARATION:
. Always thorsughly checktheareato bemowed andoleaMtof
all stsnes, sticks, wires, bones, andother foreign objects,
These ob}ecls wi!l be thrown by Ihe blade and can cause
severe injury
Always wear safety glasses oreye shields when starting and
whileusingyour mower.
Dress properly, Do not operate mower when barelool or
wearing open sandals Wear only solid shoes wlth good
tracllon whenmowing
ChecI<fuel lank before starting engtne. Do not fill gas tank
Indoors,whenthe engine isrunningorwhenthe engineIshot.
Altow the engine tocool forseveralminutes before ltllingthe
gas tank. Clean oil any spilled gasoline before stadlng the
engine.
,, A_waysmake wheelheightadjuelments before etad_ngyour
mower Never attempt todo th}swhiletheengine Isrunning
• Mow only tndaylight or good adfficfaElight
OPERATION:
• Keep youreyes and mindonyourmower endIhe area being
cut. Do not letotherInterests distract you
Do notmow wetorsUpper'/grass, Never runwhtteoperating
yourmower. Always besura ofyourfooting- keep afirm hold
onthe handles end watk
Do not put hands or feet near or underrotating pads Keep
ciearof the dischargeopening at alftimes,
• Aiways stopthe engine wheneveryouleave orarenot using
yourmower, orbefore crossingdriveways,weika,made,and
any graveI..coveradareas
• Never direcl discharge of materiel toward byslandets nor
allow anyone near the mower whileyou areoperatingtL
• Beforecleaning, Inspecting, orrepairingyour mower,stopthe
engine and make absolutely sure the blade and all moving
padshavestopped. Then disconnectthe sparkplug wire and
keep It away from the spark plug to prevent accidental
starling
• Do notconllnuetorunyour mowerifyou hita foreignobject
Followthe procedure outfinadabove, thenrepair any dam-
age befora rostad_ngand operatingyou mower_
• Do nol change the governor setUngs or overspend the
engine Enginedamage or personalfn}ury may result
• Do not operate your mowerifitvibratesabnormally Exses-
sivevibration isan indicationofdamage; stopIhe engine,
safefycheckfor thecauseofvibrationand repairasrequired
• Do nottun theengtneindoors Exhaust fumes are dangeP
ous
• Never cut grass by pulIingthe mower towards you Mow
acrossthefaceof slopes, never up and down or you might
ioseyourfaettng. Donolmowexcessivalysteepslopss Uae
cautionwhenoperatingthemower onuneven terrainorwhen
changingdirections- maintain goodfooting
• Never operateyour mowerwithoutproper guards, plates,
grass catcher orothersafetydevices In place
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:
• Check the bladeand the enginemounling bolts oltanto be
sure theyaretightenedproperly.
• Check all bofts, nuis and screws at frequentintervalsIor
propertightnesstobe suremower Isin safe workingcondt_
lion
• Keepelf safetydevices In placeandworking
• To reduce fire hazard, keepthe enginefree sf grass, leaves
or excessive greaseend oil
• Check grass catcheroften for deterioration end wear and
replace wornbags Usa ontyreplacement bags that are
recommended by and comply wiih speolncaltonsof the
manufacturer of your mower
• AIwayskeepa sharpMade on your mower
• Allow enginetocootbefore etodngIn any enclosure,
,, Never stere mower with fuel In the tank Inside a building
wheretumes may reachanopenflame oran ignitionsource
such asehotwaterheater,spacehearNr, clothesdryer, elc
Look for this symbol to point out im-
portant safety precautions. It means
CAUT!ONII1 BECOMEALERTltl YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
_ CAUTION: Always disconnect spark
plug wire and place wire where it can-
notcontact spark plug tn order to pre_
vent accidental starting when setting
up, transporting, adjusting or making
repairs.
WARNING
t'l'heengine exhaust from this product con-
ns chemicals Known to the State of Cslhor-
nia to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.