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• unecK [uet _anK _e[ore stanmg engine.
Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the
engine is running or when the engine is
hot,. Allow the engine to cool for several
rntnutes before filling the gas tank° Clean
off any spilled gasoline before starting
the engine.
• Always make wheel height adjustments
before starting your mower, Never
attempt to do this while the engine is
running°
• Mow only in daylight or good artificial
light.
OPERATION:
o Keep your eyes and mind on your
mower and the area being cuL Do not let
other interests distract you°
• Do not mow wet or slippery grass_ Never
run while operating your mower. Always
be sure of your footing -- keep a firm
hold on the handles and walk.
° Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating part& Keep clear of tile dis-
charge opening at all times,
. Always stop the engine whenever you
leave or are not using your mower, or
before crossing driveways, walks, roads,
and any gravel---covered areas.
. Never direct discharge of material
toward bystanders nor aflow anyone
near the mower while you are operating
it.
o Before cleaning, inspecting, or repairing
your mower, stop the engine and make
absolutely sure the blade and all moving
parts have stopped. Then disconnect the
spark plug wire and keep it away from
tile spark plug to prevent accidental
starting.
° Do not continue to run your mower if you
hit a foreign object. Follow the procedure
outlined above, then repair any damage
before restarting and operating you
mowe r,
• Do not change the governor settings or
overspeed the engine, Engine damage
or personal injury may result.
• Do not operate your mower if it vibrates
abnormally. Excessive vibration is an
indication of damage; stop the engine,
safely ctleck for the cause of vibration
and repair as required,
,, Do not run the engine ]ndoors, Exhaust
fumes are dangerous,
° f'_ever cut grass L_ypumng me mower
towards you. Mow across the face of
slopes, never up and down or you
might lose your footing.. Do not mow
excessively steep slopes. Use caution
when operating the mower on uneven
terrain or when changing directions
maintain good footing.
,' Never operate your mower without
proper guards, plates, grass catcher or
other safety devices in place.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE:
o Check the blade and the engine
mounting bolts often to be sure they are
tightened properly_
', Check alI bolts, nuls and screws at
frequent intervals for proper tightness to
be sure mower is in safe working
condition.
• Keep all safety devices in place and
working.
• To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine
free of grass, leaves or excessive
grease and oil.
° Check grass catcher often for deteriora-
tion and wear and replace worn bags.
Use only replacement bags that are
recommended by and comply with
specifications of the manufacturer of
your mowen
• Always keep a sharp blade on your
mower.
° Allow engine to coot before storing in
any enclosure.
° Never store mower with fuel in the tank
inside a building where fumes may
reach an open flame or an ignition
source such as a ho! water heater,
space heater, clothes dryer, etc.
&Look for this symbol to point out
important safety precautions. It means
CAUTIONH! BECOMEALE_T!!! YOUR
SAFETY IS INVOLVED,
&CAUTION: Always disconnect spark
plug wire and place wire where it cannot
contact spark plug in order to prevent
accidental starting when setting up,
transporting, adjusting or making repairs.
_WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm.
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