1.GENERAL OPERATION
• Read,understand,andfollowall
instructionsonthe machineandin the
manual(s)beforestarting.Bethoroughly
familiarwiththecontrolsandthe proper
useof themachinebeforestarting.
• Donotput handsorfeet nearorunder
rotatingparts.Keepclearof thedis-
chargeopeningat alltimes.
Onlyallowresponsibleindividuals,who
are familiarwith the instructions,to oper-
atethe machine.
Clearthe area of objectssuch as rocks,
toys,wire,bones,sticks,etc.,whichcould
be pickedup andthrownby theblade.
Besuretheareaisclearof otherpeople
beforemowing.Stopmachineifanyone
entersthearea.
Donotoperatethemowerwhenbare-
footorwearingopensandals.Always
wearsubstantialfootwear.
Do notpull mowerbackwardsunlessab-
solutelynecessary.Alwayslookdownand
behindbefore&whilemovingbackwards.
Donotoperatethemowerwithout
properguards,plates,grasscatcheror
other safetyprotectivedevicesin place.
Seemanufacturer'sinstructionsfor
properoperationandinstallationof
accessories.Onlyuse accessoriesap-
provedbythemanufacturer.
• Stoptheblade(s)whencrossinggravel
drives,walks,or roads.
• Stoptheengine(motor)wheneveryou
leavetheequipment,beforecleaningthe
moweror uncloggingthechute.
• Shuttheengine(motor)offandwait until
the bladecomesto completestopbefore
removinggrasscatcher.
• Mowonlyindaylightorgoodartificiallight.
• Do notoperatethemachinewhile under
the influenceof alcoholor drugs.
• Never operate machine in wet grass.
Alwaysbesureofyourfooting:keepafirm
holdon the handleandwalk;neverrun.
• Disengagetheself-propelledmechanism
or drive clutch on mowersso equipped
beforestartingthe engine(motor).
• Ifthe equipmentshouldstart to vibrate
abnormally,stopthe engine(motor)and
check immediatelyforthe cause.Vibra-
tion is generallya warningof trouble.
• Alwayswearsafetygogglesorsafetyglass-
eswithsideshieldswhenoperatingmower.
11.SLOPE OPERATION •
Slopesareamajorfactorrelatedtoslipand
fallaccidentswhichcanresultinsevereinjury. •
All slopes require extracaution.If you feel
uneasyon aslope,do not mowit. 3
DO:
• Mow across the face of slopes: never
up and down. Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction on 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 drop-offs, ditches or
embankments. The operator could lose
footing or balance.
• Do not trim excessively steep slopes.
• Do not mow on wet grass.
Reduced footing could cause slipping.
111.CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator
is not alert to the presence of children.
Children are often attracted to the machine
and the mowing activity. Never assume
that children will remain where you last
saw them.
• Keep children out of the trimming area
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 machine.
• Use extra care when approaching blind
corners, 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 wire away
from plug to prevent accidental starting.
• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade
attachment bolts, tight and keep equip-
ment 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 coot before storing.
