c.Before and while backing, look behind and down for smalt children.
d.Never carry children, even with the blade(s) shut off. They may fall off and be sedousty injured or interfere with safe machine operation.
e.Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees or other objects that may block your vision of a child who may run into the machine.
f.Disengage the cutting blade(s) before
shifting in reverse. The
to help avoid back over accidents. Do not defeat it.
g.Keep children away from hot or running engines. They can suffer burns from a hot muffler.
h.Remove keywhen machine is unattended to prevent unauthorized operation.
. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate the machine. Children 14 years old and over should read and understand the operation instructions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent.
TOWING
1.Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point.
2.Follow the manufacturers recommendation for weight limits for towed equipment and towing on slopes.
3.Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment.
4.On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control.
5.Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.
6.Do not shift to neutraI and coast downhill.
SERVICE
SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE:
1.To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handting gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spitled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.
a.Use only an approved gasoline container.
b.Never filt containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling.
c.When practical, remove
d.Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at atl times until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle
e.Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
f.Never fuel machine indoors.
g.Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running. Allow engine to coo! at least two minutes before refueling.
h.Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than _/_inch below bottom of filler neck to allow space for fuel expansion.
i.Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
j.If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment. Move unit to another area. Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine.
k.To reduce fire hazards, keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris
I.Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas
appliances.
m. Allow a machine to ceot at least five minutes before storing.
GENERAL SERVICE:
1.Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless, and deadly gas.
2.Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade(s) and all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
3.Periodically check to make sure the blades come to complete stop within approximately (5) five seconds after operating the blade disengagement control. If the blades do not stop within the this time frame, your unit should be serviced professionally by an authorized service dealer.
4.Check brake operation frequently as it is subjected to wear during normal operation. Adjust and service as required.
5.Check the blade(s) and engine mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect blade(s) for damage (e.g., excessive wear, bent, cracked).
