hot.. A llowthe enginetocootfor several
minutesbeforefillingthe gastank. Clean
off anyspilledgasolinebeforestartingthe
engine..
Alwaysmakewheelheightadjustments
beforestartingyourmower.Never
attemptto do this whilethe engineis
running.
Mow onlyin daylightor goodartificial
light.
OPERATION:
o Keep your eyes and mind on your mower
and the area being cut. Do not let other
interests distract you°
o Do not mow wet or slippery grass. Never
run while operating
your mower. A!ways
be sure of your footing -- keep a firm
hold on the handles
and walk.
o Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge
opening
at all times,
o Always
stop the engine whenever
you
leave or are not using
your mower,
or
before crossing
driveways,
walk,s, roads,
and anjj gravel--covered
areas.
- Never direct discharge
of material
toward
bystanders
nor allow anyone
near the
mower while you are operating
it.
o Before cleaning,
inspecting,
or repairing
your mower,
stop the engine and make
abso!utely
Sure the blade and all moving
parts have stopped. Then disconnect
the
spark plug wire and keep it away fromthe
spark plug to prevent accidental
starting.
o Do not cOntinue to run your mower if you
hit a foreign object, Follow the procedure
outlined
above, then repair any damage
before
restart!ng and operating
you
mower°
o Do not change
the governor
settings or
overspeed
the engine.
Engine damage
or
personal
injury may result.
o Do not operate your mower if it vibrates
abnormally.
Excessive
vibration
is an
indication
of damage;
step the engine,
safely check for the cause of vibration
and repair as required°
o Do not run the engine indoors.
Exhaust
fumes are dangerous.
.
Never cut grass by pulling ttte mower
towards
you. Mow across the face of
slopes,
never up and down or you might
lose your footing.
Do not mow exces-
sively steep slopes.. Use caution when
operating
the mower
on uneven
terrain
or when changing
directions
-- maintain
good footing,.
o 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 mount-
ing bolts omen to be sure they are
tightened
properlyr
o Check all bolts, nuts and screws
at
frequent
intervals
for proper tightness
to
be sure mower is in safe working
condition.
o Keep all safety devices
in place and
wo,rking,
o To reduce fire hazard,
Reep 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
mower.
• Always
keep a sharp blade on your
mower.
,, Allow engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.
o Never store mower with fuel tn the tank
inside a building where
fumes may reach
an open flame or an ignition source such
as a hot water heater, space
heater,
clothes
dryer, etc
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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