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Children
1. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of children. Children are often attracted to the
mower and the mowing activity. They do not understand
the dangers. Never assume that children will remain where
you last saw them.
2. Keep bystanders, children and pets inside while the mower
is in operation under watchful care of a responsible adult
other than the operator. Stop mower if anyone enters the
area.
3. Be alert and turn mower off if a child or bystander enters
the area.
4. Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this
mower. Children 14 and over should read and understand
the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual
and on the mower and should be trained and supervised
by an adult.
5. This mower is a precision piece of power equipment, not a
plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all times.
This mower has been designed to perform one job: to mow
grass. Do not use it for any other purpose.
6. Use extreme care when approaching blind corners,
doorways, shrubs, trees or other objects that may block
your vision of a child who may run into the path of the
mower.
7. Keep children away from hot or running engines. They can
suffer burns from a hot engine or muffler.
8. If your mower is equipped with an Electric Start Push
Key, remove the key when the mower is unattended to
prevent unauthorized operation. Make certain the key is
inaccessible to small children.
Slope Operation for Walk-Behind Mowers
1. Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents
which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require
extra caution. If you feel uneasy on the slope, do not mow
it.
2. For your safety, measure any slope before using the mower
on the sloped area. Use a slope measuring device in
addition to the slope gauge included as part of this manual
to measure slopes before operating this mower on a sloped
or hilly area. Smart phone applications can be also utilized
to measure slopes. If the slope is greater than 15 degrees
(25%) as shown on the slope gauge or a slope measuring
device, do not operate this mower on that area or serious
injury could result.
3. Do not mow on slopes greater than 15 degrees (25%).
4. Only mow across slopes, never mow up and down slopes.
5. The mower may speed up when turning downhill, always
turn uphill. Maintain control of the mower at all times.
6. Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could cause
slipping.
7. Do not operate the mower under any conditions where
traction or stability is in question. Always be sure of your
footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury. If
you feel you are losing your balance or footing, release the
blade control handle immediately and the blade will stop
rotating within three (3) seconds.
8. Stay at least 3 feet (1 meter) from drop-offs, ditches,
embankments or the edge of water. You could lose your
balance or footing.
Fire & Fuel
1. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme
care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious
personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on
yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin
and change clothes immediately.
2. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of
ignition.
3. Only use an approved portable fuel (gasoline) container.
Use only containers certified by EPA, CARB, and/or OSHA.
4. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or
running. Allow engine to cool at least five minutes before
refueling.
5. Never fuel the mower indoors.
6. Never store the mower or fuel container inside where there
is an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a water heater,
space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.
7. If fuel is spilled, wipe it off the engine and mower. Clean
up oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel soaked debris.
Move the mower to another area. Wait at least 5 minutes
before starting the engine.
8. To reduce fire hazards, keep mower free of grass, leaves,
or other debris build-up. Follow the instructions in the
Service and Maintenance section to keep your mower free
of debris.
9. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than 1"
(25mm) below bottom of filler neck to allow space for fuel
expansion.
10. Replace gas cap and tighten securely.
11. Allow a mower to cool at least five minutes before fueling
or storing.
12. Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer
bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the
ground away from your vehicle before filling.
13. When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from
the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not
possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a
portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser
nozzle.
14. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or
container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do
not use a nozzle lock-open device.
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