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SAFETY
• DO NOT operate the mower when barefoot or while wearing sandals. ALWAYS wear substantial footwear.
• DO NOT pull mower backwards unless absolutely necessary. ALWAYS look down and behind before and
while moving backwards.
• NEVER direct discharged material toward anyone.
Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction. Material may ricochet back toward the operator.
Stop the blades when crossing gravel surfaces.
• DO NOT operate machine without the entire grass catcher, discharge chute or other safety devices in
place and working.
• See manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories. Only use
accessories approved by the manufacturer.
• NEVER leave a running machine unattended.
• Stop the engine (motor) and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before cleaning the mower,
removing the grass catcher, or unclogging the discharge guard.
• Operate machine only in daylight or good articial light.
• DO NOT operate the machine while under the inuence of alcohol or drugs.
• NEVER operate machine in wet grass. ALWAYS be sure of your footing; keep a rm hold on the handle
and walk; NEVER run.
• Disengage the drive system on mowers so equipped before starting the engine (motor).
• If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and check for the cause
immediately. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
• ALWAYS wear eye protection when operating machine.
IV. SERVICE
SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
• To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely ammable and the vapours are explosive.
• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
• Use only an approved gasoline container.
• NEVER remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling.
• NEVER fuel the machine indoors.
• NEVER store the machine or fuel container where there is an open ame, spark or pilot light such as on
a water heater or other appliances.
• NEVER ll containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with plastic liner. ALWAYS place
containers on the ground away from your vehicle when lling.
• Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not
possible, then refuel such equipment with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser
nozzle.
• Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is
complete.
DO NOT use a nozzle lock-open device.
• If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately.
• NEVER overll fuel tank. Replace gas cap and tighten securely.
GENERAL SERVICE
• NEVER operate machine in a closed area.
• Keep all nuts and bolts tight to ensure the equipment is in safe working condition.
• NEVER remove or tamper with any safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. NEVER do
anything to interfere with the function of a safety device or to reduce the protection offered by the safety
device.
• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris buildup. Clean oil or fuel spillage and remove any
fuel- soaked debris. Allow machine to cool before storing.
• If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect the machine. Repair, if necessary, before restarting.
