SAFETY
General Maintenance
•Never use the machine indoors or in spaces lacking proper ventilation. The exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide, an odorless, poisonous, and lethal gas.
•Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
•Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
•Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris buildup. Clean oil or fuel spillage and remove any
•If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect the machine. Repair, if necessary, before restarting.
•Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine running.
•Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard frequently and replace with manufacturer’s recommended parts, when necessary.
•The blades are sharp and can cause cuts and gashes. Wrap the blades or use protective gloves when handling them.
•Check the parking brake’s functionality regularly. Adjust and service as necessary.
•Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
•Do not modify safety equipment. Check regularly to be sure it works properly. The machine must not be driven with defective or unmounted protective plates, protective cowlings, safety switches, or other protective devices.
•Do not change the settings of governors and avoid running the engine with overly high engine speeds. If you run the engine too fast, you risk damaging the machine components.
•Be very careful when handling battery acid. Acid on skin can cause serious corrosive burns. If you spill battery acid on your skin, rinse immediately with water.
•Acid in the eyes can cause blindness, contact a doctor immediately.
•Be careful when servicing the battery. Explosive gases form in the battery. Never perform maintenance on the battery when smoking or near open flames or sparks.
•The battery can explode and cause serious injury or damage.
Never drive the machine in an enclosed space
WARNING!
Use protective glasses for maintenance work.
WARNING!
The battery contains lead and lead compounds, chemicals that are considered to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive system damage. Wash your hands after handling the battery.
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