SAFETY RULES
_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 IN 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 this operator's manual carefully..Become familiar with
the controls and know hew to operate your mower properly.
Learn how to quickly stop mower..
•
Do not allow children to use your mower Never allow adults
to use mower without proper instructions
•
Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, especially
small children and pets.
•
Use mower only as the manufacturer intended and as de-
scribed in this manual.
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Do not operate mower if it has been dropped or damaged in
any manner_ Always have damage repaired before using
your mower.
•
Do not use accessory attachments thatare not recommended
by the manufacturer:
Use of such attachments may be
hazardous
*
The btadeturnswhenthe engine is running
PREPARATION:
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Always thoroughlycheck the area to be mowed and clear itof
all stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects_
These objects will be thrown by the blade and can cause
severe injury_
•
Always wear' safety glasses or eye shields when starting and
while using your mower.,
•
Dress propedy,
Do not operate mower when barefoot or
weadng open sandals
Wear only solid shoes with good
traction when mowing.
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Check fuet tank before starting engine. Do not fill gas tank
indoors, when the engine is running orwhen the engine is hot.
Allow the engine to cool for several minutes before fillingthe
gas tank.. Clean off any spilled gasoline before starting the
engine_
•
Always make wheel height adjustments before starting your
mower. Never attempt to do this while the engine is running
°
Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.,
OPERATION:
°
Keep your eyes and mind on your mower and the area being
cut. Do not let other interests distract you.
°
Do not mow wet or slippery 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
clear of the discharge opening at all times
•
Always stop the engine whenever you leave or are not using
your mower, or before crossing driveways, waiks, roads, and
any graveFcovered areas
•
Never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor
allow anyone near the mower while you are operating it..
•
Before cleaning, inspecting, or repairing your mower, stop the
engine and make absolutely sure the blade and all moving
parts have stopped_ Then disconnectthe spark plug wire and
keep it away from the spark plug to prevent accidental
starting._
•
Do not continue to run your mower' if you hit a foreign object.
Foltow the procedure outlined above, then repair any dam-
age before restarting and operating you mower_
•
Do not change the governor settings or overspeed the
engine, Engine damage or personaf injury may result
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Do not operate your mower if it vibrates abnormally° Exces-
sive v_bration is an indication of damage; stop the engine,
safely check for the cause of vibration and repair as required.
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Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are danger-
OUS,
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Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you
Mow
acmes the face of slopes, never up and down or you might
loseyourfooting. Do not mow excessively steep slopes. Use
cautionwhen operatingthe mower on uneven terrain erwhen
changing directions- maintain good footing°
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Never operate your mower without proper guards, plates,
grass catcher or other safety devices in place.
MAINTENANCE
AND STORAGE:
•
Check the blade and the engine mounting bolts often 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 condi-
tion_
•
Keep aUsafety devices in place and working.
•
To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, Eeaves
or excessive grease and oil.
°
Check grass catcher often for deterioration and wear and
replace worn bags
Use only replacement bags that are
recommended by and comply with specifications of the
manufacturer of your mower°
•
Always keep a sharp blade on your mower.
•
Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure
•
Never store mower with fuel in the tank inside a building
where fumes may reach an open flame or an ignition source
such as a hot water heater, space heater, clothes dryer, etc..
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CAUTION:
Always
disconnect
spark
plug wire and place wire where it can-
not contact spark plug in order to pre-
vent accidental
starting
when
setting
up, transporting,
adjusting
or making
repairs,
WARNING A
The engine
exhaust
from
this product
con-
tains chemicals
known to the State of Califor-
nia to cause
cancer,
birth defects,
or other
reproductive
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