Product specifications

Neyer make adjustmentsorrepairswith
the enginerunning.
Grass catchercomponentsare subject
to wear, damage, and deterioration,
whichcouldexposemovingpartsor
allowobjectsto be thrown.Frequently
checkcomponents andreplacewith
manufacturer'srecommendedparts,
when necessary.
• Mower bladesare sharpandcan cut.
Wrap the blade(s) orweargloves,and
use extracaution whenservicing them.
• Check brakeoperationfrequently.
Adjustand serviceas required.
• Besurethe area is clearof otherpeople • Mow up anddownslopes(15° Max), not
before mowing.Stopmachineifanyone
entersthe area.
• Nevercarry passengers.
• Do notmow in reverseunlessabsolute-
ly necessary.Alwayslookdownand
behindbefore andwhile backing.
• Nevercarry children.They mayfalloff
and be seriously injuredor interferewith
safe machineoperation.
• Keepchildrenoutof the mowingarea
and underthewatchfulcare of another
responsibleadult.
• Be alertand tum machineoffif children
_enterthe area
• Before andwhen backing,lookbehind
and downfor smallchildren.
across.
• Removeobstaclessuchas rocks,tree
limbs,etc.
• Watchfor holes,ruts,or bumps.Uneven
terraincould overtumthemachine.Tall
grasscanhide obstacles.
• Use slowspeed.Choosea lowgearso
that youwillnothave to stoporshift
while onthe slope.
• Avoidstartingorstoppingon a slope.If
tireslosetraction,disengagethe blades
and proceedslowlystraightdownthe
slope.
• Do nottum onslopesunlessnecessary,
and then, turnslowlyand gradually
downhill,if possible.
_Look for this symbol to point out impor-
tant safety precautions. It means CAU-
TION!!! BECOME AWAREI!I YOUR SAFE-
TY IS INVOLVED.
_CAUTION:
In order to prevent acciden-
tal starting when setting up, transporting,
adjusting or making repairs always discon-
nect spark plug wire and place wire where
itcannot contact spark plug.
_WARNING: The engineexhaustfrom
thisproductcontainschemicalsknownto
the StateofCalifomiato cause cancer,
birthdefects,or otherreproductiveharm.
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