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• If the equipmentshouldstartto vibrateabnormally,stop the engineand
check immediatelyfor the cause.Vibrationis generallyawarningof
trouble.
,, Shutthe engineoff andwait untilthe bladecomesto a completestop
beforeremovingthegrass catcheror uncloggingthe chute.
The cuttingblade continuesto rotatefor a fewseconds afterthe engine
is shut off.Neverplace any part of the bodyinthe blade areauntilyou
are surethe bladehas stoppedrotating.
,, Neveroperatemowerwithoutproper trailshield,dischargecover, grass
catcher,blade controlhandle,or othersafetyprotectivedevicesin place
andworking. Neveroperatemowerwithdamagedsafety devices.Failure
to doso can resultin personalinjury.
,, Mufflerandengine becomehotand cancausea burn.Do nottouch.
,, Only usepartsand accessoriesmadefor this machinebymanufacturer.
Failureto do so can resultin personalinjury.
,, When startingengine,pull cordslowly until resistanceisfelt, then pull
rapidly.Rapid retractionof starter cord (kickback)will pull handand
armtoward enginefaster than you canlet go. Brokenbones,fractures,
bruisesor sprainscouldresult.
,, If situationsoccurwhich are notcoveredinthis manual,use careand
goodjudgment. Contactyour Sears ServiceCenterfor assistance.
SLOPE OPERATION
Slopesarea majorfactor relatedto slipandfall accidentswhichcan resultin
severeinjury.Operationon slopesrequiresextracaution.Ifyoufeel uneasyon
a slope,do notmow it.For yoursafety,usethe slopegaugeincludedas part
of this manualto measureslopesbeforeoperatingthis unit on a slopedor hilly
area.Ifthe slope is greaterthan 15 degrees,do notmowit.
Do:
• Mow acrossthe face of slopes;never up anddown.Exerciseextreme
cautionwhen changingdirectionon slopes.
• Watchfor holes,ruts, rocks,hiddenobjects,or bumpswhich can cause
youto slip or trip.Tall grasscan hideobstacles.
• Alwaysbe sureof your footing.A slip andfall can causeseriouspersonal
injury.If you feelyou are losingyour balance,releasethe bladecontrol
handleimmediately,andthe bladewill stop rotatingwithin 3 seconds.
Do Not:
,, Do not mow neardrop-offs,ditchesor embankments,where you could
loseyour footingor balance.
,, Do not mow slopesgreaterthan 15degrees as shownon the
slopegauge.
,, Do not mow onwetgrass. Unstablefootingcouldcauseslipping.
SERVICE
Safe Handling Of Gasoline:
• Toavoid personalinjuryor propertydamageuse extremecare in
handlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremelyflammableandthe vaporsare
explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan occurwhengasolineis spilledon
yourselfor yourclotheswhichcan ignite.Washyour skinand change
clothesimmediately.
,, Use only anapprovedgasolinecontainer.
,, Neverfill containersinsidea vehicle or on a truckor trailer bedwith a
plastic liner.Alwaysplace containerson theground awayfrom your
vehicle beforefilling.
,, Removegas-poweredequipmentfrom the truck or trailer and refuel it on
theground. If this is not possible,then refuelsuch equipmenton a trailer
witha portablecontainer,ratherthanfrom a gasolinedispensernozzle.
,, Keepthe nozzle incontact withthe rimof thefuel tank or container
openingat alltimes until fuelingis complete.Donot use a nozzle
lock-opendevice.
,, Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars,pipesand othersources
of ignition.
,, Neverfuel machineindoorsbecauseflammablevapors will accumu-
late inthe area.
,, Neverremovegas cap or addfuel whileengine is hot or running.
Allowengine to cool at least two minutesbefore refueling.
,, Neveroverfill fuel tank. Filltank to no morethan 1 inchbelowbottom
of filler neckto providefor fuel expansion.
,, Replacegasolinecapandtighten securely.
,, Ifgasoline is spilled, wipeit off the engineand equipment.Moveunit
to anotherarea.Wait 5 minutesbeforestarting engine.
,, Neverstorethe machineorfuel containernearan openflame, spark
or pilot light as on a waterheater,spaceheater,furnace,clothesdryer,
or othergas appliances.
,, To reducefire hazard,keepmowerfree of grass,leaves,orother
debris build-up.Clean up oilor fuel spillageand removeany fuel
soakeddebris.
,, Allow a mowerto cool at least 5 minutes beforestoring.
General Service:
• Neverrun an engine indoorsor ina poorly ventilatedarea. Engine
exhaustcontainscarbon monoxide,an odorlessand deadlygas.
,, Beforecleaning,repairing,or inspecting,makecertainthe blade and
all movingparts havestopped.Disconnectthe sparkplugwire and
ground againsttheengine to preventunintendedstarting.
,, Checkthe blade andengine mountingboltsat frequentintervals
for propertightness.Also,visuallyinspect bladefor damage(e.g.,
bent, cracked,worn) Replacebladewith the original equipment
manufacture's(O.E.M.)bladeonly,listed inthis manual."Use of parts
which do not meetthe originalequipmentspecificationsmay leadto
improperperformanceand compromisesafety!"
,, Mowerbladesare sharpandcan cut. Wrapthe bladeorwear gloves,
and use extra cautionwhen servicingthem.
,, Keepall nuts,bolts,andscrewstight to be sure the equipmentis in
safeworkingcondition.
,, Nevertamperwith safetydevices.Check their properoperation
regularly.
,, After strikinga foreignobject, stopthe engine,disconnectthe spark
plugwire and groundagainstthe engine.Thoroughlyinspectthe
mowerfor any damage.Repairthe damagebeforestartingand
operatingthe mower.
,, Neverattemptto make a wheelor cuttingheight adjustmentwhilethe
engineis running.
,, Grasscatchercomponents,dischargecover,andtrailshieldare
subjectto wear anddamagewhichcould exposemovingparts or
allowobjectsto bethrown. For safetyprotection,frequentlycheck
componentsand replaceimmediatelywithoriginalequipment
manufacturer's(O.E.M.)parts only,listedin this manual."Use of parts
which do not meetthe originalequipmentspecificationsmay leadto
improperperformanceand compromisesafety!"
,, Donotchangethe enginegovernorsettingor overspeedthe engine.
The governorcontrolsthe maximumsafe operatingspeedof the
engine.Do notcrankengine withspark plug removed.
,, Checkfuel line,tank, cap,andfittingsfrequentlyfor cracks or leaks.
Replaceif necessary.
,, Maintainor replacesafetyand instructionlabels,as necessary.
,, Observe properdisposallawsand regulations.Improperdisposalof
fluids and materialscan harmthe environment.
Your Responsibility: Restrictthe useof this powermachineto personswho read,understand,and followthe warningsand instructionsin this manualandon the
machine.
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