IMPORTANT

When the mower is used or operated on any California forest-, brush- or grass-covered land, a working spark arrester must be attached to the muffler. If not, the operator is violating state law, Section 4442 Public Resource Code. To acquire a spark arrester for your unit, see your Engine Service Dealer.

WARNING

POTENTIAL HAZARD

This product is a piece of power equipment.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

Failure to follow safe operating practices can result in serious operator injury or even death.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

Keep all shields, guards, and safety devices (especially the grass discharge system) in place and in proper working condition.

Before adjusting, servicing, or performing maintenance, stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop, then remove the spark plug wire or remove the key.

If the mower deck becomes clogged, stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop, then remove the spark plug wire or remove the key before cleaning the blockage.

Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from power-driven parts.

Keep off the mower unless the seat platform is provided.

Keep others off the mower.

WARNING

POTENTIAL HAZARD

Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Long-term exposure to vapors has caused cancer in laboratory animals.

WHAT CAN HAPPEN

Failure to use caution may cause serious injury or illness.

HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD

Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.

Keep face away from nozzle and gasoline tank/container opening.

Keep gasoline away from eyes and skin.

Never siphon gasoline by mouth.

Exmark reserves the right to make changes to add improvements to its products at any time without incurring any obligation to make such changes to products manufactured previously. Exmark, or its distributors and dealers, accept no responsibility for variations which may be evident in the actual specifications of its products and the statements and descriptions contained in this publication.

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Exmark Metro 21 manual Potential Hazard