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| the fuel tank or container opening at all | 1. | DO NOT store mower or fuel container | |||
3. | Data indicates that operators age 60 and |
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| above, are involved in a large percentage |
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| use a nozzle |
| flame, spark or pilot light such as in a | ||
| of | 10. If fuel is spilled on clothing, change cloth- |
| water heater, furnace, clothes dryer or | ||||
| should evaluate their ability to operate the |
| ing immediately. |
| other gas appliance. Allow engine to cool | |||
| mower safely enough to protect them- |
| 11. DO NOT overfill a fuel tank. Replace fuel |
| before storing machine in an enclosure. | |||
| selves and others from serious injury. |
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| cap and tighten securely. |
| Store fuel container out of reach of chil- | ||
4. | Handle fuel with extra care. Fuels are flam- |
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| dren in a well ventilated, unoccupied | |
| mable and vapors are explosive. Use only | Operation |
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| building. | ||
| an approved fuel container. DO NOT |
| 1. | DO NOT put hands or feet near or under | 2. | Keep mower and engine free of grass, | ||
| remove fuel cap or add fuel with engine |
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| rotating parts. Keep clear of discharge |
| leaves or excess grease to reduce fire haz- | ||
| running. Add fuel outdoors only with |
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| area while engine is running. |
| ard and engine overheating. | ||
| engine stopped and cool. Clean spilled fuel | 2. | STOP engine when crossing gravel drives, | 3. | When draining fuel tank, drain fuel into an | |||
| and oil from machine. DO NOT smoke. |
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| walks, or roads, and under any conditions |
| approved container outdoors and away | ||
5. | Check the area to be mowed and remove |
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| where thrown objects might be a hazard. |
| from open flame. | ||
| all objects such as toys, wire, rocks, limbs | 3. | Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. | 4. | Keep all bolts, especially blade bolts, nuts | |||
| and other objects that could cause injury if | 4. | DO NOT operate mower while under the |
| and screws properly tight. Check that all | |||
| thrown by blade or interfere with mowing. |
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| influence of alcohol or drugs. |
| cotter pins are in proper position. | ||
| Also note the location of holes, stumps, |
| 5. | After striking a foreign object or if mower | 5. | Always provide adequate ventilation when | ||
| and other possible hazards. |
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| vibrates abnormally, STOP the engine, dis- |
| running engine. Engine exhaust gases | ||
6. | Keep people and pets out of the mowing |
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| connect and secure spark plug wire. |
| contain carbon monoxide, a deadly poison. | ||
| area. Immediately, STOP Blade, Stop |
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| Inspect the mower for any damage and | 6. | Service engine and make adjustments only | ||
| engine and Stop mower if anyone enters |
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| repair the damage before starting. |
| when engine is stopped. Removed spark | ||
| the area. |
| 6. | DO NOT mow near drop offs, ditches or |
| plug wire from spark plug and secure wire | ||
7. | Check shields, deflectors, switches, blade |
| embankments. Operator could lose footing |
| away from spark plug to prevent accidental | |||
| controls and other safety devices frequent- |
| or balance. |
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| starting. | ||
| the engine running. Allow the engine to | Reproductioncharge at people, passing cars, windows | ||||||
| ly for proper operation and location. |
| 7. | STAY ALERT for holes and other hidden | 7. | DO NOT change engine governor speed | ||
8. | Make sure all safety decals are clearly leg- |
| hazards. Tall grass can hide obstacles. |
| setti gs or overspeed engine. | |||
| ible. Replace if damaged. |
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| Keep away from ditches, washouts, cul- | 8. | Check grass bag assembly frequently for | ||
9. | Protect yourself when mowing and wear |
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| verts, fences and p t uding objects. |
| wear or deterioration to avoid thrown | ||
| safety glasses, a dust mask, long pants, |
| 8. | DO NOT m w | n wet g ass. Always be |
| bjects and exposure to moving parts. | |
| and substantial footwear. DO NOT mow |
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| sure of your | ting. Keep a firm hold n |
| Replace with new bag if loose seams or | |
| barefooted or with sandals. |
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| the handle and walk, never run. Slipp ng |
| tears are evident. Replace slider or bag | ||
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| adapter if broken or cracked. | ||
10. Know how to STOP blade and engine |
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| quickly in preparation for emergencies. |
| 9. | ALWAYS s ay behind handle when engine | 9. | Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap | ||
11. Use extra care when loading or unloading |
| (m | r) is running.for |
| the blades or wear heavy leather gloves | |||
| the machine into a trailer or truck. |
| 10. DO NOT leave the machine with the |
| and use CAUTION when handling them. | |||
12. Check grass catcher components frequent- |
| engine running. STOP BLADE and STOP | 10. | DO NOT test for spark by grounding spark | ||||
| ly for signs of wear or deterioration and |
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| E GI | E before leaving the operators posi- |
| plug next to spark plug hole; spark plug | |
| replace as needed to prevent injury from |
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| tion for any reason. |
| could ignite gas exiting engine. | ||
| thrown objects going through weak or torn | 11. Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting | 11. | Have machine serviced by an authorized | ||||
| spots. |
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| make ce tain engine, blade and all moving |
| dealer at least once a year and have the | ||
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| parts have STOPPED. Disconnect and |
| dealer install any new safety devices. | ||
Safe Handling of Gasoline |
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| secure s a k | lug wire away from plug to | 12. | Use only factory authorized replacement | ||
To avoid personal injury or property damage, |
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| revent accidental starting. |
| parts or like parts when making repairs. | |||
use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline | 12. STOP ngine and wait until the blade |
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explosive. |
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| grass bag and/or clearing grass. |
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1. | Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and | 13. | DO NOT operate mower without the entire |
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| other sources of ignition. |
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| grass catcher, or guards in place discharge |
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2. | Use only an approved fuel container. |
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| guard, rear guard or other safety devices in |
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3. | DO NOT remove fuel cap or add fuel with |
| place and working. DO NOT point dis- |
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| cool before refueling. |
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4. | DO NOT refuel the machine indoors. |
| 14. | DO NOT discharge material against a wall |
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5. | DO NOT store the machine or fuel contain- |
| or obstruction. Material may ricochet back |
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| er inside where there is an open flame, |
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| spark or pilot light such as on a water |
| 15. | Slow down before turning. |
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| heater or other appliances. |
| 16. | Watch out for traffic when near or crossing |
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6. | DO NOT fill fuel containers inside a vehicle |
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| or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic |
| 17. | DO NOT operate engine in enclosed |
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| liner. Always place the containers on the |
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| ground away from the vehicle before filling. |
| bon monoxide, a deadly poison. |
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7. | Remove | 18. | Only use accessories approved by the |
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| vehicle or trailer and refuel it on the |
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| ground. If this is not possible, then refuel |
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| equipment using a portable container, |
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| rather than a gasoline dispenser nozzle. |
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