Operator Safety

Retaining Walls, Drop-offs, and Water

Retaining walls and drop-offs around steps and water are a common hazard. Give yourself a minimum of two mower widths of clearance around these hazards and hand-trim with a walk behind mower or string trimmer. Wheels dropping over retaining walls, edges, ditches, embankments, or into water can cause rollovers, which may result in serious injury, death, or drowning.

 

Reproduction

 

Not

for

Encl sed Areas

 

 

 

Only operate this unit outdoors and away from

 

 

 

nventilated areas such as inside garages or

 

 

 

enclosed trailers. The engine emits poisonous

 

 

 

carbon monoxide gas and prolonged exposure in an

 

 

 

enclosed area can result in serious injury or death.

Fuel and Maintenance

 

 

 

Always disengage all drives, shutoff the ngin , and

 

 

 

remove the key before doing any cleaning, refueling, or

 

 

servicing.

 

 

 

 

Gasoline and its vapors are extremely flammable. Do not

 

 

smoke while operating or refueling. Do not add fuel while

 

 

engine is hot or running. Allow engine to cool for at least

 

 

3 minutes prior to adding fuel.

 

 

 

 

Do not add fuel indoors, in an enclosed trailer, garage, or any other enclosed area that is not well ventilated. Gasoline spills should be cleaned up promptly and before operation begins.

Gasoline should be stored only in sealed containers approved for fuel.

Proper maintenance is critical to the safety and performance of your unit. Keep the unit free of grass, leaves, and excess oil. Be sure to perform the maintenance procedures listed in this manual, especially periodically testing the safety system.

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