minutesbeforefillingthe gastank.Clean
offanyspilledgas(_tine b eforestartingthe
engine
• Alwaysmakewheelheightadjustments
beforestartingyourmower.. N ever
attemptto do this whilethe
engine is
running,
= Mow only in daylight or good artificial
light_
OPERATION:
• Keep your eyes and mind on your mower
and the are a being cut. Do not let other
interests distract you.
• Do not mow wet or slipper/grass,
Never
run while operating
your mower.
Always
be sure of your footing -- keep a firm
hold on the handles
and walk.
° Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep cleai" bf the discharge
opening at all times.
• Always stop the engine whenever
you
leave or are not using
your mower,
or
before crossing
driveways,
walks, roads,
and any gravel--covered
areas.
• Never direct dis.charge
of mate#al
toward
bystanders
nor allow anyone
near the
mower whiie you are ol3erating it.
• Before cleaning,
inspecting, or repairing
your mower, stop the engine and make
abso ute!y sure the bladeand
all mov!qg
parts have stopped.
Thendisconnect
the
spark plug wire and keepltt away :f_6m il:ib
spa_-k_piug toiprevent
accidental
sta_ing,
, DO not,€ontinue
to run your mowe[
tf you
hit ,a fo_,eign object.Fo
lo& the i_rocedure
outlined above, then repair any damage
before restart ng and operating
you
mower,
o Do not change the g0vernor
settings
Or
overspeed
the engine,
Engine damage
or
personal
injury may i'esulL
o Do not Operate your mower
f it V brates
abnorma!!y,
Excessive
vibrat!on
is an
indication
of damage;
stc_p the engine,
safely chec k for the cause of vibration.
and repair as required.
• Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust
fumes are dangerous,
• Never Cut grass by pulling the mower
slopes,
never up:and dewri or you might
• t0se your footing,
Do not mow exces,
sively steep slopes,
Use cautior_ when
operating
the mower on uneven terrain or
when Changing directions
-- ma ntain
good footing.
- Never operate your mower wffhou!
proper guards, platesl grass catcher or
other safety devices
in place.
MAINTENANCE
AND
STORAGE:
o Check the blade and the engine mounF
ing bolts of!en to be sure they are
tightened
properly.
- Check all bolts, nuts and screws at
frequent intervals
for proper tightness
to
.:be sure mower is in safe working
condition.
_
* Keep all safety devices
in place;at_d
!
working.
o To redu(;e fire hazard,
keep the engine
free of grass; leaves or excessive
grease
and oil.
,
-, Check grass catoher often for deteriora-
tion andwear
and replaY;e worn _bags.
Use onl_,"replacement
bag_:that"are
_'
recommended
by and comply with
speci!ications
of the manufacturer
of your
mower.
° Always
keep a sharp blade on your
. mower.
: '!, ,:';:
o Allow engine to coot before storing in'any
enclosureo
._
, Never stere m.0wer with fuel in the tank
:
inside a building where fumes may reach
,,
an open flame or a.n ignition source such
as a hot water I_eater, space h'eater,
ci0thes
dry_r,,etc,
Leek forthis
Symb01to
point 0ut_,Jmportarit
safety precauti0r_s.
It means
....
:'i
CAUTION!Ii
:BECOME
ALERTII!
YOt!)B
SAFETY:IS
INVOLVED.
' .......
_:
CAUTION: Always disconnectspa,r_'
plug wire and place wire where it _, ,_:
cannot contact spark plug in order to ,
prevent accidental starting When setting
up, ti-ansporting,
adjusting
or making
repairs.
WARNING
The eng!in:eexhaust from th s product
contains chem'cals known to the State
of California tO cause cancer, bi_h
defects, or etherreproductive
harm.