Operator Safety

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

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

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

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.

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

appliance. Allow engine to cool before storing machine in

 

 

Reproduction

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,

occupied building.

roads, and under any conditions where thrown objects

2. Keep mower and e

gi e 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, wash-

secure wire away from spark plug to prevent accidental

outs, culverts, fences and protruding objects.

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 dete-

9.

ALWAYS stay behind handle when engine (motor) is

rioration to avoid thrown objects and exposure to moving

running.

 

parts. Replace with new bag if loose seams or tears are evi-

10. DO NOT leave the machine with the engine run-

dent. Replace slider or bag adapter if broken or cracked.

ning. STOP BLADE and STOP ENGINE before leaving the

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

operators position for any reason.

 

wear heavy leather gloves and use CAUTION when handling

11. Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting make cer-

them.

 

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.

 

11. Have machine serviced by an authorized dealer at least

12. STOP engine and wait until the blade comes to

once a year and have the dealer install any new safety

complete STOP before removing grass bag and/or clearing

devices.

 

grass.

 

12. Use only factory authorized replacement parts or like

13. DO NOT operate mower without the entire grass

parts when making repairs.

catcher, rear guard, or other safety devices in place and

 

 

working. DO NOT point discharge at people, passing cars,

 

 

windows or doors.

 

 

 

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