•Shvt the engine (motor) off and wait
until the blade comes to complete stop
before removing grass catcher.
• Mow only in daylight or good artificial
light.
• Do not operate the machine while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
, Never operate machine in wet grass.
Always be sure of your footing: keep a
firm hold on the handle and walk; never
run.
•Disengage the self-propelled mecha-
nism or ddve clutchon mowers so
equipped before starting the engine
(motor).
• If the equipment should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the engine (motor)
and check immediately for the cause.
Vibration is generally awarning of
trouble.
•Always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shieldswhen
operating mower.
II. SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related toslip
and fall accidents which can result in
severe injury.All slopes require extra
caution. If you feel uneasyon a slope, do
not mow it.
DO:
•Mow across the face of slopes: never
up and down. Exercise extreme caution
when changing directionon 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 drep-offs, ditches or
embankments. The operator could lose
footing or balance.
•Do not tdm excessively steep slopes.
• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced
footing could cause slipping.
IlL CHILDREN
Tragicaccidents can oecur if the operator
isnot alert to the presence of children.
Childrenare often attracted to the
machine and the mowing activity. Never
assume that children will remain where
you last saw them.
•Keep children outof the trimmingarea
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
machine.
•Use extra care when approaching blind
comers, 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 from the plug to
prevent accidental starting.
•Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade
attachment bolts, tight and keep
equipment in good condition.
•Never tamper with safety devices.
Check their proper operation regularly.
•Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or
other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel
spillage. Allow machine to cool before
stodng.
•Stop and inspect the equipment if you
strike an object. Repair, if necessary,
before restarting.
•Never attempt to make wheel height
adjustments while the engine (motor) is
running.
•Grass catcher components are subject
to wear, damage, and deterioration,
which could expose moving parts or
allow objects to be thrown. Frequently
check components and replace with
manufacturer's recommended pads,
when necessary.
• Mower blades are sharp and can cut.
Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and
use extra caution when servicing them.
•Do not change the engine governor
setting or overspeed the engine.
