SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
,_ WARNING: THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF
NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF
YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL
BEFORE A'I-I'EMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR_ LAWN MOWER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH
THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS
SYMBOL, HEED ITS WARNING:
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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DANGER: Your lawn mower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in
this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator
can result in serious injury. This lawn mower is dapable of amputating hands and feet end throwing
objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in sedous injury or death.
1. GENERAL OPERATION
• Read this operator's manual carefully in its entirsty
before attempting to assemble this machine.Read,
understand, and follow all instructions on the
machine and in the manual(s) before operation.Be
completelyfamiliarwith the controls and the proper
use of this machine before operating it. Keep this
manual in a safe place for future and regular
referenceand for ordedng replacement parts.
• Your rotary mower is a precision piece of power
equipment, not a plaything. Therefore, exercise
extreme caution at all times. Your unit has bean
designedto perform one job:to mow grass. Do not
useitfor any other purpose.
• Never allow childrenunder 14 years old to operate
s power mower. Children 14 years old and over
should only operate mower under close parental
supervision. Only responsible Individualswho are
familiar with these rules of safe operation should
be allowed to useyour mower,
• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children and pets. Stop engine
when they are in the vicinity of your mower to help
prevent blade contact or thrown object injury.
Although the area of operation should be
completely cleared of foreign objects, an object
may have been overlooked and could be
accidentally thrown by the mower in any direction
and cause sedous personal injury to the operator
orany others allowed in the area.
• Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-
fittingslacks and shirts. Shirtsand pants thatcover
the arms and legs an_l steal-toed shoes are
recommended. DO not wear loose fitting clothesor
jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts.
Never operate a unit in bare feat, sandals, slippery
or lightweight (e.g. canvas) shoes.
Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles
during operation or while performing an adjustment
or repair, to protecteyes from foreign objectsthat
may be thrown fromthe machine inanydirection.
Thoroughly inspectthe area where the equipment
is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire,
bones, toys and other foreign objectswhich could
be picked up and thrown by the mower in any
direction and cause sedous pereonal injuryto the
operator or any others allowed in the area. Plan
your mowing patternto avoid dischargeof matedal
toward reads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like.
To help avoid a thrown objects injury, keep
children, bystanders and helpers at least 75 feet
fromthe n_owerwhileitis inoperation.
• Do not put hands or feet :near or under rotating
parts. Keep clear of discharge opening at all times
as the rotating bladecan cause injury.
• Many injudos occuras a resultof the mowerbeing
puffedover the foot duringa fall. Do nothang on to
the mower if you are falling; release the handle
immediately.
• Never pull the mower toward you while you are
walking. If you must back the mower away from a
wall or obstructionfirst look down and behind, and
then follow these steps:
• Step back from the mower to fully extend your
arms,
• Be sure you are well balanced with sure
footing.
• Pull the mower bank slowly, nomorethan haft
way toward you.
Repeat these steps as needed.
• Do not operate the mower while under the
influenceof alcoholor drugs.
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