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SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE | OPERATION | ||
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7. | Remove | 14. DO NOT discharge material against a wall or | |
trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, | obstruction. Material may ricochet back towards the opera- | ||
then refuel equipment using a portable container, rather | tor. | ||
than a gasoline dispenser nozzle. |
| 15. Slow down before turning. | |
8. | DO NOT start gas powered equipment in enclosed | 16. Watch out for traffic when near or crossing roadways. | |
vehicles or trailers. |
| 17. DO NOT operate engine in enclosed areas. Engine | |
9. | Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or | exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, a deadly poison. | |
container opening at all times until fueling is complete. DO | 18. Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer. | ||
NOT use a nozzle | See manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation and | ||
10. If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immedi- | installation of accessories. | ||
ately. |
| MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE | |
11. DO NOT overfill a fuel tank. Replace fuel cap and tight- | |||
en securely. |
| 1. DO NOT store mower or fuel container inside where | |
OPERATION |
| fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light such | |
| as in a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas | ||
1. | DO NOT put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. | appliance. Allow engine to cool before storing machine in | |
Keep clear of discharge area while engine is running. | an enclosure. Store fuel container out of reach of children in | ||
2. | STOP engine when crossing gravel drives, walks, or | a well ventilated, u occupied building. | |
roads, and under any conditions where thrown objects | 2. Keep mower and e gi e free of grass, leaves or excess | ||
might be a hazard. |
| g ease to reduce fire hazard a d engine overheating. | |
3. | Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. | 3. When dra n ng fuel tank, drain fuel into an approved | |
4. | DO NOT operate mower while under the influence of | c ntainer ou d rs and away from open flame. | |
alcohol or drugs. |
| 4. Keep all bol s, especially blade bolts, nuts and screws | |
5. | After striking a foreign object or if mower vibra es | properly ight. Check that all cotter pins are in proper | |
abnormally, STOP the engine, disconnect and secure spark | position. | ||
plug wire. Inspect the mower for any damage and repair the | 5. Always provide adequate ventilation when running | ||
damage before starting. |
| engine. Engine exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, a | |
6. | DO NOT mow near drop offs, ditches or embankments. | ea ly poison. | |
Operator could lose footing or balance. | 6. Service engine and make adjustments only when engine | ||
7. | STAY ALERT for holes and other hidden hazards. Tall | is stopped. Removed spark plug wire from spark plug and | |
grass can hide obstacles. Keep away from ditches, wash- | secure wire away from spark plug to prevent accidental | ||
outs, culverts, fences and protruding objects. | starting. | ||
8. | DO NOT mow on wet grass. Always be sure of your | 7. DO NOT change engine governor speed settings or | |
footing. Keep a firm hold on the handle and walk, v r run. | overspeed engine. | ||
Slipping could cause injury. |
| 8. Check grass bag assembly frequently for wear or dete- | |
9. | ALWAYS stay behind handle when engine (motor) is | rioration to avoid thrown objects and exposure to moving | |
running. |
| parts. Replace with new bag if loose seams or tears are evi- | |
10. DO NOT leave the machine with the engine running. | dent. Replace slider or bag adapter if broken or cracked. | ||
STOP BLADE and STOP ENGINE before leaving the | 9. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blades | ||
operators position for any reason. |
| or wear heavy leather gloves and use CAUTION when han- | |
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11. Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting make cer- | dling them. | ||
tain engine, blade and all moving parts have STOPPED. | 10. DO NOT test for spark by grounding spark plug next to | ||
Disconnect and secure spark plug wire away from plug to | spark plug hole; spark plug could ignite gas exiting engine. | ||
prevent accidental starting. |
| 11. Have machine serviced by an authorized dealer at least | |
12. STOP engine and wait until the blade comes to com- | once a year and have the dealer install any new safety | ||
plete STOP before removing grass bag and/or clearing | devices. | ||
grass. |
| 12. Use only factory authorized replacement parts or like | |
13. DO NOT operate mower without the entire grass | parts when making repairs. | ||
catcher, rear guard, or other safety devices in place and |
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working. DO NOT point discharge at people, passing cars, windows or doors.
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