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WARNING:
DO NOT allow children to operate the
machine. DO NOT allow any adult to operate
the machine without proper instruction.
DANGER:
Never add fuel to the tank while the engine
is running or hot. ALWAYS WAIT at least
five minutes before refueling and REFUEL
WITH THE ENGINE OFF. KEEP FUEL AWAY
FROM SPARKS OR FLAMES. WIPE AWAY
any fuel spillage BEFORE starting unit. Never
fi ll the fuel tank indoors. Wipe up any spilled
gasoline. Gasoline is highly fl ammable - NO
SMOKING.
Your mower is only as safe as the operator! Operator carelessness or error may result
in serious bodily injury. Improper maintenance of the machine may also result in injury.
Please read and follow these instructions on Safe Operation and be certain that anyone
using this mower fully understands and follows these instructions.
1. Familiarize yourself with the controls and
know how to stop this mower.
2. Inspect your work area carefully. Remove
debris from the area to be cut. Keep all
bystanders away from the mowing area.
3. Avoid contact with moving parts. Keep
hands and feet clear of the mower deck and
all moving parts.
4. Never direct the discharge of material
toward bystanders nor allow anyone near
the machine while in operation.
5. Never tamper with safety devices or guards.
If a guard or safety device is damaged or
removed, replace it before operating the
mower.
6. Handle gasoline carefully: use an approved
gasoline container; fi ll the fuel tank to within
1” from the neck with good quality leaded
or unleaded gasoline. Operator must wear
proper shoes and clothing, which may also
include safety glasses and ear protection.
7. Mow only during daylight hours or under
very good artifi cial light.
8. Do NOT mow in slippery conditions , keep a
fi rm grip on the handle bars, NEVER RUN.
9. The safety shield over the grass discharge
must always be bolted in place and in the
down position unless the grass catcher back
plate is completely installed.
10. Do NOT leave the operator position unless
the engine has been killed and blades have
stopped.
11. If a solid object has been hit by the blades,
stop the machine and check for damage.
Repair or replace damaged/broken part(s)
prior to restarting the engine.
12. Do NOT allow anyone to stand or walk on
the grass discharge side of the mower when
the mower is in operation.
13. Do NOT mow close to drop-offs, deep
ditches or other hazards. Mow hillsides
very carefully by mowing across the face of
slopes, not up or down. Do NOT mow on
steep slopes.
14. To avoid burns, DO NOT TOUCH the engine
or muffl er immediately after operation.
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