STEPS TO FOLLOW
BEFORE MOWING
Be sure to dress correctly. Wear hard shoes, not sandals or tennis shoes.
Examine the blade. A blade that is bent, cracked, or damaged must be replaced with a factory replacement blade. Fill the fuel tank outside. Clean off spilled fuel.
Read and follow the Owners Manual, the instructions with the engine, and the instructions with any attachments. Owners Manual instructions are for your safety and the safety of others.
Exhaust fumes are dangerous. Start the engine outside.
Make sure all safety devices are in place and working correctly. Operation of the mower is only for a person that has experience. Wet grass can be dangerous. Let the grass dry.
Instruct children and others to keep away from the work area. Never cut the grass without good light.
Pick up loose objects. Remove them from the mowing area.
WHILE MOWING
Watch for fixed objects and avoid them. They can damage the mower or cause injury. A hot engine, muffler, and transmission will cause a burn. Do not touch.
Inclines and slopes must be carefully mowed. See the Guide in the back of this book to check a slope. Lack of daylight or good artificial light is cause to stop mowing.
Examine the mower, the blade, and other parts for damage after hitting a foreign object or if the unit vibrates excessively. Do not make adjustments or repairs without stopping the engine. Disconnect the spark plug wire.
On or near roads, watch out for traffic. Direct discharge away from roads.
When mowing, avoid areas where traction is unsure. Look back before changing direction of travel.
In heavy grass, raise the cutting height. Cut slower. Stop the engine to remove clogged grass from the mower. Never remove any safety related parts.
Do not pour gasoline into a engine that is hot or running.
AFTER MOWING
Always let the mower cool before storing in an enclosed area.
Foreign material on the mower is dangerous. Clean off grass, leaves, grease and oil before storing. Tighten all loose nuts, bolts and screws before you use the unit.
Empty and clean any grass catcher or other accessory.
Remove the key or disconnect the spark plug wire to prevent unauthorized use.
Make sure the mower is not kept near a source of ignition. Gas fumes can cause an explosion. Only original parts or factory approved substitutes can be used to service the mower.
When storing the mower for an extended period, remove the fuel from the fuel tank. Instruct children to leave the mower alone. It is not a toy.
Never keep gasoline near a source of ignition. Always use an approved container. Keep gasoline away from children. Lubricate according to the Instruction Book. See Lubrication.
IMPORTANT Read the Instruction Book. Keep this book for future use and reference.
WARNING: Look for this symbol to point out important
safety precautions. It means: Attention! Become Alert! Your Safety Is Involved.
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