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SAFETYRULES
CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE
A_. WHERE IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STAR- _k
TING WHEN SETTING-UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING
REPAIRSTOYOURLAWNMOWER
IMPOBTANT
FEDERAL REGULATIONS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE BLADE STOP CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE
RISK OF BLADE CONTACT INJURY. YOUR LAWN MOWER IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS_ DO
NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES°
• BE CAREFUL-WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUN-
NING THE BLADE IS TURNING.
o Please read your owner's manual Only allow
raerSonswho know the safety rules to use your
wn mower_
• DO NOT tie the operator presence control bar
to the handle. Control must be free to permit
brake engagement when handles and control
are released.
o DO NOT allow children to use your lawn
mower'.
° Check your lawn mower over before each use
Tighten any loose bolts, nuts, etc.
o Remove all sticks, stones, wires, cans, boards,
etc. from area to be mowed These objects can
be thrown by the blade.
o DO NOT allow children, bystanders or pets in
the area while mowing
• Always wear shoes when mowing. DO NOT
operate lawn mower when barefoot or wear'-
ing open sandals.
o Always wear safety glasses or eye shields
before starting your lawn mower' and while
mowing°
• Always shut off engine before trying to adjust
whee/heights.
• When engine is running, DO NOT put hands
or feet under lawn mower or in the discharge
chute, nor make any adjustments.
• Stay clear of discharge opening at all times_
a Do not fill gas tank when engine is running,
when indoors or when engine is hot. Allow
engine to cool for several minutes before fill-
ing gas tank. Clean off any spilled gasoline
before starting engine°
" Mow only in good light_
o Always stop blade when not cutting grass or
when crossing gravel drive, sidewalk, or'
roadway_
• DO NOT continue to run your lawn mower if
you hit a foreign object° Stop the engine,
disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark
plug, inspect the lawn mower for damage and
make repairs as required.
• DO NOT usea damaged lawn mower_ Always
have damage repaired before mowing
o DO NOT run your lawn mower if it vibrates
too much. Stop engine and make repairs.
Vibration is an indication of damage_
• Never use your lawn mower without proper
guards or deflectors in place,
• Always mow across a slope or inclined area.
DO NOT mow up or down a slope or inclined
area,
• DO NOT mow in wet grass. Be careful of
footing when mowing in wet grass, use shoes
with good traction_
o DO NOT run with the lawn mower,
o DO NOT run your lawn mower indoors° Ex-
haust gases are deadly poison.
o Always disconnect the spark plug wire from
spark plug to prevent accidental starting when
transporting or storing your' lawn mower after
the mowing season.
• DO NOT attempt to raise engine speed above
factory settings° Engine damage or personal
injury may result.
• If a grass catcher isused on your lawn mower',
check the catcher often for damage or
deterioration° It will wear through normal use°
Use only a recommended replacement catcher.
• Always stop blade to remove or' install catcher.
,, DO NOT store your lawn mower or gasoline
where fumes may reach an open flame and
cause a fire.
o DRAIN THE GASOLINE from your lawn
mower before transporting your lawn mower'
inside your car or other' vehicle.
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