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IMPORTANT
DO NOT:
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or em-
bankments. The operator couldlose footing
or balance.
Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced footing
could cause slipping.
II1. Children
Tragic accidentscan occurif the operatoris not
alert to the presence of children. Children are
often attracted to the mower and the mowing
activity.Never assume that childrenwillremain
where you last saw them.
1. Keep children out of the mowing area and
under the watchful care of a responsible
adult.
2. Be alert and ttJmmower oftif children enter
the area.
3. Before and while moving backwards, look
behind and down for small children.
4. Never allow children to operate the mower.
5. Use extra carewhen approachingblindcor-
ners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that
may obscure vision.
IV. Service
"1. Use extra care in handlinggasolineand oth-
erfuels. They are flammable and vaporsare
explosive.
a. Use only an approved container.
nect the spark plugwire, and keep the wire
away from the plug to prevent accidental
starting. Always wear eye protectionwhen
you make adjustments or repairs.
4. Keep all nuts and bolts, especially blade at-
tachment bolts,tight and keep equipmentin
good condition.
5. Never tamper with safety devices. Check
their proper operation regularly.
t
To reduce fire hazard, keep mower free of
grass, leaves, or other debris buUd-up.
Clean up oilor fuel spillage. Allow mower to
cool before storing.
7. Stop and inspectthe equipment ifyou strike
an object. Repair, if necessary, before re-
starting.
8. Never attemptto make wheel height adjust-
ments while the engine (motor) is running.
9. Always disconnectetectdcmowers (live op-
erated) before cleaning, repairing, or ad-
justing.
10. Grass catcher components are subject to
wear, damage, and deterioration, which
could expose moving parts or allowobjects
to be thrown. Frequentlycheck components
and replace with manufacturer's recom-
mended parts, when necessary. For stor-
age, always make sure grass catcher is
empty.
11. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap
the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra
caution when servicing them.
b. Never remove gas cap or add fuel with 12.
the engine running.Allow engine tocool
before refueling. Do not smoke.
13.
c. Never refuel the machine indoors.
d. Never store the machineor fuel contain-
er inside where there is an open flame,
such as a water heater.
*2. Never run an engine indoors or inside a
closed area.
3. Never make adjustments or repairsto items
such as the height adjustersor grass catch- 14.
er with the engine (motor) running. Discon-
Do not change the engine governor setting
or over-speed the engine.
Frequently checktheblade for wear or dam-
ages such as cracksand nicks.A bladethat
is bent or damaged mustbe immediatelyre-
placed with a factory replacement blade.
For safety and good cutting performance,
replace the blade every two years. Fre-
quently checkthe blade boltand the engine
mounting bolts. Replace damaged bolts
and tighten loose bolts.
Use only original equipment or authorized
replacement parts.
*Asterisked items do not apply to electric mowers.
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