Snapper SLOPE OPERATION, SERVICE, CHILDREN, Do Not, EMISSIONS

SLOPE OPERATION

WARNING

Never operate on slopes greater than 17.6 percent (10°) which is a rise of 3-1/2 feet (106 cm) vertically in 20 feet (607 cm) horizontally.

Select slow ground speed before driving onto slope. In addition to front and rear weights, use extra caution when operating on slopes with rear-mounted grass catcher.

Mow UP and DOWN the slope, never across the face, use caution when changing directions and DO NOT START OR STOP ON SLOPE.

Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall acci- dents, which can result in severe injury. All slopes require extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it.

Safety Rules and Information

SERVICE

•Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive.

a)Use only an approved container.

b)Never remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do not smoke.

c)Never refuel the machine indoors.

d)Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, such as a water heater.

•Never run an engine inside a closed area.

•Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine (motor) running. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent acciden- tal starting.

Do								• Keep all nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment
• Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down.								bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on								• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their prop-
slopes.								er operati regularly.
• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.								• Keep m wer free f grass, leaves, or other debris
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• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall grass can hide								build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage. Allow mower
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								• Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an
										. Repair, if necessary, before restarting.
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		t						• Never attempt to make wheel height adjustments
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• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, r embank-								while the engine (motor) is running.
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	lose					o		• Always disconnect electric mowers (live operated)
• Do not mow excessively steep slopes.								before cleaning, repairing, or adjusting.
					r			• Grass catcher components are subject to wear, dam-
• Do not mow on wet grass.NReduced footing could
cause slipping.				p				age, and deterioration, which could expose moving
								parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check
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								components and replace with manufacturer’s recom-
Tragic accidents can occur if the operatorRis not alert to								mended parts, when necessary.
								• Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the
the presence of children. Children are often attracted to
								blade(s) or wear gloves, and use extra caution when
the unit and the mowing activity. Never assume that chil-
								servicing them.
dren will remain where you last saw them.
								• Do not change the engine governor setting or over-
• Keep children out of the mowing area and under the
								speed the engine.
watchful care of another responsible adult.
								* Asterisked items do not apply to electric mowers.
• Be alert and turn mower off if children enter the area.
• Before and while moving backwards, look behind and							EMISSIONS
down for small children.								• Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals
• Never allow children to operate the mower.								known, in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth
								defects, or other reproductive harm.

• Use extra care when approaching blind corners,	• Look for the relevant Emissions Durability Period and
	Air Index information on the engine emissions label.
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure
vision.

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