MOWER SAFETY
Safety Information Most accidents with walk-behind mowers can be prevented if you
follow all instructions in this manual and on the mower. The most
common hazards, according to accident statistics, are discussed
below, along with the best way to protect yourself and others.
Avoid Rotating Blades Rotating blades can cause serious cuts and even amputate
fingers, hands, toes, or feet. Keep away from the mower deck
whenever the engine is running. If you need to work around the
deck to clear grass accumulation, adjust the cutting height, or for
any other reason, always shut off the engine. Disconnect the
spark plug cap from the spark plug. Wear heavy gloves when
you need to clean the mower deck or handle the blades.
Clear Mowing Area Mower blades can throw rocks and other objects with enough
force to cause serious injury. Before mowing, carefully inspect
the area and remove all sticks, stones, pieces of wire, and other
loose objects. Never run the engine over gravel.
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