STEPS TO FOLLOW
BEFORE MOWING
• Be sure to dress correctly. Wear hard shoes, not sandals or tennis shoes.
• Examine the blade. A blade that is bent, cracked, or damaged must be replaced with a factory replacement blade
• Fill the fuel tank outside. Clean off spilled fuel.
• Read and follow the Owner's Manual. the instructions with the engine, and the instructions with any attachments. Owner's Manual
instructions are for your safety and the safety of others
• Exhaust fumes are dangerous Start the engine outside.
• Make sure all safety devices are in place and working correctly.
• Operation of the mower is only for a person that has experience
• Wet grass can be dangerous. Let the grass dry
• instruct children and others to keep away from the work area
• Never cut the grass without good light
• Pick up loose obiects. Remove them from the mowing area
WHILE MOWING
• Watch for fixed objects and avoid them They can damage the mower or cause iniury
• A hot engine, muffler, and transmission will cause a burn Do not touch
• Inclines and slopes must be carefully mowed See the "Guide" in the back of this book to check a slope.
• Lack of daylight or good artificial light is cause to stop mowing
• Examine the mower, the blade, and other parts for damage after hLtting a foreign obiect or if the unit vibrates excessively.
• Do not make adjustments or repairs without stopping the engine Disconnect the spark plug wire.
• On or near roa_s, watch out for traffic Direct discharge away from roads
• When mowing, avoid areas where traction is unsure Look back before changing direction of travel
• In heavy grass, raise the cutting height Cut slower Stop the engine to remove clogged grass from the mower
• Never remove any safety related parts
• Do not pour gasoline into a engine that is hot or running
AFTER MOWING
• Always let the mower cool before storing in an enclosed area
• Foreign material on the mower is dangerous. Clean off grass, leaves, grease and oil before storing
• Tighten all loose nuts. bo_ts and screws before you use the unit
• Empty and clean any grass catcher or other accessory
• Remove the key or disconnect the spark plug wire to prevent unauthorized use
• Make sure the mower is not kept near a source of ignition. Gas fumes can cause an explosion
• Only original parts or factory approved substitutes can be used to service the mower
• When storing the mower for an extended period, remove the fuel from the fuet tank
• Instruct children to leave the mower alone It is not a toy
• Never keep gasoline near a source of ignition Always use an approved container Keep gasoline away from children
• Lubricate according to the tnstruction Bcok See 'Lubrication"
IMPORTANT--Read the Instruction Book. Keep this book for future use and reference.
WARNING: Look for this symbol to point out important
safety precautions. It means: "Attention! Become Alert!
Your Safety Is Involved."
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