• Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel
drives, walks, or roads.
• Stop the engine (motor) whenever you
leave the equipment, before cleaning
the mower or unclogging the chute.
• Shut the engine (motor) off and wait
until the blade comes to complete stop
before removing grass catcher.
• Mow only in daylight or good artificial
light.
• Do not operate the machine while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Never operate machine in wet grass.
Always be sure of your footing: keep a
firm hold on the handle and walk; never
run.
• Disengage the self-propelled
mecha-
nism or drive clutch on mowers so
equipped before starting the engine
(motor).
• If the equipment should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the engine (motor)
and check immediately for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of
trouble.
• Always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields when
operating mower.
II. SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes
are a major factor
related
to slip
and fall accidents
which can result in
severe
injury. All slopes
require
extra
caution,
if you feel uneasy
on a slope, do
not mow it.
DO"
• Mow across
the face of slopes:
never
up and down.
Exercise
extreme
caution
when changing
direction
on slopes.
• Remove
obstacles
such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc.
• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.
Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
DO NOT:
• Do not trim near drop-offs, ditches or
embankments.
The operator
could lose
footing
or balance.
• Do not trim excessively
steep slopes.
• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced
footing could cause slipping.
III. CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator
is not alert to the presence of children.
Children are often attracted to the
machine and the mowing activity. Never
assume that children will remain where
you last saw them.
• Keep children out of the trimming area
and under the watchful care of another
responsible adult.
• Be alert and turn machine off if children
enter the area.
• Before and while walking backwards,
look behind and down for small
children.
• Never allow children to operate the
machine.
• Use extra care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects
that may obscure vision.
IV. SERVICE
• Use extra care in handling gasoline
and other fuels. They are flammable
and vapors are explosive.
-Use only an approved container.
-Never remove gas cap or add fuel
with the engine running. Allow
engine to cool before refueling. Do
not smoke.
-Never refuel the machine indoors.
- Never store the machine or fuel
container inside where there is an
open flame, such as a water heater.
• Never run a machine inside a closed
area.
• Never
make adjustments
or repairs
with
the engine
(motor)
running.
Disconnect
the spark plug wire, and keep the wire
away from the plug to prevent
acciden-
tal starting.
• Keep nuts and bolts,
especially
blade
attachment
bolts, tight and keep
equipment
in good
condition.
• Never tamper
with safety
devices.
Check
their
proper
operation
regularly.
• Keep machine
free of grass,
leaves,
or
other debris
build-up.
Clean
oil or fuel
spillage.
Allow
machine
to cool before
storing.
• Stop and inspect
the equipment
if you
strike an object.
Repair,
if necessary,
before
restarting.
• Never attempt
to make wheel
height
adjustments
while the engine
(motor)
is
running.
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