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hot. Allow the engine to coolfor several
minutes before fillingthe gas tank. Clean
off _ spilledgasoline before startingthe
engine.
• Always make wheel height adjustments
before sta_ng you_:mower.Never
attempt to dothis while the engine is
running.
• Mow onlyin daylightor good artificial
light.
OPERATION:
• Keep your eyes and mind on your mower
and the area being cut. Do not let other
interests distract you.
• Do not mow wet or slippery grass. Never
run while operating your mower. Always
be:sure of your footing m 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.
• Never direct discharge of material toward
bystanders nor allow anyone near the
mower while you are operating it.
• Before cleaning, inspecting, or repairing
your mower, stop the engine and make
absolutely sure the blade and all moving
parts have stopped. Then disconnect the
spark plug wire and keep it away from the
spark plug to prevent accidental starting.
• De-nQt,,_,ontinue to-run your mower if you
hit a foreign object. Follow the procedure
outlined above, then repair any damage
before restarting and operating you
mower.
• Do no[change the govemor settings or
overspeed the engine. Engine damage or
...l_ersonal inj_ry_may result,
• Do n(_toperate your mower if it vibrates
abnormally. Excessivevibrationi,_san
indicationof damage; stopthe engine,
safely check for the cause ofvibration
and repair as required.
• Do not run the engine indoors.Exhaust
fumes are dangerous. --
• Never cut grass by pullingthe mower
towardsyou. Mow across the face of
slopes, never upand down or you might
loseyour footing.Do not mow exces-
sivelysteep slopes. Use caution when
operatingthe mower on uneven terrain
or when changing directions-- maintain
goodfooting.
• Never operate your mower without
properguards, plates, grass catcher or
other safety devices in place.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:
• Check the blade and the engine mount-
ing boltsoftento be sure they are
tightened properly.
• Check all bolts, nutsand screwsat
frequent intervalsfor proper tightnessto
be sum mower isin safe working
condition.
• Keep allsafety devices in place and
working.
• To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine
free of grass, leaves orexcessive grease
and oil.
• Check grass catcher often for deteriora-
tionand wear and replace worn bags.
Use only replacementbags that are
recommended by and comply with
specificationsofthe manufacturer ofyour
mower.
• Always keep a sharp blade on your
mower.
• Allowengine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
• Never store mower with fuel inthe tank
inside a buildingwhere fumes may reach
an open flame or an ignitionsource such
as a hot water heater, space heater,
clothes dryer, etc.
CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug
wire and place wire where it cannot
contact spark plug in order to prevent
accidental startingwhen setting up,
transporting, adjusting or making repairs.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product
containschemicals known to the State of
Californiato cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
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