SECTION1: IMPORTANTSAFEOPERATIONPRACTICES
WARNING: This symbol pointsout importantsafety instructionswhich, if not followed, couldendanger
the personalsafetyand/or propertyof yourselfand others. Read and followall instructionsinthis manual
beforeattemptingto operate thismachine.Failuretocomplywiththese instructionsmay resultin personal
injury.Whenyou see this symbol--HEED ITS WARNING.
WARNING: Engine exhaust, someof its constituents,and certainvehicle componentscontainor emit
chemicalsknowntoState of Californiato cause cancerand birthdefectsor otherreproductiveharm.
WARNING: This machine was builtto beoperated accordingto the rulesfor safe operationinthis manual.As with
any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in sedous injury. This
machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the followingsafety
instructionscould result in sedousinjuryor death.
GeneralOperation
1. Read this operator's manual carefully in its entirety
before attempting to assemble this machine. Read,
understand, and follow all instructions on the machine
and in the manual(s) before operation. Ba completely
familiar with the controls and the proper use of this
machine before operating it. Keep this manual in a safe
place for future and regular reference and for ordedng
replacament parts.
2. This machine is a precision piece of power equipment,
not aplaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all
times. Your unithasbeen designedto performonejob: to
mow grass. Do notuse itfor any other purpose.
3. Never allow childrenunder 14 years oldto operate this
machine. Children 14years oldand overshouldread and
understandthe operationinstructionsand safety rulesin
this manual and shouldbe trained and supervisedby a
parent,Only responsibleindividualswho are famUiarwith
these safe operationrulesshoulduse thismachine.
4. Thoroughlyinspectthe area where the equipmentisto
be used. Remove all stones,sticks,wire, bones,toys and
otherforeign objectswhich could be tdpped overor
pickedup andthrown bythe blade. Thrown objectscan
cause sehous personalinjury.Plan your mowingpattern
to avoiddischargeof matedal toward reeds, sidewalks,
bystandersand the like.Also, avoid dischargingmatedal
againsta wallorobstructionwhichmay cause discharged
matedal to ricochetbacktoward the operator.
5. To help avoidblade contact ora thrown objectinjury,stay
inthe operatorzone behind the handles and keep
bystanders,helpers, childrenand pets at least 75 feet
from the machine while itis in operation.Stopmachine if
anyone enters the area.
6. Always wear safetyglasses or safety goggles during
operation andwhile performingan adjustmentorrepairto
protectyoureyes. Thrownobjects whichdcochetcan
cause sedous injuryto the eyes.
7. Wear sturdy, rough-soledworkshoes and close-fitting
slacks and shirts.Shirtsand pants that cover the arms
and legsand steel-toed shoes are recommended. Never
operate this machine inbare feet, sandals, slipperyor
lightweight (e.g. canvas) shoes.
8. Do notput hands orfeet near rotatingpartsor underthe
cuttingdeck. Contact withthe blade can amputate hands
and feet.
9. A missingor damaged discharge cover can cause blade
contact or thrownobject injudes.
10. Many injuriesoccuras a resultof the mowerbeing pulled
overthe footdudog a fall caused byslippingortripping.
Do not holdon tothe mower ifyou are falling; release the
handleimmediately.
11. Never pullthe mower backtoward youwhile you are
walking. If you mustback the moweraway from a wail or
obstructionfirstlookdown and behind toavoidtripping
and thenfollowthese steps:
a. Step back from the mower tofully extendyour
alTRS,
b. Be sureyou are well balancedwithsurefooting.
c. Pullthe mowerbackslowly, no more than halfway
towardyou.
d. Repeat these stepsas needed.
12. Donot operate the mower whileunder the influenceof
alcoholor drugs.
13. Do not engage the self-propeUedmechanism onunitsso
equipped whilestartingengine.
14. The blade control handle isa safetydevice, Never
attemptto bypass itsoperation. Doingso makesthe
safety device inoperativeand may resultinpersonal
injury throughcontact withthe rotatingblade.The blade
controlhandlemustoperate easily in both directionsand
automaticallyreturnto the disengagedposition when
released.
15. Never operatethe mowerin wet grass.Always be sureof
yourfooting. A slip andfall cancause seriouspersonal
injury.Ifyou feel you are losingyourfooting, releasethe
blade controlhandle immediately and the bladewillstop
rotatingwithinthree seconds.
16. Mow in daylightorgood artificiallight.Walk, never ran.
17. Stopthe bladewhen crossinggraveldrives,walkways
orroads.
18. If the equipment shouldstart to vibrate abnormally, stop
the engine and check immediately for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
19. Shut the eogine off and wait until the blade comes to a
completestop before removing the grass catcher or
unclogging the chute. The cutting blade continues to
rotate for a few seconds after the engine is shut off.
Never place any part of the body in the blade area until
you are sure the blede has stopped rotating.
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