Do
not
operate the machine while under the influence
of
drugs,
alcohol,
or
any medication
that
could affect your ability
to
use
it
properly.
Wear sturdy, rough-soled
work
shoes
and
close-fitting slacks and
shirts. Shirts and pants
that
cover the arms and legs and steel-
toed shoes are recommended. Never operate
this
machine in
bare feet, sandals, slippery
or
lightweight
(e.g.
canvas)
shoes.
Protect eyes, face, and head
from
objects
that
may
be
thrown
from the unit. Always wear safety goggles
or
safety glasses
with
side shields when operating and while performing
an
adjustment
or
repair.
Always use approved
ear
protection
while
you
operate
the
product. Noise
for
a long period
can
cause
noise-induced hearing
loss.
Always keep hands and
feet
away
from
all moving parts and
under the cutting deck. Contact
with
moving parts and/or blade
can
amputate fingers, hands, toes
and
feet.
A missing
or
damaged discharge cover
can
cause blade contact
or
thrown object injuries. Do not
use
a damaged product. Obey the
maintenance schedule. Only do the maintenance
work
that
you
find
an
instruction about in this manual.
ENGINE
SAFETY
A
WARNING
This
machine
is
equipped
with
an
internal
combustion
engine
and should not
be
used
on
or near any unimproved
forest-covered, brush-covered
or
grass-covered
land
unless
the
engine's
exhaust
system
is
equipped
with a
spark arrestor meeting applicable local
or state
laws
(if
any).
If
a spark arrestor
is
used,
it
should
be
maintained in effective
working
order
by
the
operator. In
the
State
of
California
the
above
is
required by law (Section
4442
of
the California Public
Resources Code).
Other
states may have similar laws. Federal
laws apply on federal lands.
Never
start
or
run
the
engine inside a closed area. The exhaust
fumes are dangerous, containing carbon monoxide,
an
odorless
and
deadly
gas.
Operate this
unit
only in a well-ventilated outdoor area.
Do
not
tamper
with
the engine
to
run
it
at
excessive
speeds.
The
maximum engine speed is preset by
the
manufacturer
and is
within safety limits.
See
engine manual.
The muffler keeps the noise levels
to
a minimum and sends the
exhaust fumes away from the operator. Do
not
use
the product
if
7 I Safety
the muffler
is
missing
or
defective. A defective muffler increases
the noise level
and
the risk
of
fire. Examine the muffler regularly
to
make sure
that
it
is
attached correctly
and
not damaged.
Muffler
and engine become
hot
and can cause burns. Do
not
touch.
Do
not
modify engine.
To
avoid serious
injury
or
death, do
not
modify engine in any way. Tampering
with
the governor setting
can lead
to
a runaway engine and cause
it
to
operate
at
unsafe
speeds.
Never tamper
with
factory setting
of
engine governor.
FUEL
SAFETY
Fuel
is
highly flammable, and its vapors can explode
if
ignited.
Take precautions when using
to
reduce
the
chance
of
serious
personal injury.
When refilling
or
draining
the
fuel tank, use
an
approved fuel
storage container while in a clean, well-ventilated outdoor area.
Do
not
smoke,
or
allow sparks, open flames,
or
other
sources
of
ignition near
the
area
while
adding fuel
or
operating
the
unit.
Never fill the fuel tank indoors.
Keep grounded conductive objects, such
as
tools, away
from
exposed, live electrical parts
and
connections
to
avoid sparking
or
arcing. These events could ignite fumes
or
vapors.
Always stop the engine
and
allow
it
to
cool before filling the fuel
tank. Never remove the cap
of
the fuel tank
or
add
fuel while the
engine
is
running
or
when the engine
is
hot. Do
not
operate the
machine
with
known leaks in the fuel system.
Loosen
the
fuel
tank
cap slowly
to
relieve any pressure in
the
tank.
Never overfill
the
fuel tank. Fill the
tank
to
no more than
1/2"
below the bottom
of
the filler neck
to
provide
space
for
expansion
as
the heat
of
the engine
can
cause
fuel
to
expand.
Replace all fuel
tank
and container caps securely and wipe up
spilled fuel. Never operate the unit
without
the fuel cap securely
in place.
Avoid creating a source
of
ignition
for
spilled fuel.
If
fuel
is
spilled,
do
not
attempt
to
start
the engine
but
move the machine away
from the area
of
spillage
and
avoid creating any source
of
ignition
until fuel vapors have dissipated.
Do
not
start
the
product
if
there
is fuel
or
engine
oil
on
the
product. Remove the unwanted fuel/oil
and
let
the product dry.
When fuel
is
spilled on yourself
or
your clothes, wash your skin
and
change clothes immediately.
Store fuel in containers specifically designed and approved
for
this purpose.
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