I. General Operation
WARNING:Do not put yourhands or feet
near or under rotatingparts. Keep clear
of the discharge openingat all times.
CAUTION: Donot operatethe mower
when barefootor whilewearingopen
sandals. Always robust footwearwhen mowing.
SAFETY REGULATIONS
lBefore startingto usethis machine,read, under
stand and follow allinstructions that are providedin
this manual. Be thoroughly familiarwith the controls
and theproper useof the machine beforestarting
operations.
lThis machine may only be operatedby responsible
persons, whoare familiarwith theoperating in
structions. Never allow childrenor people unfamiliar
with these instructionsto use thelawnmower. Local
regulations canrestrict theage ofthe operator.
lTo prevent injury, be sure that thereare no persons
in the immediate areawhere you are mowing.If any
person entersthis area,stop themachine byrele
asing the drive control bar. Never mow while people,
especially children,or petsare nearby.
lKeep inmind thatthe operatoror useris respo
nsible foraccidents orhazards occurringto other
people ortheir property.
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While mowing,always wearsubstantial footwear
and long pants.Do not operate theequipment when
barefootor wearingsandals.
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Thoroughly inspectthe areawhere theequipm
ent isto beused andremove allsuch objectsas
rocks, toys, wire, bones, sticks and any other
items, which canbe thrown bythe machine through
the dischargeopening.
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Do notpull themower backwards,unless this
is absolutelynecessary.Always look downand
behind you,before andwhile movingbackwards.
Use extremecaution whenreversing orpulling
the lawnmowertowards you.
lBefore operatingthe mower, makesure thatall
protective screens,the grasscatcher andother
protective devicesare properlyinstalled. Never
operate thelawnmower withdefective guards,
or withoutsafety devices,for exampledeflectors
and/or grasscatchers inplace.
lObserve theinstructions ofthe manufacturer,
for properoperation andinstallation ofaccesso-
ries. Only those accessories that have been
approved bythe manufacturermay beused.
lMake sure that theblade(s) ofthe mower is (are)
not rotating,before crossinggravel drives,wal-
kways orroads.
lStop theengine (motor)and waituntil theblade
comes toa completestop, beforeremoving the
grass catcher.
lMowing shouldonly bedone duringdaylight or
under goodartificial lighting.
lDo notoperate themachine whileunder thein
fluence ofalcohol ordrugs.
lBe careful when using the equipment on wet
grass. Always be sure to keep solid footing, and
never run while operating.
lBefore startingthe engine(motor), disengage
all bladeand self-propellingmechanism ordrive
clutch onmowers soequipped.
lIf themower shouldstart tovibrate abnormally,
stop theengine (motor)and checkimmediately
for thecause. Vibrationis generallya warningof
trouble.
lKeep handsand feetaway theenclosure.
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Worn partsshould bereferred toour repair shop
to bereplaced. Ifnecessary,contact customer
service or the parts department at weibang usa
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Usually inspect the machine before use. Check
that the cutting and fastening bolts are fastened.
Make sure to check the mower deck for any signs
of wear and damage. If you feel that the mower is
unbalanced, check and replace worn cutting
II. SLOPE OPERATION
lSlopes area majorfactor relatedto slipand fall
accidents, which can result in severe injury. All slopes
require extra caution.If you feeluneasy on a slope,
do not mow it.
DO:
lMow across the face ofslopes: never up and down.
Exercise extreme cautionwhen changing direction
on slopes.
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Remove obstacles suchas rocks, treelimbs, etc.
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Watch for holes, ruts,or bumps. Tall grass can hide
obstacles.
DO NOT:
lDo not trim near drop-offs, ditches or embankments.
The operator could losefooting or balance.
lDo not trim excessivelysteep slopes.
lDo not mowon wet grass.Reduced footing could
cause slipping.
III. CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occurif the operator is notalert
to the presence of children. Children are often attracted
to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume
that children will remainwhere you last sawthem.
lKeep children outof the trimmingarea and under
the watchful care ofanother responsible adult.
lBe alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.
lBefore and whilewalking backwards, lookbehind
and down for smallchildren.
lNever allow children tooperate the machine.
lUse extracare whenapproaching blindcorners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
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WARNING-Gasoline is highly flammable.Use extra
care inhandling gasoline andother fuels.
