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● Do not operate any equipment at unsafe speeds.
Speeds should be reduced when turning or operating
on slopes. The operator must use common sense
to determine a safe speed based on the equipment,
the load, the slope, the surface, and other conditions
that may affect safe operation.
● The operator must be aware of the conditions around
the area. Be careful to observe other people and
machines.
● Beware of slippery conditions. Wet turf can be
encountered on slopes, when turning or stopping, or
at higher speeds.
● Keep hands and feet away from cutting devices and
drive components. Shut off the engine and remove
the key or ignition wire when servicing cutting devices
or drive components.
● If required to lift, an operator should ask for help if
the object is too heavy. The operator should lift with
his or her legs instead of the back. Care should be
taken to avoid twisting the back while lifting a heavy
load.
● Never allow children to operate the machine.
THE MACHINE:
● Do not modify the machine in any manner. Always
check the machine to make sure it is in good working
order.
● Do not place hands or feet near moving or rotating
parts. Inspect to insure that all guards are in place. Do
not operate a machine without all guards in place.
● Check to assure that all controls are in good operating
condition. Make sure the brakes are operating
properly.
● Do not overload machinery. The components
are designed for certain weights and capacities.
Overloading machine will cause unsafe conditions.
Shut off the engine before servicing the machine.
Check machines on a level area. Machines on a slope
may roll when the engine is off.
● Refer unfamiliar repairs and adjustments to mechanics
that have been trained to do them properly.
● Replace decals that have become damaged or
illegible.
EQUIPMENT WITH ENGINES:
● Prevent accidental starting by removing the spark
plug wire when servicing the engine or the equipment.
Disconnect the negative wire from the battery terminal
if the engine is equipped with an electric starting
system.
● Do not strike the ywheel with a hammer or any
hard object. This may cause the ywheel to shatter
in operation. Use the correct tools to service the
machine.
● Pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt.
Then pull the cord rapidly to avoid kickback and to
prevent hand or arm injury.
● Do not run the engine in an enclosed area. The exhaust
gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and
deadly poison. Engine Exhaust Contains Chemicals
Known to the State of California to Cause Cancer,
Birth Defects or Other Reproductive Harm
● Do not store, spill, or use gasoline near an open ame,
nor near an appliance like a stove, furnace, or water
heater that uses a indicator light or can create a spark.
● Do not refuel indoors or in an unventilated area. Check
the fuel level. Do not over ll. Do not add fuel while the
machine is hot because spilled fuel may cause a re.
Use fresh gasoline. Stale fuel can gum the carburetor
and can cause leakage. Check the fuel lines and ttings
frequently for cracks and leaks. Replace if necessary.
● Do not remove the fuel tank cap or ll fuel tank while
the engine is hot or running. Allow the engine to cool
before refueling.
● Do not operate the engine if gasoline is spilled or when
the smell of gasoline is present or other explosive
conditions exist. Move the equipment away from
the spill and avoid any ignition until the gasoline has
evaporated.
● Do not transport the engine with fuel in the tank.
● Do not start the engine with the air cleaner and/or the
air cleaner cover removed.
● Do not choke the carburetor to stop the engine.
Whenever possible, gradually reduce the engine speed
before stopping.
● Do not tamper with the governor springs, links or other
parts to increase the engine speed. Run the engine at
the speed set by the equipment manufacture.
● Do not check for a spark with the spark plug removed.
Use an approved tester. Do not crank the engine with
the spark plug removed. If the engine is ooded, place
the throttle in fast and crank until the engine starts.
● Keep the cylinder ns and the governor parts free of
dirt, grass, and other debris which can affect engine
speed.
● Do not operate the machine without a mufer. Inspect
the mufer periodically and replace it if it is leaking or
worn. If necessary, replace it with correct mufer. Do
not touch a hot mufer, cylinder, or n. It may cause
burns. Do not operate the engine with an accumulation
of grass, leaves, or other combustible material in the
mufer area.
● Do not use the engine on any forest covered, brush
covered, or grass covered unimproved land unless
a spark arrester is installed in the mufer. The spark
arrester must be maintained in 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 state may have similar laws. Federal laws
apply on federal lands.
SAFETY
