RULES FOR SAFE USE
CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE
I1 CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING
WHEN
IMPORTANT
FEDERAL REGULATIONS REQUIRE THE ENGINE CONTROL INSTALLED ON THIS MOWER IN ORDER TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF BLADE CONTACT INJURY DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE ATTEMPTTO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR CONTROL
1 Please read your owner's manual, Only allow persons who know the safety rules to use your mower
2DO NOT tie the control bar to the
handle Control must be free to
permit brake engagement when handles and control are released,
3DO NOT allow children to use your mower
4_ Check your' mower over before each
time you mow Tighten any loose bolts, nuts, etc_
5. Remove all sticks, stones, wires, cans, boards, etc. from area to be
mowed. These objects can be thrown by the blade.
6DO NOT allow children, bystanders, or pets in the mowing area_
7BE CAREFUL- WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING THE BLADE IS TURNING_
8 Always shut off engine before try_ ing to adjust wheel heights
9 When engine is running, DO NOT put hands or feet under mower' or in the discharge chute, nor make any adjustments_
10_ Stay clear of discharge opening at all times,
11_ Check gasoline before each use_ Do not fill gas tank when engine is running, when indoors or when engine is hal Allow engine to cool before filling gas tank_ Wipe off any spilled gasoline before start- ing engine
12_ Mow only in good light_
13 Wear only solid shoes when mow- ing, DO NOT operate mower when barefoot, or wearing open sandals
14_ Disengage drive control on power
propelled mower's before starting engine_
15 DO NOT use a damaged mower'.
Always have damage repaired before mowing
16 Always stop engine when not cut- ting grass or when crossing gravel drive, sidewalk, or roadway.
17_ Never pull mower towards you, al- ways follow mower to cut grass_
18.Never use your mower without pro- per guards or deflectors in place.
19.Always mow across a slope or in- clined area. DO NOT mow up or down a slope or inclined area,
20.DO NOT mow in wet grass_ DO NOT run with the mower
21.DO NOT run your' mower indoors.
Exhaust gasses are deadly poison 22_ DRAIN THE GASOLINE tank before
transporting your mower inside your car or other vehicle.
23 DO NOT run your mower if it vi- brates too much Stop engine and
make repairs. Vibration is an indi- cation of damage.
24.DO NOT change the engine gow
ernor settings to
25If a grass catcher is used on your mower, check the catcher often for
damage_ Use only recommended catcher_ Always stop engine to re- move grass catcher_
26_ DO NOT store your mower or gas- aline where fumes may reach an open flame and cause a fire.
27_ Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your lawn mower and while mowing
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