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IMPORTANTOPERATORSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS(Continued)
SAFEHANDLING OFGASOLINE
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7. Removegas-poweredequipment from the vehicle or
trailer and refuelit on the ground. If this is not possible,
then refuelequipment using a portablecontainer, rather
than a gasolinedispenser nozzle.
8. DONOTstart gas poweredequipment in enclosed
vehicles or trailers.
9. Keepthe nozzlein contact with the rim of the fuel tank or
container openingat all times until fueling is complete. DO
NOTusea nozzle lock-opendevice
10. If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing
immediately.
11. DONOToverfill a fuel tank. Replacefuel cap and tighten
securely.
OPERATION
1. DONOTput handsor feet near or under rotating parts.
Keepclearof dischargeareawhile engine is running.
2. STOPenginewhen crossing gravel drives, walks, or
roads, andunder anyconditions where thrown objects
might be a hazard.
3. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
4. DONOToperatemower while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
5.After striking aforeign object or if mower vibrates
abnormally,STOPthe engine,disconnect and securespark
plug wire. Inspect the mower for anydamageand repair the
damagebeforestarting.
6. DONOTmow near drop offs, ditches or embankments.
Operatorcould lose footing or balance.
7. STAYALERTfor holes and other hidden hazards.Tall
grass can hideobstacles. Keepawayfrom ditches,
washouts, culverts, fencesand protruding objects.
8. DONOTmow on wet grass. Always be sure of your
footing. Keepa firm hold on the handleand walk, neverrun.
Slipping could cause injury.
9.ALWAYSstay behind handlewhen engine (motor) is
running.
10. DONOTleavethe machinewith the engine running.
STOPBLADEand STOPENGINEbeforeleavingthe
operators position for any reason.
11. Beforecleaning, repairing or inspecting make certain
engine,blade andall moving parts haveSTOPPED.
Disconnectand securespark plug wire awayfrom plug to
prevent accidentalstarting.
12. STOPengineandwait until the bladecomes to
completeSTOPbeforeremoving grass bag and/or clearing
grass.
13. DONOToperatemower without the entire grass
catcher,or guards in placedischarge guard, rearguard or
other safety devicesin placeand working. DONOTpoint
discharge at people,passing cars, windows or doors.
OPERATION
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14. DONOTdischarge material against awall or
obstruction. Material may ricochet back towards the
operator.
15. Slow down beforeturning.
16. Watchout for traffic when near or crossing roadways.
17. DONOToperateengine in enclosedareas. Engine
exhaust gasescontain carbon monoxide, adeadly poison.
18. Onlyuse accessoriesapprovedby the manufacturer.
See manufacturer'sinstructions for proper operation and
installation of accessories.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1. DONOTstore mower or fuel container inside where
fumes may reachan open flame, sparkor pilot light such as
in awater heater,furnace, clothes dryer or other gas
appliance. Allow engineto cool before storing machine in
an enclosure.Store fuel container out of reachof children
in awell ventilated, unoccupiedbuilding.
2. Keepmower and enginefree of grass, leavesor excess
greaseto reducefire hazardand engine overheating.
3. Whendraining fuel tank, drain fuel into an approved
container outdoors and away from open flame.
4. Keepall bolts, especially bladebolts, nuts and screws
properly tight. Checkthat all cotter pins are in proper
position.
5. Alwaysprovide adequateventilation when running
engine. Engineexhaust gasescontain carbon monoxide, a
deadly poison.
6. Serviceengine and makeadjustments only when engine
is stopped. Removedspark plug wire from spark plug and
secure wire awayfrom spark plug to prevent accidental
starting.
7. DONOTchangeengine governor speedsettings or
overspeed engine.
8. Checkgrass bag assembly frequently for wear or
deterioration to avoidthrown objects and exposureto
moving parts. Replacewith new bag if loose seamsor tears
are evident. Replaceslider or bag adapterif brokenor
cracked.
9. Mower bladesare sharp andcan cut. Wrap the bladesor
wear heavy leathergloves and useCAUTIONwhen handling
them.
10. DONOTtest for spark by grounding spark plug next to
spark plug hole; spark plug could ignite gas exiting engine.
11. Havemachineserviced by an authorized SNAPPER
dealer at leastonce ayear and havethe dealerinstall any
newsafety devices.
12. Use only genuineSNAPPERreplacementparts to
assure that original standards are maintained.
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