SAFETY RULES
•Never carry children, even with the blades shut off. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing area for another ride and be run over or backed over by the machine.
•Never allow children to operate the machine.
•Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your view of a child.
IV. TOWING
•Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing. Do not at- tach towed equipment except at the hitch point.
•Follow the manufacturer’s recommen- dation for weight limits for towed equip- ment and towing on slopes.
•Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment.
•On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control.
•Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.
V. SERVICE
SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.
•Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.
•Use only 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 con- tainer where there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as on a water heater or other appliances.
•Never fill 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 filling.
•Remove
•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
•If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately.
•Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas cap and tighten securely.
GENERAL SERVICE
•Never operate machine in a closed area.
•Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condi- tion.
•Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
•Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris
•If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect the machine. Repair, if neces- sary, before restarting.
•Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine running.
•Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard frequently and replace with manufacturer’s recom- mended parts, when necessary.
•Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.
•Check brake operation frequently. Ad- just and service as required.
•Maintain or replace safety and instruc- tion labels, as necessary.
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