•Stoptheblade(s)whencrossinggravel
drives,walks,orroads.
•Stop the engine (motor) whenever you
leave the equipment, before cleaning the mower or unclogging the chute.
•Shut the engine (motor) off and wait until the blade comes to complete stop before removing grass catcher.
•Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
•Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs,
•Never operate machine in wet grass. Always be sure of your footing: keep a firm hold on the handle and walk; never run.
•Disengage the
equipped before starting the engine
(motor).
•If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormelly, stop the engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause.
Vibration is generally a waming of trouble.
•Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating mower.
II, SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor relatad to slip and fall accidents which can result in
severe injury. All slopes require extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it.
DO:
•Mow across the face of slopes: never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
•Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
•Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
DO NOT:
•Do not trim near
•Do not trim excessively steep slopes.
•Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced footing could cause slipping.
III.CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presenca of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
•Keep children out of the trimming area and under the watchful care of another
responsible adult.
•Be alert and turn machine off if child enter the area.
•Before and while walking backward,, look behind and down for small children.
•Never allow children to operate the machine,
•Use extra care when approaching b comers, shrubs, tress, or other obje( that may obscure vision.
IV. SERVICE
•Use extra care in handling gasdine and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive.
-Use only an approved container.
-Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow
engine to cool before refueli.ng, Do not smoke.
-Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an
open flame, such as a water heater
•Never run a machine inside a close( area.
•Never make adjustments or repairs the engine (motor) running. Disconn the spark plug wire, and keep the wi away from the plug to prevent accid_ tel starting,
•Keep nuts and bolts, especially blac attachment bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition.
•Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regula
•Keep machine free of grass, leaves, other debris
spillage. Allow machine to cool bet( storing.
•Stop and inspect the equipment if yq strike an object. Repair, if necessa_ before restarting.
•Never attempt to make wheel height adiustments whUe the engine (motor running,
•Grass catcher components are subj( to wear, damage, and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequen! check components and replace with manufacturer's recommended parts when necessary.
•Mower blades are sharp and can cu Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, a use extra caution when servicing th_
•Do not change the engine govemor setting or overspeed the engine.
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