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5
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
15. According to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission
(CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),
this product has an estimated useful life of seven (7) years,
under ordinary use conditions. At the end of its useful life,
have the product inspected annually to ensure all mechanical
and safety systems are operating properly, safely, and are
not worn excessively. Failure to do so may result in accident,
injury, or death.
Do Not Modify Engine
To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine
in any way. Tampering with the governor setting can
lead to a runaway engine and cause it to operate at
unsafe speeds. Never tamper with factory setting of
engine governor.
Notice Regarding Emissions
Engines which are certified to comply with California and
federal EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road
Equipment) are certified to operate on regular unleaded
gasoline and may include the following emission control
systems: Engine Modification (EM), Oxidizing Catalyst
(OC), Secondary Air Injection (SAI) and Three Way Catalyst
(TWC), if so equipped.
When required, models are equipped with low
permeation fuel lines and fuel tanks for evaporative
emission control. California models may also include a
carbon canister. Please contact Customer Support for
information regarding the evaporative emission control
configuration for your model.
Spark Arrestor
WARNING
This machine is equipped with an internal combustion
engine and should not be used on or near any
unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-
covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is
equipped with a spark arrestor meeting applicable local
or state laws (if any).
If a spark arrestor is used, it should be maintained in
effective working order by the operator. In the State of
California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of
the California Public Resources Code). Other states may
have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.
A spark arrestor for the muffler is available through
your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact
the service department, P.O. Box 361131, Cleveland,
Ohio 44136-0019.
Safety Symbols
This table depicts and describes safety symbols that MAY APPEAR on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the
machine before attempting to assemble and operate.
Symbol Description
WARNING – READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S)
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s)
before attempting to assemble and operate.
DANGER – ROTATING BLADES
Never carry passengers. Never carry children, even with the
blades OFF.
DANGER – ROTATING BLADES
To avoid a back-over accident, keep children away from
the machine while it is in operation. Mowing in reverse is
not recommended.
WARNING – ROTATING BLADES
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting
deck. Contact with the blade(s) can amputate hands and feet. Be
sure blades and engine are stopped before placing hands or feet
near blades.
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