They areflammable andvapors are explosive.
- Store fuel incontainers specially designed for this
purpose; Use only an approved fuelcontainer.
IV. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR
WORKING WITH YOUR LAWNMOWER
- Refueloutdoors onlyand donot smokewhile
refueling; Neverrefuel themachine indoors.
- Never store the machine or fuel container near an open
flame, such as a water heater
- Addfuel before startingthe engine. Neverremove
the cap of the fueltank or add gasoline whilethe engine
is running or when theengine is hot;Allow the engine
to cool beforerefuelling.
-Ifgasolineisspilled,donotattempttostartthe
engine butmove themachine awayfrom thearea
of spillageand avoidcreating anysource ofigni-
tion untilgasoline vaporshave dissipated.
- Replace all fueltanks and container capssecurely;
- Donot smokein thevicinity ofthe mower.
lReplace faultysilencers
lClean upany oilor fuel spills.
lDo not startthe engine whenstanding in frontof
the discharge chute.
lDo not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
lDo not operatethe engine ina confined space
where dangerous carbonmonoxide fumes can
collect;Walk neverrun.
lAlways besure ofyour footingon slopes.
lDo not change theengine governor settings or
over-speed the engine;
lNever make adjustments or repairswith the engine
(motor) running. Disconnect thesparkplug wire, and
keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental
starting.
lCheck regularlythat nutsand bolts,especially
blade attachment bolts, are fastened tightly andkeep
the equipment in a goodcondition.
lNever tamperwith safetydevices. Checktheir
proper operation regularly.
lMake sure that grass,leaves or other debrisdoes
not collect in the mower; check regularlyand remove
such debris .
lStop and inspect yourlawnmower if you strikeany
object. Repair,if necessary, before restarting.
lNever attempt tomake wheel heightadjustments
while the engine (motor)is running.
lGrass catchercomponents aresubject towear,
damage anddeterioration, whichcould expose
moving partsor allow objects tobe ejected.
Frequently checkthese componentsand, ifne
cessary,replace damaged componentswith parts
recommended bythe manufacturer.
lMower bladesare sharpand can cause injuries.
Wrap theblade(s) orwear gloveswhen handling
them, anduse extracaution duringblade mainte
nance.
lStop the blade(s) ifthe lawnmower has tobe tilted
for transportation when crossing surfacesother than
grass, and when transportingthe lawnmower to and
from thearea tobe mowed.
lStart theengine orswitch on the motorcarefully
according toinstructions andwith feetwell away
from theblades.
lDo not tilt the lawnmowerwhen starting the engine
or switching onthe motor,except if thelawnmower
has to betilted for starting.In this case,do not tile
it morethan absolutelynecessary andlift onlythe
part whichis awayfrom theoperator.
lNever pickup orcarry alawnmower whilethe
engine isrunning.
lStop the engine and disconnect thespark plug wire.
- Before clearing blockages or uncloggingchute.
before checking, cleaning or working on the lawnm--
ower.
after striking a foreign object. Inspect the lawnmower-
for damage and makerepairs before re-starting and
operating the lawnmower;
if lawnmower startsto vibrate abnormally(check-
immediately).
lStop the engine:
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- whenever you leavethe lawnmower.
before re-fuelling.
lReduce the throttle setting during engine shut down
and, if the engine is provided with a shut-off valve, turn
the fuel off at theconclusion of mowing;
lAllow the engine to cool before storing in anyenclo-
sure
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Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank
inside a building where fumescan reach an open
flame or spark. To reduce the firehazard, keepthe
engine,silencer, battery compartment and petrol storage
area free of grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
lCheck the grass catcher frequently for wearor det-
erioration
lIf thefuel tankhas tobe drained,this shouldbe
done outdoors.
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WARNING:Engine exhaust gases and
some of its constituents, as well as certain
other vehiclecomponents containor
emit chemicals,which areknown to
cause cancer,possible birth defects or
harm to the reproductiveorgans.
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