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RetainingWalls, Drop-offs,and Water
Retaining walls and drop-offs around steps and water are a common hazard.Giveyourself a minimum of two mower widths of
clearancearoundthese hazardsand hand-trim with a walk behind mower or string trimmer. Wheels dropping over retaining
walls, edges,ditches, embankments, or into water can cause rollovers, which may result in serious injury, death, or drowning.
FuelandMaintenance
Alwaysdisengageall drives, shutoff the engine,and removethe
key beforedoing anycleaning, refueling, or servicing.
Gasolineand its vapors are extremely flammable. Do not smoke
while operating or refueling. Do not addfuel while engineis hot
or running. Allow engine to cool for at least 3 minutesprior to
adding fuel.
Do not add fuel indoors, in an enclosedtrailer, garage,or any
other enclosedareathat is not well ventilated. Gasolinespills
should be cleanedup promptly and before operationbegins.
Gasolineshould be stored only in sealedcontainers approvedfor
fuel.
Proper maintenanceis critical to the safety and performance of
your unit. Keepthe unit freeof grass,leaves,and excess oil. Be
sureto perform the maintenanceprocedures listed in this
manual, especiallyperiodically testing the safety system.
EnclosedAreas
Onlyoperatethis unit outdoors and away from unventilated
areassuch asinside garagesor enclosedtrailers. Theengine
emits poisonous carbon monoxidegas and prolonged
exposurein an enclosedareacan result in serious injury or
death.
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