SECTION 1—SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
OPERATION
1. Do not change the engine governor settings
or over speed the engine.
2. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotat-
ing parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening
at all times.
This Safety Alert Symbol means:
3. Stop the blades when crossing gravel drives,
walks, or roads.
ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
4. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine,
remove the wire from the spark plug, thor-
oughly inspect the mower for any damage,
and repair the damage before restarting and
operating the mower.
5. If the equipment should start to vibrate abnor-
mally, stop the engine and check immediately
for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning
of trouble.
6. Stop the engine whenever you leave the
equipment, before cleaning the mower, and
when making any repairs or inspections.
7. When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make
certain the blades and all moving parts have
stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and
keep the wire away from the plug to prevent
accidental starting,
The Safety Alert Symbol identifies important safety mes-
sages in manuals and on equipment safety signs. To
avoid possible injury or death, follow the equipment and
manual’s safety instructions.
In addition to the design and configuration of equipment,
hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper train-
ing of personnel in the operation, transport, maintenance
and storage of equipment.
Read the operator’s manual for your safety and under-
standing of the equipment. Store the manuals in a safe
and accessible location for your future reference.
TRAINING
8. Do not run the engine indoors.
1. Read the operating and service instruction manual
carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with controls and the
proper use of the equipment.
2. Never allow children to operate a power mower.
3. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, par-
ticularly small children, and pets.
9. Shut the engine off and wait until the blades
come to a complete stop before removing the
grass catcher.
10. Mow across the face of slopes; never up and
down. Exercise extreme caution when chang-
ing direction on slopes. Do not mow exces-
sively steep slopes.
11. Never operate the mower without proper
guards, plates, or other safety protective de-
vices in place.
PREPARATION
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is
to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires,
bones, and other foreign objects.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
2. Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or
wearing open sandals. Always wear substantial foot-
wear.
3. Check the fuel before starting the engine. Do not fill
the gasoline tank indoors, when the engine is run-
ning, or while the engine is still hot. Wipe of any
spilled gasoline before starting the engine.
4. Disengage the self-propelled mechanism or drive
clutch on units so equipped before starting the en-
gine.
5. Never attempt to make a height adjustment while the
engine is running.
6. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
7. Never operate the equipment in wet grass. Always
be sure of your footing; keep a firm hold on the han-
dle and walk; never run.
1. Check the engine mounting bolts at frequent
intervals for proper tightness.
2. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be
sure the equipment is in safe working condi-
tion.
3. Never store the equipment with gasoline in
the tank inside a building where fumes may
reach an open flame or spark. Allow the en-
gine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
4. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of
grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
CAUTION
SOME ILLUSTRATIONS MAY SHOW SHIELDS
OR COVER PANELS REMOVED FOR CLARITY.
NEVER OPERATE UNIT WITHOUT ALL SHIELDS
AND COVER PANELS IN PLACE.
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