III. CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
•Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult.
•Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.
•Before and when backing, look behind and down for small children.
•Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation.
•Never allow children to operate the machine.
•Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees or other objects that may obscure vision.
IV. SERVICE
•Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive.
•Use only an approved container.
•Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running.
•Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke near or while operating mower.
•Never refuel the machine indoors.
•Never store the machine or fuel container inside a room where there is an open flame, such as with a gas water heater.
•Never run a machine inside a closed area.
•Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment nuts, tight and keep equipment in good condition.
•Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
•Keep machine free of grass, leaves or other debris
•Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if necessary, before restarting.
•Never make adjustment or repairs with the engine running.
•Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.
•Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and service as required.
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means CAUTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug in order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs.
4
