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1.GENERAL OPERATION
• Read,understand,andfollowall
instructionsonthe machineandin the
manual(s)beforestarting.Bethoroughly
familiarwiththecontrolsandthe proper
useof themachinebeforestarting.
• Donotput handsor feet nearorunder
rotatingparts.Keepclearof thedis-
chargeopeningat alltimes.
• Onlyallowresponsibleindividuals,who
are familiarwith the instructions,to oper-
atethe machine.
• Cleartheareaof objectssuchas rocks,
toys,wire,bones,sticks,etc., which
couldbepickedup andthrownbythe
blade.
• Besuretheareaisclearof otherpeople
beforemowing.Stopmachineifanyone
entersthearea.
• Donotoperatethemowerwhenbare-
footorwearingopensandals.Always
wearsubstantialfootwear.
• Donotpullmowerbackwardsunless
absolutelynecessary.Alwayslookdown
and behindbeforeandwhile moving
backwards.
• Donotoperatethemowerwithout
properguards,plates,grasscatcheror
other safetyprotectivedevicesin place.
• Seemanufacturer'sinstructionsfor
properoperationandinstallationof
accessories.Onlyuse accessoriesap-
provedbythemanufacturer.
• Stoptheblade(s)whencrossinggravel
drives,walks,or roads.
• Stoptheengine(motor)wheneveryou
leavetheequipment,beforecleaningthe
moweror uncloggingthechute.
• Shuttheengine(motor)offandwait until
the bladecomesto completestopbefore
removinggrasscatcher.
• Mowonly indaylightorgoodartificial
light.
• Do notoperatethe machinewhile under
the influenceof alcoholor drugs.
• Neveroperatemachineinwetgrass.
Alwaysbe sureof yourfooting:keepa
firm holdonthe handleandwalk;never
run.
• Disengagetheself-propelledmech-
anismordriveclutchon mowersso
equippedbeforestartingthe engine
(motor).
• Iftheequipmentshouldstart to vibrate
abnormally,stopthe engine(motor)and
check immediatelyforthe cause.Vibra-
tion is generallya warningof trouble.
• Alwayswearsafetygogglesor safety
glasseswith sideshieldswhen operating
11.SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to slip
and fall accidents which can result in
severe injury. All slopes require extra cau-
tion. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not
mow 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 drop-offs, ditches or
embankments. The operator could lose
footing or balance.
• Do not trim excessively steep slopes.
• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced foot-
ing could cause slipping.
111.CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator
is not alert to the presence 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 trimming area
and under the watchful care of another
responsible adult.
• Be alert and turn machine off if children
enter the area.
• Before and while walking backwards,
look behind and down for small children.
• Never allow children to operate the ma-
chine.
• Use extra care when approaching blind
corners, 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 store the 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
mower.
3 fromthe plugto prevent accidentalstarting.
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