Manual

IMPORTANT
Safe Operation Practices for Walk- Behind Mowers.
Thiscuttingmachineiscapableofamputatinghandsend feetandthrowingobjects.Failureto ob-
servethefollowingse_y instructionscoutdresultin eedousinjuryordeath.
I. General Operstlon
Read, understand,end follow all Instrun-
ltons onthemachineandJnthemanual(s).
Bethoroughlyfamiliarwiththecontrolsand
the properuseofthemowerbeforestarting.
2. Donotputhandsorfeet nearorunderrotat-
ingparts.Keepdear ofthe dischargeopen-
ingat alltimes.
3. Only allow rseponslble individuals, who are
familiar with the Instructions, to operatethe
mower.
4. Thoroughlyinspect the mower and area
where the equipmentis to be used.Clear
the areaof objectssuchasrocks,toys,wire,
bones,sticksetc.,whichcouldbepickedup
and thrown bythe blade.
5. Be sure the area Is blesr of other puople be-
fore mowing. Stop mower if anyone enters
the area.
8. Do not oparete the mower when barefoot or
wearing open sandals. Always wear sub-
etentlal foot wear.
7. Do net pull mower backwards unless abes-
lutsly nenascary. Leek down and behind be-
fore and while moving backwards.
8. Do net operatethe mowerwithoutproper
guards,plates,gresscatcherorothersafety
protectivedevicesinplace.
9. See menufacturar'sInstructionsfor proper
operation and installationof aocessoriee.
Only use accsesodes approved by the
manufacturer.
10. Stop the blsde(s) when crossing gravel
ddves, walks,orroads.
11. Stop the engine (meter) whenever you
leave the equipment,before cleaningthe
moweroruncloggingthe chute.
12. Shutthe engine(motor)offandwaituntilthe
bladecomes to complete stopbefore re-
movinggrasscatcher.
13. Mowonlyindaylightor goodartificiallight.
ifon which can causedrowsinassor effect
yourabilityto operatethismachinesafely.
15. Neveroparetemowarinwetgrass.Always
besureof yourfooting;keepa firmholdon
the handleend walk;neverrun.
16. Disengagethe self-propelledmechanism
ordrivedutch onmowerssoequipped be-
fore startingthe engine(motor).
17. Ifthe equipment shouldstart to vibrateab-
normally,stopthe engine(motor)andcheck
immediatelyfor thecause.V_bretionisgen-
erally a warningof troublesuchas a blade
that Is damaged, a looseblade,or the en-
glnemounting boltsare loose.
18. Always wear as_ety goggles or safety
glasseswith side shieldswhen operating
mowarto protectyoureyesfromforeign ob-
jects which canbe thrownfrom the unit.
19. Plan your mowing pettem to avoid dis-
charge of metedaltowardroads,sidewalks,
bystandersandthe like.
20. Afterstrikinga foreignobject,stopthe en-
gine.Removethewirefrom thespark plug.
Inspectthe bladeand mowerfordamage.If
damaged,repairbeforestartingandoperat-
Ingthe mower.
21. Keep anywashoutportsandothermower
housing service openings clnsed when
mowing.
II. Slope Operation
Slopesare a majorfactorrelatedtoslipendfall
aoctdentswhich canresultInsevereinjury.All
slopesrsquire ex_acaution.Ifyoufeel uneasy
ona slope, donot mowit.
DO:
Mow across the face of slopes; never up
end down. Do not mow excessively steep
slopes (maximum 15 degrees) or areas
where the ground is very rough. See the
"Guide" in the back of this manual to check
a slope. Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes.
Remove objects such as rocks, tree limbs,
etc.
Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall gre,ss
car= hide obstacles.
14. Do not operate the mower while under the
influence of slcohol, drugs or other medica* (ConUnued Following Page)
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