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IMPORTANT OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)

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SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE

OPERATION

 

 

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7.

Remove gas-powered equipment from the vehicle or

14. DO NOT discharge material against a wall or

 

trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible,

obstruction. Material may ricochet back towards the

 

then refuel equipment using a portable container, rather

operator.

 

 

than a gasoline dispenser nozzle.

 

15. Slow down before turning.

 

8.

DO NOT start gas powered equipment in enclosed

16. Watch out for traffic when near or crossing roadways.

vehicles or trailers.

 

17. DO NOT operate engine in enclosed areas. Engine

 

9.

Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or

exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, a deadly poison.

container opening at all times until fueling is complete. DO

18. Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer.

 

NOT use a nozzle lock-open device

 

See manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation and

10. If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing

installation of accessories.

 

immediately.

 

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

 

11. DO NOT overfill a fuel tank. Replace fuel cap and tighten

 

securely.

 

1. DO NOT store mower or fuel container inside where

 

OPERATION

 

fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light such as

 

in a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas

 

1.

 

Reproduction

 

DO NOT put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.

appliance. Allow e gi

e to cool before storing machine in

Keep clear of discharge area while engine is running.

an enclosure. Store fuel co tai er out of reach of children

2.

STOP engine when crossing gravel drives, walks, or

in a well ventilated, u

ccupied building.

 

roads, and under any conditions where thrown objects

2. Keep mower and engine free of grass, leaves or excess

might be a hazard.

 

grease to reduce f re hazard and engine overheating.

 

3.

Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.

3. When dra ng fuel tank, drain fuel into an approved

 

4.

DO NOT operate mower while under the influence of

container ou doors and away from open flame.

 

alcohol or drugs.

 

4. Keep all bolts, especially blade bolts, nuts and screws

 

5.

After striking a foreign object or if mower vibrates

properly tight. Check that all cotter pins are in proper

 

abnormally, STOP the engine, disconnect and secure spark

position.

 

 

plug wire. Inspect the mower for any damage and repair the

5. Always provide adequate ventilation when running

 

damage before starting.

 

engine. Engine exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, a

6.

DO NOT mow near drop offs, ditches or embankments.

deadly poison.

 

 

Operator could lose footing or balance.

6. Service engine and make adjustments only when engine

7.

STAY ALERT for holes and other hidden hazards. Tall

is stopped. Removed spark plug wire from spark plug and

grass can hide obstacles. Keep away from ditch s,

secure wire away from spark plug to prevent accidental

 

washouts, culverts, fences and protruding obj cts.

starting.

 

 

8.

DO NOT mow on wet grass. Always be sure of your

7. DO NOT change engine governor speed settings or

 

footing. Keep a firm hold on the handle and walk, never run.

overspeed engine.

 

 

Slipping could cause injury.

 

8. Check grass bag assembly frequently for wear or

 

9.

ALWAYS stay behind handle when engine (motor) is

deterioration to avoid thrown objects and exposure to

 

running.

 

moving parts. Replace with new bag if loose seams or tears

10. DO NOT leave the machine with the engine running.

are evident. Replace slider or bag adapter if broken or

 

STOP BLADE and STOP ENGINE before leaving the

cracked.

 

 

operators position for any reason.

 

9. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blades or

11. Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting make certain

wear heavy leather gloves and use CAUTION when handling

engine, blade and all moving parts have STOPPED.

them.

 

 

Disconnect and secure spark plug wire away from plug to

10. DO NOT test for spark by grounding spark plug next to

prevent accidental starting.

 

spark plug hole; spark plug could ignite gas exiting engine.

12. STOP engine and wait until the blade comes to

11. Have machine serviced by an authorized SNAPPER

 

complete STOP before removing grass bag and/or clearing

dealer at least once a year and have the dealer install any

grass.

 

new safety devices.

 

 

13. DO NOT operate mower without the entire grass

12. Use only genuine SNAPPER replacement parts to

 

catcher, or guards in place discharge guard, rear guard or

assure that original standards are maintained.

 

other safety devices in place and working. DO NOT point

 

 

 

discharge at people, passing cars, windows or doors.

 

 

 

Operator Safety

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7800232, 7800179, 7800195, 7800231 specifications

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