hot..Allowtheenginetocootfor several minutesbeforefillingthegastank. Clean off anyspilledgasolinebeforestartingthe engine.. Alwaysmakewheelheightadjustments beforestartingyourmower.Never attemptto do thiswhilethe engineis running.
Mow onlyin daylightor goodartificial light.
OPERATION:
o Keep your eyes and mind on your mower and the area being cut. Do not let other interests distract you°
o Do not mow wet or slippery grass. Never run while operating your mower. A!ways be sure of your footing
o Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times,
o Always stop the engine whenever you leave or are not using your mower, or before crossing driveways, walk,s, roads,
and anjj
-Never direct discharge of material toward
bystanders nor allow anyone near the mower while you are operating it.
o Before cleaning, inspecting, or repairing your mower, stop the engine and make abso!utely Sure the blade and all moving parts have stopped. Then disconnect the spark plug wire and keep it away fromthe spark plug to prevent accidental starting.
o Do not cOntinue to run your mower if you hit a foreign object, Follow the procedure outlined above, then repair any damage
before restart!ng and operating you mower°
o Do not change the governor settings or overspeed the engine. Engine damage or personal injury may result.
oDo not operate your mower if it vibrates abnormally. Excessive vibration is an
indication of damage; step the engine, safely check for the cause of vibration and repair as required°
o Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are dangerous.
. Never cut grass by pulling ttte mower towards you. Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down or you might lose your footing. Do not mow exces- sively steep slopes.. Use caution when operating the mower on uneven terrain or when changing directions
o Never operate your mower without proper guards, plates, grass catcher or other safety devices in place,
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:
o Check the blade and the engine mount- ing bolts omen to be sure they are tightened properlyr
o Check all bolts, nuts and screws at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure mower is in safe working condition.
o Keep all safety devices in place and wo,rking,
o To reduce fire hazard, Reep the engine
free of grass, leaves or excessive grease and oil,
°Check grass catcher often for deteriora- tion and. wear and replace worn bags. Use only replacement bags that are
recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your mower.
•Always keep a sharp blade on your mower.
,,Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
o Never store mower with fuel tn the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or an ignition source such as a hot water heater, space heater, clothes dryer, etc
CAUTION: Always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot contact spark plug in order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs.
WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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