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Safety
SPARK ARRESTER WARNING TO RESIDENTS OF
CALIFORNIAANDSEVERALOTHERSTATES
Under California law, and under the laws of several
other states, you are not permitted to operate an
internalcombustion engine using hydrocarbon fuels on
any forest, brush, hay, grain, or grass covered land; or
land covered by any flammable agricultural crop
without an engine spark arrester in continuous effective
working order.
Theengine on the unit is an internal combustion engine
which burns gasoline, a hydrocarbon fuel, and must be
equipped with a spark arrester muffler in continuous
effective working order. The spark arrester must be
attached to the engine exhaust system in such a
manner that flames or heat from the system will not
ignite flammable material. Failure of the owner/oper-
ator of the unit to comply with this regulation is a mis-
demeanor under California law (and other states) and
may also be a violation of other state and/or federal
regulations, laws, ordinances or codes. Contact your
localfire marshal or forest servicefor specific informa-
tion aboutwhich regulations applyin your area.
EngineThrottle ControlLever
Debris Shield
DebrisFlap
Figure 1-1 - Electric start model shown.
Keyswitch
(ElectricStart Model)
Handlebar
IMPORTANT the
Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mower
This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe
follow ng safety nstruct ons could result n ser ous njury or death.
GENERALOPERATION
1. Read,understand,and follow_,_
all instructionsonthe machine _ _
and in the manuals.Bethor-
oughly familiar with the controls
and the proper useof the equipment
beforestarting.
2, Do not put handsor feet
nearor under rotating parts.
Keepclearof the rotating
trimmer head and line at all
times.
3. Onlyallow responsible adults, who
are familiar with the instructions, to
operatethe unit. Neverlet children or
untrainedadults operatethis equipment.
4. Inspect areawhere machine isto be
used.Themachine canpropel small
objects at high speed,causing personal
injury or property damage.
Clearareaof objects such as rocks, toys,
wire, bones, sticks, etc.,which could be
pickedup andthrown by trimmer line.
5. Besure ,_-,,_rb._ _
the areais
clearof other
people (particularlysmall children and
pets) beforemowing. Stopmachine if
anyoneenters thearea. Keepbystanders
at least 50 feet from the areaof
operation.
6. Donot operatethe machine when
barefoot or wearing open sandals.Always
wear substantialfootwear.
7. Wearappropriate clothing such as a
long-sleevedshirt or jacketand long
trousers or slacks. Donot wear shorts.
8. Donot wear looseclothing- it could
catch in the equipment.
9. Donot mow inreverse unlessabso-
lutely necessary.Always lookdown and
behind before and while moving
backwards.
10, Donot operatetheunit without
proper guards, plates,or other protective
safety devicesin place.
11. Referto provided instructions for
proper operation and installation of
accessories. Only usefactory-approved
accessories.
12. Stoptrimmer headwhencrossing
graveldrives,walks, or roads. Waitfor
trimmer linesto stop.
13. Stopengineand disconnectspark
plug wirefrom sparkplug wheneveryou
leavetheunit, cleantheequipment,or
replacetrimmer line. Removekeyon elec-
tric startmodel.
14. Wait until the trimmer headcomes to
a completestop, shut the engine off, and
disconnect the spark plug wire before
installing or removing trimmer line. Be
suretrimmer headis securely attached
beforeoperating equipment.
15. Mow only during daylight hours or
whengood artificial light is available.
16. Donot operatethe machinewhile
under the influence of alcohol or drugs,
or when tired or ill.
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