WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
IMPORTANT
When the mower is used or operated on any California forest, brush or grass covered land, a working spark arrester must be attached to the muffler. If not, the operator is violating state law, Section 442 Public Resource Code. To acquire a spark arrester for your unit, see your Engine Service Dealer.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦This product is a piece of power equipment.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦Failure to follow safe operating practices can result in serious operator injury or even death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦Keep all shields, guards and safety devices (especially the grass discharge system) in place and in proper working condition.
♦Stop engine and remove spark plug wire(s) or remove key and wait for all moving parts to stop before adjusting, servicing, or performing maintenance.
♦If mower deck becomes clogged, stop engine and remove spark plug wire(s) or remove key and wait for all moving parts to stop before cleaning blockage.
♦Keep hands, feet and clothing away from power driven parts.
♦Keep off mower unless seat platform is provided.
♦Keep others off mower.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
♦Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
♦Failure to use caution may cause serious injury or illness.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
♦Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.
♦Keep face away from nozzle and gas tank/container opening.
♦Keep away from eyes and skin.
♦Never siphon by mouth.
Exmark reserves the right to make changes or add improvements to its products at any time without incurring any obligation to make such changes to products manufactured previously. Exmark, or its distributors and dealers, accept no responsibility for variations which may be evident in the actual specifications of its products and the statements and descriptions contained in this publication.
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