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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 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 this operator's manual carefully
Become familiar with
the controls and know how to operate your mower properly,,
Learn how to quickly stop mower,.
.
Do not anew 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 thismanual..
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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 that are not recommended
by the manufacturer_
Use of such attachments may be
hazardous.
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The blade turns when the engine is running.
PREPARATION;
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Always thoroughlycheck the area to be mowed and clear it of
all stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects_
These objects wiU be thrown by the blade and can cause
severe injury.
•
Always wear safety glasses or eye shields when starting and
white using your mower..
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Dress properly
Do not operate mower when barefoot or
wearing open sandals
Wear only solid shoes with good
traction when mowing..
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Check fuel tank before starting engine. Do not fill gas tank
indoors,when lhe engine is running orwhen the engine is hot.
Allow the engine to cool for several minutes before filling the
gas tank. Clean off any spilled gasoline before starting the
engine,
•
Always make wheel height adjustments before starting your
mower Never attempt to do thiswhile the engine is running_
•
Mow only in daylight or good artificial light
OPERATION:
•
Keep youreyes and mind on your mower and the area being
cut° Do not let other interests distract you_
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Do not mow wet or slippery grass. Never run while operating
yourmower. Always be sure of yourfooting- 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, walks, roads, and
any gravel-covered areas.
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Never" direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor
allow anyone near the mower while you are operating iL
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Before cleaning, inspecting, or repairing your mower, stop the
engine and make absolutely sure the blade and alt moving
parts have stopped. Then disconnect the 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
Follow the procedure outlined above, then repair any dam-
age before restarting and operating you mower.
•
Do not change the governer settings or overspeed the
engine_ Engine damage or personal injury may result.
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Do notoperate your mower if it vibrates abnormally. Exces-
sive vibration is an indication of damage;
stop the engine,
safely check for the cause of vibration and repairas required,.
•
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
across the face of slopes, never up and down or you might
lose your footing. Do not mow excessively steep sFopes Use
caution when operating the mower on uneven terrain orwhen
changing directions - maintain good footing,
•
Never operate your mower without proper guards, plates,
grass catcher or other safety devices in place.
MAINTENANCE
AND STORAGE:
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Check the blade and the engine mounting bolts often to be
sure they are tightened properly.
•
Check all boils, nuts and screws at frequent intervals for
proper tightness to be sure mower is in safe working condi-
tion.
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Keep all safety devices in place and working.
To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves
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..
Atlow engine to cool before storing in any encIosure_.
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.
Look for this symbol
to point out im-
portant
safety precautions.
It means
CAUTION!!!
BECOME
ALERT!!!
YOUR
SAFETY
IS INVOLVED.
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
repa,rs.
,A WARNING
The engine
exhaust
from this product
con-
tains ctiemicals
known to the State of Califor-
nia to cause
cancer,
birth defects,
or other
reproductive
harm.
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