Safety Instructions - Before Operating
6.Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could get caught in moving parts. Do not operate this ma- chine while wearing shorts; always wear ade- quate protective clothing, including long pants. Wearing safety glasses, safety shoes, and a helmet is advisable and required by some local ordinances and insurance regulations.
7.Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing. Operator hear- ing protection is recommended; particularly for continuous operation of the GHS Model due to blower noise level. Wear a suitable hearing protective device, such as earmuffs or earplugs.
8.Keep all protective shields and safety de- vices in place. If a protective shield, safety device, or decal is damaged, unusable, or miss- ing, repair or replace it before operating the machine.
9.Be sure interlock switches are functioning correctly, so the engine cannot be started un- less the Forward Speed Control lever is in the
NOTE: There is a 1/2 second time delay func- tion on the seat switch to avoid engine power interruption when driving over bumps.
10.Handle gasoline with care. Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive:
a.Use an approved fuel container.
b.Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine (allow hot engine to cool several min- utes).
c.Keep matches, cigarettes, cigars, pipes, open flames, or sparks away from the fuel tank and fuel container.
d.Always fill the fuel tank outdoors using care. Fill to about one inch from the top of the tank. Use a funnel or spout to prevent spilling.
e.Replace the machine fuel cap and container cap securely and clean up any spilled fuel before starting the engine.
11.Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is running, except where specifically instructed to do so.
12.The electrical system battery contains sulfuric acid. Avoid any contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Keep the battery and acid out of reach of children.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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