SAFETY RULES
_Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers
IMPORTANT: 'tHtS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT tN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MiNiMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY, YOUR UNIT iS
EQUIPPED WiTH SUCH CONTROLS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE
CONTROLS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES
TRAINING:
Read Ihls operator'smenual carefully Become familiar w_lh
the conlrots and know how lo operate your mower prapedy
Learn haw to quickly stopmower
*Do not allow chtldrento usa your mower Never allow adulls
to usa mower withoutproper Instrucltons.
Keep the area of operation clear of all parsons, especially
small childrenand pets
Use mower only as the manufacturer intended and as de-
scrlbedinthlemanual,
. Do not operate mower Ifit has been dropped or damaged In
any manner, Always have damage repaired before using
your mower
°Do notuseaccessory attachmentsthat are not recommended
by the manufacturer Use of such at|achmente may be
hazardous
, The blade turnswhen the engine ts running
PREPARATION:
• Atwaysthoroughlycheckthearea to be mowed andclearttof
all stones, sticks_ wires,bones, and other foreign objects.
These objects wil!be thrown by the blade and can cause
severeinjury
,, Always wear safety glasses or eye shields whenstarling and
while using your mower.
Dress properly, Do not operate mower when barefoot or
wearing open sandals Wear only solid shoes withgood
trastton whenmowing
• Check fue_tank before starling engine Do not fill gas tank
indoors,whenthe engine Is runningorwhentheengine ishot
Allow the engine !ocool forseveral minutes before ftiiing the
gas tank Clean off any spilled gasoline before startingthe
engine,
,, Always make wheel height adjustmentsbefore starling your
mower, Neverattempt to dothis while theengine Is running,
• Mow only Indaylight or good ad]flcial light.
OPERATION:
,' Keep youreyesand mind on your mower andthe areabeing
cut Do not let other Interasls distract you
"Do notmow wet orslippery grass, Never runwh_laoperating
your mower, Always be sure ofyour fooling- keep afirmhold
on the handles and walk.
.Do not puthands or test near orunder rotatingpads Keep
sleet of the discharge opening at all times,
Always stop Ihe engine whenever you leave orare notusing
your mower, or before crossing driveways, walks, roads,and
any gravel-covered areas
.Never direct discharge of material Ioward byslandars nor
allow anyonenear the mower while you are operating it.
• Belorecleaning, inspecting,orrepaldng yourmower, stopthe
engine and make absolutelysure the blade and all moving
pads have stopped. Then disconnect thespark plug wireand
keep It away from the spark plug to prevent accidental
starting
° Do not continue to run your mower if you hit a foreign object.
FotIow the procedure outtlned above, then repair any dam-
age before restarting and operaling you mower
Do not change r the governor settings or overspeed the
angina Engine damage or personal tnjury may resWl
Do not oparale your mower if tt vibrates abnormaf{y Exces..
siva vibration Is an indication of damage; slop the engine,
safely check for the cause of vibration and repair as required
. Do not run lhe engine Indoors Exhaust fumes are danger..
cue.
• Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you Mow
across the face of slopes, never up and down or you might
Ioseyourfaotlng Donotmowexcessivetysteepstepes Use
caution when operal_ng the mower on uneven terrain orwhen
changing directions - maintain good fooling,
• Never operate your mower without proper guards, plates,
grass catcher or other safety devices in place
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:
• Check the blade and Ihe engine mounting bolls often to be
sure they are tightened propedy
Check all bolls, nuts and screws al frequent inlervals for
proper lfghlness to be sure mower Is In safe working condl..
t[on
Keep all safely devices In place and working
• To reduce flre hazard, keep the engine free of grass, _eavas
or excessive grease and olt
•Check grass catcher often lot deterioration and wear and
rap]aceworn bags Use only replacement bags that are
recommended by and comply with specifications of the
manufaclurer of your mower
•, Always keep asharp blade on your mower
,, Allow engine to coot before storing in any enclosure
• Never store mower wilh fuel in the tank inside a building
where luTes may reach an open flame or an ignflion source
such as a hot water heater, apace heater, dolhes dryer, etc.
i _ Lookfor this symbol to point out Im-
portan! safety preeautlons, tt means
CAUTIONHI BECOMEALERTUI YOUR
SAFETY !S INVOLVED •
CAUTION: Always disconnect spark
plug wire and place wire where it can-
not contact spark plug in order to pre-
vent accidental starting when setting
up, transporting, adjusting or making
repairs.
WARNING A I
The engine exhaust from this product con-
tains chemicals Known to the State of Califor-
nia to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.