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RNING
This symbol points
i out important safety
instructionswhich, if
notfollowed, could
endangerthe personal
i safety and/or property
I of yourself and others.
Readand follow all
instructions in this man-
ual before attempting to
operatethis machine.
Failureto comply with
these instructions may
i result in personal injury.
i When you see this
_ symbol.
HEED ITS WARNING
Your
Responsibility
Restrictthe use
i of this power machine
i to personswho read,
understand
and follow the warnings
and instructions
in this manual
and on the machine.
WARNING: Engine Exhaust,some of its constituents, andcertain vehicle compo-
nents contain or emit chemicals knownto State of Californiato cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductiveharm.
DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this
manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can
result in serious injury.This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.
Failureto observe the followingsafety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
Children
Tragicaccidentscan occur if operatoris notalert to presence
of children.Childrenare oftenattractedto mowerand mowing
activity.Theydo not understandthe dangers.Neverassume
thatchildrenwill remainwhereyou lastsawthem.
1. Keepchildrenout of the mowingareaand underwatchful
careof a responsibleadultother thanthe operator.
2. Be alert andturn moweroff if a childentersthe area.
3. Beforeand whilemovingbackwards,look behindanddown
forsmallchildren.
4. Useextremecare when approachingblind corners,
doorways,shrubs,trees,or otherobjectsthat mayobscure
yourvisionof a child whomay run intothe mower.
5. Keepchildrenawayfrom hot or runningengines.Theycan
sufferburnsfrom a hotmuffler.
6. Neverallow childrenunder14 yearsoldto operatea power
mower.Children14 yearsoldand overshouldreadand
understandoperationinstructionsandsafetyrulesinthis
manualandshouldbe trainedandsupervisedbya parent.
General Operation
1. Readthis operator'smanualcarefullyin its entiretybefore
attemptingto assemblethis machine.Read,understand,
andfollowall instructionson the machineandin the
manual(s)beforeoperation.Be completelyfamiliar with
thecontrols andthe properuseof this machinebefore
operatingit. Keepthis manualin a safeplace forfuture
and regularreferenceand for orderingreplacementparts.
2. Thismachineis a precision pieceof powerequipment,
nota plaything.Therefore,exerciseextremecautionat all
times.Yourunithas beendesignedto performonejob: to
mowgrass. Do notuse it for any otherpurpose.
3. Neverallow childrenunder 14yearsold to operatethis
machine.Children 14yearsold and overshould readand
understandthe instructionsinthis manualandshould
be trainedand supervisedby a parent.Onlyresponsible
individualswho arefamiliar withthese rulesof safe
operationshould be allowedto usethis machine.
4. Thoroughlyinspectthe areawherethe equipmentis to
be used. Removeall stones,sticks,wire, bones,toys and
otherforeignobjectswhichcould be tripped overor picked
up andthrown by the blade.Thrownobjectscan cause
seriouspersonalinjury.Plan yourmowingpatternto avoid
dischargeof materialtoward roads,sidewalks,bystanders
andthe like.Also, avoiddischargingmaterialagainsta
wall or obstructionwhich maycausedischargedmaterial
to ricochet backtoward the operator.
5. Tohelpavoid bladecontact ora thrown objectinjury,
stay inoperatorzone behindhandlesand keepchildren,
bystanders,helpers,and pets at least75 feet from mower
whileit is inoperation.Stop machineif anyoneenters
area.
6. Alwayswearsafetyglasses or safetygogglesduringopera-
tion andwhile performingan adjustmentor repairto protect
youreyes.Thrownobjectswhich ricochetcancauseserious
injuryto the eyes.
7. Wearsturdy, rough-soledworkshoesand close-fitting
slacksandshirts. Shirtsand pantsthatcoverthe arms and
legs andsteel-toedshoesare recommended.Neveroperate
this machinein bare feet,sandals, slipperyor lightweight
(e.g. canvas)shoes.
8. Do not puthands or feet near rotatingparts or undercutting
deck.Contactwithblade can amputatehands andfeet.
9. A missingor damageddischargecovercan cause blade
contactor thrownobject injuries.
10.Manyinjuriesoccuras a resultof the mowerbeing pulled
overthefoot duringa fall causedby slippingor tripping.
Do nothold on to the mowerif you are falling; releasethe
handle immediately.
11.Neverpullthe mowerbacktowardyou whileyou are
walking.If you must backthe mowerawayfrom a wall or
obstructionfirst look downand behindto avoid trippingand
thenfollowthese steps:
a. Stepback from mowerto fully extendyourarms.
b. Be sure youare well balancedwith surefooting.
c. Pullthe mowerbackslowly,no morethan half way
toward you.
d. Repeatthesestepsas needed.
12.Do notoperatethe mowerwhileunderthe influenceof
alcoholor drugs.
13.Do notengage the self-propelledmechanismon units so
equippedwhilestartingengine.
14.The bladecontrol handle is a safetydevice.Neverattempt
to bypassits operation.Doingso makesthe safetydevice
inoperativeandmay result in personalinjurythrough
contactwith the rotatingblade. The bladecontrol handle
mustoperateeasily in bothdirectionsandautomatically
returnto the disengagedpositionwhen released.
15.Neveroperatethe mowerinwet grass. Alwaysbe sure of
yourfooting. A slip and fall cancauseseriouspersonal
injury.If youfeel you are losing yourfooting,releasethe
bladecontrol handle immediatelyand the bladewillstop
rotatingwithinthreeseconds.
16.Mowonly in daylightor good artificiallight. Walk,never run.
17.Stopthe bladewhencrossinggraveldrives, walksor roads.
18.If the equipmentshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stop the
engineand check immediatelyfor the cause.Vibrationis
generallya warningof trouble.
19.Shutthe engineoff andwait untilthe bladecomesto a
completestop beforeremovingthe grasscatcheror unclog-
gingthe chute.
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