RULES FOR SAFE USE
CAUTION:ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE
IT CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING
WHEN SETTINGoUP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO
YOUR MOWER.
IMPORTANT
FEDERAL REGULATIONS REQUIRE THE ENGINE CONTROL INSTALLED ON THIS MOWER iN ORDER TO
MiNiMIZE THE RISK OF BLADE CONTACT INJURY° DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE AT'I'EMPT TO
DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR CONTROL.
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Please read your owner's manual.
Only allow persons who know the
safety rules to use your mower.
DO NOT tie the control bar to the han-
dle. Control must be free to permit
brake engagement when handles and
control are released.
DO NOT allow children to use your
mower.
Check your mower over before each
time you mow. Tighten any loose
baits, nuts, etc.
Remove all sticks, stones, wires, cans,
boards, etc. from area to be mowed°
These obiects can be thrown by the
blade.
DO NOT allow children, bystanders,
or pets in the mowing area.
BE CAREFUL-WHEN THE ENGINE
iS RUNNING THE BLADE IS
TURNING.
Always shut off engine before trying
to adjust wheel heights.
When engine is running, DO NOT put
hands or feet under mower or in the
discharge chute, nor make any
adjustments.
Stay clear of discharge opening at all
times.
Check gasoline before each use. Do
not fill gas tank when engine is run-
ning, when indoors or when engine is
hot. Allow engine to cool for several
minutes before filling gas tank. Clean
off any spilled gasoline before starting
engine.
Mow only in good light.
Wear only solid shoes when mowing.
DO NOT operate mower when
barefoot, or wearing open sandals.
Disengage drive control on power
propelled mowers before starting
engine.
15. DO NOT use a damaged mower.
Always have damage repaired
before mowing.
16. Always stop engine when not cutting
grass or when crossing gravel drive,
sidewalk_ or roadway.
17. Never pull mower towards you,
always follow mower to cut grass.
18. Never use your mower without pro-
per guards or deflectors in place.
t9. Always mow across a slope or inclin-
ed area. DO NOT mow up or down
a slope or inclined area_
20. DO NOT mow in wet grass. DO NOT
run with the mower.
21. DO NOT run your mower indoors.
Exhaust gases are deadly poison.
22. DRAIN THE GASOLINE tank before
transporting your mower inside your
car or other vehicle.
23. DO NOT run your mower if it vibrates
too much. Stop engine and make
repairs. Vibration is an indication of
damage.
24. DO NOT change the engine gover-
nor settings to over-speed the
engine--damage or injury can result.
25. If a grass catcher is used on your
mower, check the catcher often for
damage or deterioration. Through
normal use it will wear. Use only
recommended replacement catcher.
Always stop engine to remove
catcher.
26. DO NOT store your mower or
gasoline where fumes may reach an
open flame and cause a fire.
27. Always wear safety glasses or eye
shields before starting your lawn
mower and while mowing.
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