Obstacles
Use the side of themower to cut close to obstacles, such as fences
or walls.
Release the drive clutch lever to disengage the drive when mowing
around trees and other obstacles. P ush the mower around obstacles
for better directional contro l. Be careful when mowing over obstacles
embedded in the lawn, such as sprinkler heads,paving, edging, etc.
Avoid anything sticking up above thesurface of the lawn.
If the blade hits something, or if the mower startsto vibrate, stop the
engine immediately, disconnect the spark plug cap, and check for
damage (see page 12). Striking objects may damage the blade, bend
the crankshaft, and/or break the mower deck or other components.
Vibration usually indicates serious trouble.
BWARNING
A worn, cracked, or damaged blade can break,
and pieces of the damaged blade can become
dangerous projectiles.
Thrown objects can cause serious injury.
Inspect the blade(s) regularly, and do not
operate the mower with a worn ordamaged
blade.
The Distributor’s Limited Warranty does not cover parts damaged by
accident or collision.
Gravel and Loose Objects
Gravel, loose stones, and landscaping material can be pickedup by
the mower and thrown manyfeet with enough force to cause serious
personal injury and/or property damage. The best way toprevent
potential injury from thrown objects isto release the flywheel brake
lever to stop the blade before reaching areas with gravel,loose
stones, or landscaping material.
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