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SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
SAFETY SYMBOLS
This table depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble
and operate.
Symbol Description
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WARNING - READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL - Read, understand, and follow all the
safety rules and instructions in the manual(s) and on the mower before attempting
to operate this mower. Failure to comply with this information may result in personal
injury or death. Keep this manual in a safe location for future and regular reference.
Using a Smart Phone, scan the QR code symbol to learn more information concerning
the warnings contained on this mower. You can also go to www.OPESymbol.com for
more information.
WARNING - TRAINING - Read the Operator’s Manual and other training material. It is
the owner’s responsibility to provide training to operate or service the equipment.
WARNING - AVOID THROWN OBJECTS INJURY - Keep helpers at least 75 feet (23
meters) from machine during operation. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys,
and other foreign objects which could be picked up and thrown by the blade(s). Do
not operate the mower without the discharge cover or entire grass catcher in its
proper place.
WARNING - AVOID CHILD BACKOVER/RUNOVER/BLADE INJURY - To avoid back-
over accidents, always look behind and down for small children. Never carry children,
even with the blade(s) shut off. Keep bystanders, children, and pets inside during
operation under the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator.
Stop mower if anyone enters the area.
>10ft (3m)>10ft (3m)
>10ft (3m)>10ft (3m)
WARNING - AVOID TIP-OVER/ROLL-OVER INJURY - Do not operate machine on
a slope greater than 25° (46%). Do not mow up or down slopes, only mow across
slopes that are less than 25° (46%). Use low speeds and avoid sudden turns on slopes.
Stay at least 10 feet (3 meters) from drop-offs, ditches, embankments, or the edge
of water.
13. Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine. The
governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine.
14. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
15. Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil, etc. to protect
the environment.
DO NOT MODIFY ENGINE
To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any way. Tampering with
the governor setting can lead to a runaway engine and cause it to operate at unsafe
speeds. Never tamper with factory setting of engine governor.
NOTICE REGARDING EMISSIONS
This machine is equipped with an engine that is certified to federal EPA emission
standards for non-road engines and equipment, and where applicable to California
Air Resources Board (CARB) emission standards. The Engine Operator’s Manual is
supplied by the engine manufacturer, and provides additional information relating
to the emission system, warranty, and maintenance of the engine in accordance with
EPA and/or CARB regulations. Making any unauthorized alterations or modifications
to the engine, fuel, or venting systems may violate EPA and CARB regulations.
When required, models are equipped with low permeation fuel lines and fuel
tanks for evaporative emission control. California models may also include a carbon
canister. Please contact Customer Support for information regarding the evaporative
emission control configuration for your model.
This machine is designed to run on regular, unleaded gasoline, 87 octane or higher.
Never use gasoline containing methanol or gasoline containing more than 10%
ethanol (i.e., E15 or E85 fuels) because the fuel system may be damaged.
SPARK ARRESTOR
WARNING
This machine is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should
not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered, or
grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a
spark arrestor meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).
If a spark arrestor is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the
operator. In the State of California the above is required by law (Section 4442 of the
California Public Resources Code). Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws
apply on federal lands.
A spark arrestor for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized
service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131, Cleveland,
Ohio 44136-0019.
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