•Fuel is Highly Flammable. DO NOT smoke while refueling. Refuel only in a well ventilated area, or refuel outdoors.
•Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose.
•Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel when engine is running or when the engine is hot.
•Never fill the fuel tank so that the fuel level rises above a level that is 1/2” below the bottom of the filler neck to allow for fuel expansion and prevent fuel spillage.
•If fuel is spilled, DO NOT attempt to start the engine. Move away from the area of the spill and avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors have dissipated.
1.4OPERATION
1.4.1Give complete, undivided attention to the job at hand.
1.4.2Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light. DO NOT operate the mower when children or others are in the area.
1.4.3When feasible, avoid operating the equipment in wet grass.
1.4.4Use EXTREME caution when mowing and/or turning on slopes as loss of traction and/or control could occur. Mow across slopes with walk behind mowers, never up and down. Loss of control and/or loss of operator’s footing could result in a fall with an arm or leg getting under the mower or engine deck and sustaining serious injury. Drive slower on slopes. DO NOT operate on slopes greater than 20 degrees. Watch for ditches, holes, rocks, dips, and rises which can cause erratic handlebar movement and loss of footing. Keep away from drop- offs and steep banks. Avoid sudden starts. Look down and behind you before and while moving backwards. DO NOT mow slopes when grass is wet - slippery conditions create hazardous footing, affect steering, and reduce traction and braking. The operator is responsible for safe operation on slopes. See inside back cover to determine the approximate slope angle of the area to be mowed.
1.4.5Stop the blades when crossing surfaces other than grass, if mower must be tilted for transportation, and when transporting the mower to and from the area to be mowed.
1.4.6Never operate the mower with defective guards, shields, or covers. Always have safety shields, guards, switches, and other devices in place and in proper working condition.
1.4.7Do Not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. Operating an engine at excessive speed may increase the hazard of personal injury.
1.4.8Place transmission in neutral, disengage blades, and latch drive levers in “park brake” position before starting engine.
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