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• 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
untilthe 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 drags.
• 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-propel.ledmecha-
nism or drive clutch on mowers so
equipped before starting the engine
(motor).
• Iftheequipmentshouldstarttovibrale
abnormally,stoptheengine(motor)
and checkimmediatelyforthecause.
Vibrationisgenerallya warningof
trouble.
• Alwayswear safetygogglesor safety
glasseswithsideshleldswhen
operatingmower.
II. SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a majorfactor related to slip
and fall accidents which can result in
severe injury. Allslopes require extra
caution, If you feel uneasy on a slope, do
notmow it.
DO:
• Mow acrossthe face of slopes: never
up and down. Exercise extreme caution
when changing directionon slopes.
• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc.
• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps.Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
DO NOT:
• Do not tdm near drop-offs, ditches or
embankments. The operator could lose
footing or balance.
• Do not trim excess'Neiy steep slopes.
• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced
footing could cause slipping.
III. CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur it 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 ofthe trimming area
and under the watchful care of another
responsible adult.
• Be alert and turn machine off if children
enter the area.
• Before aed white walking backwards,
look behind and down for small
children.
• Never allow children to operate the
machine.
• Use extra care when approaching blind
comers, 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
containerinsidewhere thereisan
open flame,such as a waterheater,
• Never runa machine insidea closed
area.
• Never make adjustmentsorrepairswith
theengine(motor)running.Disconnect
thesparkplugwire,and keep thewire
away from the plug to prevent acciden-
tal starting.
• Keep nuts and belts, especially blade
attachment bolts, tightand keep
equipment in good condition.
• Never temper with safety devices.
Check their proper operation regularly.
• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or
other debds build-up. Clean oil or fuel
spillage. Allow machine to cool before
stodng.
• 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
runnk_g.
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