Manual
IMPORTANT
Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mowers.
Thiscuttingmachineis capableofamputatinghandsandfeet endthrowingobjects.Failuretoob-
san/e thefollowingsafetyinstructionscouldresultin sedousinjuryordeath.
I. General Operation
1. Read, understand,and follow all Instruc-
ifons anthe machine and Inthe manual(s).
Bethoroughlyfamiliarwiththe controlsand
the properuseof themowerbeforestealing.
2. Donotputhandsorrantneororunderrofat-
ingparts.Keepdeer of the dischargeopen-
ingat alltimes.
3. Only allow respor_alble individuals, who ere
familiar with the Instructions, to operate the
mower.
4. Thorougldyinspectthe mower end area
wherethe equipmentis to be used. Clear
the areaofobjectssuchesrouks,toys,wire,
bones,sticksetc.,whichcouldbe pickedup
andthrown by the bisde.
5. Be sure the area Is deer of other people be-
fore mowing. Stop mower if anyone enters
the area.
6. Do notaperatethe mowerwhan berefoot or
wearingopen sandals.Always wear sub-
stantialfootwear.
7. Donotpullmowarbankwardsunlessaban-
lutelynesessery.Lookdownand behindbe-
fore andwhilemovingbackwards.
8. Do not operate the mower without proper
guards, plates, grass catcher or other cefety
protective devices In place.
9. See manufacturer'sInslzuctlonsfor proper
operationand installationof accessories.
Only use accessories approved by the
manufacturer.
10. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel
drives,walks,or roads.
11. Stop the engine (motor) whenever you
leave the equipment,before cleaningthe
moweroruncloggingthe chute.
12. Shuttheangina (motor)offandwaltunltlthe
blade comesto completeatop before re-
movinggrasscatcher.
13. Mowonlyindaylightor goodartificial light.
14. Do not operate the mower while under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or other medica-
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tJonwhich cancause drowsinessor eJfest
yourabilityto operatethismachinesafely.
15. Neveroperatemowerinwet grass.AJweys
be sureof yourfooting;keep8firm holdan
the handleand walk; neverrun.
16. Disengagethe salf-prepalledmechanism
ordriveclutchonmowers so equipped be-
foresteitingthe engine(motor).
17. Ifthe equipment shouldstartto vibratoab-
normally,stopthe engine(motor)endcheck
immediatelyforthecause.Vibrationisgen-
erally e.warningof troublesuchas a blade
thatis damaged, e looseblade,or the en-
gine mountingboltsare loose.
18. Always wear setaty goggles or safety
glsssss withside shieldswhen oporaltng
mowerto protectyoureyesfromforeign ob-
jestswhich can bethrownfrom the unit.
19. Plan your mowing patfam to ovoid dis-
charge ofmaterialtowardroads,sidewalks,
bystandersend the like.
20. Afteratdldng a foreignobject,atop the en-
gine.Removethe wirefrom thesparkplug.
Inspectthe bladeand mowerfordernage,if
deJ'naged,repairbeforestartingendoperat-
Ingthe mower.
21. Keep any wsshoutportsand othermower
housing service openings closed when
mowing.
II. Slope Operation
Slopeserea majorfactorrelatedtoslipendfall
accidentswhich canresultineavere Injury.All
slopesrequireextracaution.Ifyoufeeluneasy
ona elope,donotmow it.
DO:
Mew across the face of slopes; never up
and down.Do not mow excessivelysteep
slopes (ma_imu_n15 degrees) or areas
where the groundis very rough.See the
"Guide"inthe back ofthis manualtocheck
e slope. Exemise extreme ceultan when
changingdirectiononslopes.
Removeobjectssuchas rocks,treelimb6,
etc.
Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall grass
can hide obstacles.
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