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Safe Handling of Gasoline |
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6. | DO NOT fill fuel containers inside a vehicle or on a truck | 13. DO NOT operate mower without the entire grass |
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or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place the contain- | catcher, or guards in place discharge guard, rear guard or | |||||
ers on the ground away from the vehicle before filling. | other safety devices in place and working. DO NOT point | |||||
7. | Remove | discharge at people, passing cars, windows or doors. |
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trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, | 14. DO NOT discharge material against a wall or obstruc- | |||||
then refuel equipment using a portable container, rather | tion. Material may ricochet back towards the operator. |
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than a gasoline dispenser nozzle. |
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8. | DO NOT start gas powered equipment in enclosed vehi- | 16. Watch out for traffic when near or crossing roadways. | ||||
cles or trailers. |
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| 17. DO NOT operate engine in enclosed areas. Engine |
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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. |
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NOT use a nozzle |
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10. If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing |
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immediately. |
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11. DO NOT overfill a fuel tank. Replace fuel cap and tighten | Maintenance and Storage |
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securely. | Reproduction |
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| 1. DO NOT store mower or fuel container inside where |
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Operation |
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| fumes may reach an open flame, spark or pilot light such as | ||
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| in a water heater, fur ace, clothes dryer or other gas appli- | |||
1. | DO NOT put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. | ance. Allow eng ne to c l before storing machine in an |
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Keep clear of discharge area while engine is running. |
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2. | STOP engine when crossing gravel drives, walks, or | well ventila ed, unoccupied building. |
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roads, and under any conditions where thrown objec s | 2. Keep mower and engine free of grass, leaves or excess | |||||
might be a hazard. |
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| grease to redu e fire hazard and engine overheating. |
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3. | Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. |
| 3. When draining fuel tank, drain fuel into an approved |
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4. | DO NOT operate mower while under the influence | f | container o tdoors and away from open flame. |
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alcohol or drugs. |
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| 4. Keep all bolts, especially blade bolts, nuts and screws |
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5. | After striking a foreign object or if mower vibrates |
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abnormally, STOP the engine, disconnect and secu | spa k | p sition. |
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plug wire. Inspect the mower for any damage and e | air the | 5. Always provide adequate ventilation when running |
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damage before starting. |
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| engine. Engine exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, a | ||
6. | DO NOT mow near drop offs, ditches or | mbankm nts. | deadly poison. |
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Operator could lose footing or balance. |
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7. | STAY ALERT for holes and other hidd | hazards. Tall | is stopped. Removed spark plug wire from spark plug and | |||
grass can hide obstacles. Keep away from ditches, wash- | secure wire away from spark plug to prevent accidental |
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outs, culverts, fences and protruding objects. |
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8. | DO NOT mow on wet grass. Always be sure of your | 7. DO NOT change engine governor speed settings or |
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footing. Keep a firm hold on the handle and walk, never run. | overspeed engine. |
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Slipping could cause injury. |
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| 8. Check grass bag assembly frequently for wear or dete- | ||
9. | ALWAYS stay behind handle when engine (motor) is | rioration to avoid thrown objects and exposure to moving | ||||
running. |
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| parts. Replace with new bag if loose seams or tears are evi- | ||
10. DO NOT leave the machine with the engine running. | dent. Replace slider or bag adapter if broken or cracked. |
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STOP BLADE and STOP ENGINE before leaving the opera- | 9. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blades or | |||||
tors position for any reason. |
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| wear heavy leather gloves and use CAUTION when handling | ||
11. Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting make cer- | them. |
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tain engine, blade and all moving parts have STOPPED. | 10. DO NOT test for spark by grounding spark plug next to | |||||
Disconnect and secure spark plug wire away from plug to | spark plug hole; spark plug could ignite gas exiting engine. | |||||
prevent accidental starting. |
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| 11. Have machine serviced by an authorized SNAPPER |
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12. STOP engine and wait until the blade comes to com- | dealer at least once a year and have the dealer install any | |||||
plete STOP before removing grass bag and/or clearing | new safety devices. |
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grass. |
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| 12. Use only genuine SNAPPER replacement parts to |
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| assure that original standards are maintained. |
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