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SAFE MOWING GUIDE

Use only original equipment or approved sub-	in the rain is no fun and it is dangerous. Always
stitutions as service parts. If you need profes-	seek shelter in an electrical storm. In extreme-
sional service, select a shop that is an	ly dry mowing conditions, your safety glasses
Authorized Service Center for your brand of	can serve a dual purpose by protecting your
mower. If you plan to service the unit yourself,	eyes from dust and thrown objects, also a dust
follow directions in the Instruction Book.	or pollen mask can be helpful.

As you mow, remember children and pets are	Your mower is equipped with a number of safe-
sometimes attracted to the activity. Be espe-	ty features which are important to the safety of
cially careful when trimming around shrubbery	the operator and bystanders and must never
or when backing up. If at all possible, don’t	be altered or removed. If a safety feature be-
mow when moving backwards. It is dangerous	comes inoperable, lost, or damaged, it must be
because vision is restricted. Also, blades are	repaired or replaced before the mower is used.
designed to cut while the unit is moving for-	Engine speed is a key to safe mowing and a
ward so cutting performance is reduced when	nice looking lawn. The maximum speed of the
mowing in reverse.	engine on your mower has been set at the fac-
Never leave the mower running and unat-	tory. Do not change the engine governor in any
tended. Shut off the engine. Put the mower in	way.
a position so that it can not roll. If the unit is	Select the maximum engine and ground speed
self-propelled, make sure the drive control is	that is right for the terrain and the height of
disengaged.	grass. You get the best cutting and bagging
	performance when using a grass catcher by
	operating the engine at maximum speed. Nev-
	er walk fast or run just to get the job done soon-
	er. On inclines, reduce ground speed and
	exercise extreme care.
	It is best to mow only during daylight hours;
	however, if you must mow in the late afternoon
	or evening, make sure there is good artificial
	light.
	Your mower will require maintenance including
	service and adjustments before and after use
	as with any machine. The frequency of the
	maintenance is generally based on hours of
	use, however, the frequency can vary because
	of mowing conditions. Check the Instruction
	Book for more detailed instructions. Proper
When mowing, be aware of your condition and	maintenance protects your investment in the
	mower and helps insure that it will function
the weather conditions. After mowing a long	safely and reliably.
time, you will be tired. This is the time when	Never	attempt any
reactions slow down, your attention wanders;	service (with the pos-
the time when you are wide open for an acci-	sible exception of car-
dent. Take a short break. If temperatures are	buretor	adjustment)
high, take precautions to avoid becoming de-	with the engine run-
hydrated. If you are angry, tired, or unable to	ning. After turning the
give your full attention to mowing, if you have	engine	off, always
been consuming alcohol, medicines, or drugs,	disconnect the spark
do not use your mower or any type of power	plug wire to prevent
equipment.	accidental restarting
If weather conditions become worse while you	while the unit is being
are cutting, stop and finish later. Cutting grass	serviced.
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