L GENERAL OPERATmON
o Read,understand,andfollowall
instructionson themachineandin the
manual(s)beforestarting.Bethoroughly
familiarwith thecontrolsandthe proper
useof the machinebeforestarting.
o Donotputhandsorfeetnearor under
rotatingparts.Keepclearof thedis-
chargeopeningat alltimes.
o Onlyallowresponsibleindividuals,who
arefamiliarwiththe instructions,to
operatethemachine.
o Clearthe areaof objectssuch as rocks,
toys,wire, bones,sticks,etc., which
couldbe pickedup andthrownbythe
blade.
o Besurethearea isclearofotherpeople
beforemowing.Stopmachineif anyone
entersthearea.
o Donotoperatethe mowerwhenbare-
footorwearingopensandals.Always
wearsubstantialfootwear.
o Donotpullmowerbackwardsunless
absolutelynecessary.Alwayslookdown
andbehindbeforeandwhile moving
backwards.
o Donotoperatethe mowerwithout
properguards,plates,grasscatcheror
othersafetyprotectivedevicesin place.
o Seemanufacturer'sinstructionsfor
properoperationandinstallationof
accessories.Onlyuseaccessoriesap-
provedbythe manufacturer.
o Stopthe blade(s)whencrossinggravel
drives,walks,or roads.
o Stopthe engine(motor)wheneveryou
leavetheequipment,beforecleaning
themoweror uncloggingthe chute.
o Shutthe engine(motor)off andwait
untilthe bladecomesto completestop
beforeremovinggrasscatcher.
o Mowonly indaylightor good artificial
light.
o Donotoperatethe machinewhileunder
theinfluenceof alcoholordrugs.
o Neveroperatemachinein wetgrass.
Alwaysbe sureof yourfooting:keepa
firm holdonthehandleandwalk;never
run.
o Disengagethe self-propelledmech-
anismordriveclutchon mowersso
equippedbeforestartingtheengine
(motor).
o Ifthe equipmentshouldstartto vibrate
abnormally,stoptheengine(motor)and
checkimmediatelyforthecause.Vibra-
tion isgenerallyawarningof trouble.
o Alwayswear safetygogglesorsafety
glasseswith sideshieldswhenoper-
atingmower.
H.SLOPE OPERATmON
Slopesarea majorfactorrelatedto slip
andfall accidentswhichcanresultin
severeinjury.All slopesrequireextracau-
tion.Ifyoufeel uneasyon a slope,do not
mowit.
DO:
o Mowacrossthefaceof slopes:never
upand down.Exerciseextremecaution
whenchangingdirectionon slopes.
o Removeobstaclessuchas rocks,tree
limbs,etc.
o Watchfor holes,ruts,or bumps.Tall
grasscan hideobstacles.
DONOT:
o Do not trim near drop-offs, ditches or
embankments. The operator could lose
footing or balance.
o Do not trim excessively steep slopes.
o Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced foot-
ing could cause slipping.
HI. CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator
is not alert to the presence of children.
Children are often attracted to the machine
and the mowing activity. Never assume
that children will remain where you last
saw them.
o Keep children out of the trimming area
and under the watchful care of another
responsible adult.
o Be alert and turn machine off if children
enter the area.
o Before and while walking backwards,
look behind and down for small children.
o Never allow children to operate the ma-
chine.
o Use extra care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects
that may obscure vision.
inV.SERVmCE
o Use extra care in handling gasoline and
other fuels. They are flammable and
vapors are explosive.
- Use only an approved container.
- Never remove gas cap or add fuel
with the engine running.
Allow engine to cool before refueling.
Do not smoke.
-Never refuel the machine indoors.
- Never store the machine or fuel
container inside where there is an
open flame, such as a water heater.
o Never run a machine inside a closed area.
o Never make adjustments or repairs with
the engine (motor) running. Disconnect the
spark plug wire, and keep the wire away
from the plug to prevent accidental starting.