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• Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel
ddves, walks, or roads.
• Stop the engine (motor) whenever you
leave the equipment, before de_ming
the mower or unclogging the chute.
• Shut the engine (motor) off and wait
untilthe blade comes tocomplete stop
before removing grass catcher.
• Mow onlyin daylight or good artificial
light.
• Do not operate the machine while
u_der the influence of elcahoI or drugs.
• Never operate machine in wet grass.
Always be sure of your footing: keep a
firm hold on the handle and walk; never
ruO,
• Disengage the self-propelled mecha-
nism or ddve clutch on mowers so
equipped before starting the engine
(mator).
• If the equipment should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the engine (motor)
and check immediately for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of
trouble.
• Always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields when
operating mower.
I1.SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to slip
and fall accidents which can result in
severe iniury. All slopes require extra
caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do
notmow it.
DO:
• Mow across the face of slopes: never
up and down. Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction on slopes.
• Remove obstacles such as rocks,tree
limbs, etc.
• Watch for holes, ruts,or bumps. Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
DO NOT:
• Do not trim near dropoffs, ditches or
embankments. The operator could lose
footing or balance.
• Do not trim excessively steep slopes.
• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced
footing could cause slipping.
II1.CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator
is not alert to the Ixesenco 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 of the tdmming area
and under the watchfulcare of another
responsible adult.
• Be alert and turn machine off if children
enter the area.
• Before and while walking backwards,
leek behind and down for small
children.
• Never allow children to operate the
machine.
• Use extra care when approaching bUnd
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 storethe machine or fuel
container inside where there is an
open flame, such as a water heater.
• Never run a machine inside a closed
area.
• Never make adjustments or repairs with
the engine (motor) running. Disconnect
the spark plug wire, and keep the wire
away from the plug to prevent acciden-
tal starting.
• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade
attachment bolts, tight and keep
equipment in good condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices.
Check their proper operation rogulady.
• 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 equipmentif you
strike an object. Repair, If necessary,
before restarting.
• Never attempt to make wheel height
adjustments while the engine (mo'_or)is
running.
• Grass catcher components are subject
to wear, damage, and deterioration,
which could expose moving parts or
allow objects to be thrown. Frequently
check components and replace with
manufacturer's recommended parts,
when necessanJ.
• Mower blades are sharp and can cut.
Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and
use extra caution when servicingthem.
• Do not change the engine governor
setting or overspeed the engine.
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