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Section 1: Safety
20. Always wear approved safety gog-
gles or safety glasses with side shields
when operating equipment. The use of
any powered machine can result in for-
eign objects being thrown by high-
speed rotating parts which can cause
personal injury or property damage.
Stay away from glass and other easily
thrown or breakable objects.
21. Wear work gloves and sturdy
footwear when using this equipment.
Leather work shoes or short boots are
ideal. They protect ankles and shins
from rocks, pebbles, splinters, etc.
22. It is advisable to wear protective
headgear to prevent the possibility of
being hit by small flying particles, etc.
23. Before each use, inspect the throt-
tle control lever and cable (if so
equipped). Make sure the cable is free
and the lever functions properly.
24. Watch for traffic when near or
when crossing roadways.
25. Never attempt to carry children or
other passengers on the equipment.
They could fall off and be seriously in-
jured, or they could interfere with safe
operation of the equipment.
26. The mower is equipped with a
plastic debris shield in front of the en-
gine and a rubber debris flap under the
frame. They must be in place and
working properly. Never remove or
cause the debris shield or debris flap to
cease working. If either of these parts
is missing or not working properly, do
not use the equipment until this situa-
tion is corrected.
27. Be aware of where the trimmer/
mower is discharging materials and do
not point the discharge at anyone.
28. Never run the engine in an en-
closed area. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide, a deadly gas that is
odorless, colorless and tasteless.
Always run the engine outdoors where
there is adequate ventilation.
29. Slow down before turning.
30. Shut off engine when not trimming
or mowing.
31. Use extra care when loading or un-
loading machine into a trailer or truck.
32. Use this equipment for its intended
purpose only.
33. Always make sure the handlebars
are tight and comfortably positioned.
They should never be in an awkward
position for the operator.
II. Slope Operation
Slopes are a major factor related to
loss of control and tip-over accidents
which can result in severe injury or
death. All slopes require extra cau-
tion. If you can not back up the slope
or you feel uneasy on a slope, do not
mow it.
DO:
Mow across the face of slopes; never
up and down. Exercise extreme cau-
tion when changing direction on
slopes. Avoid slopes greater than
15
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Remove objects such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc.
Uneven terrain could overturn the
machine. Watch for holes, ruts, or
bumps. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
Use slow speed.
Use extra care with grass catchers or
other attachments. These can
change the stability of the machine.
Keep all movement on the slopes
slow and gradual.
Avoid starting or stopping on a
slope.
DO NOT:
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches,
or embankments. You could lose
footing or balance.
Do not mow on very steep slopes.
Do not mow on wet grass. Slippery
footing can be hazardous.
III. Children
Tragic accidents can occur if the op-
erator is not alert to the presence of
children. Children are often attracted
to the trimmer/ mower and the mow-
ing activity. Never assume that chil-
dren will remain where you last saw
them.
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1. Keep children out of the mowing
area and under the watchful care
of a responsible adult.
2. Be alert and turn trimmer/mower off
if children enter the area.
3. Before and while moving back-
wards, look behind and down for
small children.
4. Never allow children to operate the
mower.
5. Use extra care near blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that
may obscure vision.
6. Never carry children, even with the
trimmer head stopped. Children
may fall off and be seriously in-
jured or interfere with safe ma-
chine operation.
7. Do not allow children nearby if you
are working.
IV. Service
1. Use extra care in handling gaso-
line and other fuels. They are
flammable and their vapors are ex-
plosive. To help prevent a fire or
explosion:
a) Use only an approved con-
tainer.
b) Never remove gas cap or add
fuel when the engine is run-
ning. Let engine cool before re-
fueling. Do not smoke.
c) Never refuel the machine in-
doors. Fill the fuel tank out-
doors and with extreme care.
d) Never store the machine or
fuel container inside where
there is an open flame, such
as a water heater, etc.
e) Replace caps on the fuel tank
and fuel container and clean
up spilled fuel before starting
engine. Move machine away
from any gasoline fumes be-
fore starting the engine.
f) Keep matches, smoking ma-
terials, open flames, and
sparks away from the fuel
tank and fuel container.
g) Leave 1/2" air space at the top
of the fuel tank to allow for
fuel expansion.