SAFETY RULES
4_lb Safe Operation Practices for
IMPORTANT: THIS CUTTING MACHINE iS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROWING OBJECTS, FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT tN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH,
SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INJURY. YOUR UNIT IS
EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS, DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES
TRAINING:
•Read ihis operator'smanual carafully Become familiarwtth theoonlrolsand know how to operate your mswer properly. Learn how to quickly stop mower
,Do not atlow chltdrento use your mower Never allowadMitS to use mower without proper fnslruclisns
,,Keep the area o! opera!ion clear of el! persons, especially small children and pets
•Use mower only as the manulacturer intended and as de. scribed in this manuel
•Do not conllnueto run your mowerif you hita foreignobject Follow the procedure outfinadabove, then repair any dam- age befora rostad_ng and operatingyou mower_
•Do nol change the governor setUngs or overspend the engine Enginedamage or personal fn}ury may result
•Do not operate your mowerif itvibrates abnormally Exses-
sive vibration is an indicationof damage; stop Ihe engine, safefy checkfor the cause ofvibrationand repair as required
•Do not tun the engtne indoors Exhaust fumes are dangeP
ous
,,Do not operate mower if it has been droppedor damaged in
any manner Always have damage repaired before using
your mower
•Donotuseaccessoryettachmenlsthalarenotracommended
by the manuiacturar Use of such attachments may be hazardous
•The blade lures when the angina ts running
PREPARATION:
. Always thor sughly checkthe areato be mowed and oleaMtof all stsnes, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects,
These ob}ecls wi!l be thrown by Ihe blade and can cause severe injury
Always wear safety glasses or eye shields when starting and whileusing your mower.
Dress properly, Do not operate mower when barelool or wearing open sandals Wear only solid shoes wlth good tracllon when mowing
ChecI<fuel lank before starting engtne. Do not fill gas tank Indoors, when the engine is runningorwhen the engineIs hot. Altow the engine to cool for several minutes before ltlling the
gas tank. Clean oil any spilled gasoline before stadlng the engine.
,,A_waysmake wheel height adjuelments before etad_ngyour mower Never attempt to do th}s whiletheengine Is running
•Mow only tn daylight or good adfficfaElight
OPERATION:
•Keep you reyes and mindon yourmower end Ihe area being cut. Do not let other Interests distract you
Do not mow wet orsUpper'/grass, Never runwhtteoperating
yourmower. Always be sura of your footing- keep a firm hold on the handles end watk
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating pads Keep
ciear of the discharge opening at alf times,
•Aiways stop the engine wheneveryou leave or are not using yourmowe r, or before crossingdriveways,weika, made, and any graveI..coveradareas
•Never direcl discharge of materiel toward byslandets nor allow anyone near the mower whileyou are operatingtL
•Before cleaning, Inspecting, orrepairingyour mower, stop the
engine and make absolutely sure the blade and all moving padshave stopped. Then disconnectthe sparkplug wire and
keep It away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starling
•Never cut grass by pulIingthe mower towards you Mow
acrossthe face of slopes, never up and down or you might ioseyourfaettng. Donolmowexcessivalysteepslopss Uae cautionwhenoperatingthe mower onuneven terrainorwhen changingdirections- maintain good footing
•Never operate your mower without proper guards, plates, grass catcher or other safety devices In place
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:
•Check the blade and the engine mounling bolts oltan to be sure theyare tightenedproperly.
•Check all bofts, nuis and screws at frequent intervals Ior
propertightnessto be sure mower Is in safe workingcondt_ lion
•Keep elf safety devices In place and working
•To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free sf grass, leaves or excessive grease end oil
•Check grass catcher often for deterioration end wear and replace worn bags Usa onty replacement bags that are
recommended by and comply wiih speolncaltons of the manufacturer of your mower
•AIways keep a sharp Made on your mower
•Allow engine to coot before etodng In any enclosure,
,,Never stere mower with fuel In the tank Inside a building
where tumes may reach an open flame or an ignitionsource such as e hot waterheater, space hearNr, clothesdryer, elc
portant safety precautions. It means LookCAUT!ONII1for thisBECOMEALERTltlsymboltopoint outYOURim-
SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
plug wire and place wire where it can- not contact spark plug tn order to pre_
vent accidental starting when setting
_ CAUTION: Always disconnect spark up, transporting, adjusting or making
repairs.
WARNING
t'l'heengine exhaust from this product con-
ns chemicals Known to the State of Cslhor- nia to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.
