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 he replaced with e factory replacement blade.
• Fill the fuel tank outside. Clean offspilled fuel.
• Read end folk)w the Owner's Manual, the instructions with the engine, and the instructions with any attachments, Owner's Manual
instructionsare for your safety and the safety of others.
• Exhaust fumes ere dangerous. Start the engine outside,
• Make sure all safety devices ere in place end workingcorrectly.
• Operation of the mower is only for e person that has experience.
• Wet grass can be dangerous, Let the grass dry.
• instructchildren and others to keep away from the work area.
• Never cutthe grass without good light,
• Pick up loose objects. Remove them from the mowing area,
WHILE MOWING
• Watch for fixed objects and avoid them. They can damage the mower or cause injury.
• A hot engine, muffler, and transmission willcause e 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 adificial light is cause to stop mowing.
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• Do not make adjustments or repairs without stoppingthe engine. Disconnect the spark plug wire.
• On or near roads, watch out for traffic. Direct discharge away from roads.
• When mewing, 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 pads.
• Do not pour gasoline intoa 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, reaves, grease and oil before storing.
• Tighten all loose nuts, belts 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 pads or factory approved substitutes can be used to service the mower.
• When storing the mower for an extended period, remove the fuel from the fuel 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 Instruction Book. See "Lubrication'.
IMPORTANT--Road 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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