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Safe Handling of Gasoline
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6. DONOTfill fuel containers inside a vehicle or on a truck
or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place the contain-
ers on the ground away from thevehicle before filling.
7. Removegas-powered equipment from the vehicle or
trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible,
then refuel equipment using a portable container, rather
than a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
8. DONOTstart gas powered equipment in enclosedvehi-
cles or trailers.
9. Keepthe nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or
container opening at all times until fueling is complete. DO
NOTuse a nozzlelock-open device
10. If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing
immediately.
11. DO NOToverfill a fuel tank. Replacefuel cap and tight-
en securely.
Operation
1. DONOTput hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keepclear of discharge areawhile engine is running.
2. STOPengine when crossing gravel drives, walks, or
roads, and under any conditions where thrown objects
might be a hazard.
3. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
4. DONOToperatemower while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
5. After striking a foreign object or if mower vibrates
abnormally, STOPthe engine, disconnect and secure spark
plug wire. Inspect the mower for any damageand repair
the damage before starting.
6. DONOTmow near drop offs, ditches or embankments.
Operator could lose footing or balance.
7. STAYALERTfor holes and other hidden hazards. Tall
grass can hide obstacles. Keepawayfrom ditches,
washouts, culverts, fences and protruding objects.
8. DONOTmow on wet grass. Always be sure of your
footing. Keepa firm hold on the handleand walk, never
run. Slipping could causeinjury.
9. ALWAYSstay behind handle when engine (motor) is
running.
10. DO NOTleavethe machinewith the engine running.
STOPBLADEand STOPENGINEbefore leaving the opera-
tors position for any reason.
11. Before cleaning, repairing or inspecting makecertain
engine, blade and all moving parts have STOPPED.
Disconnect and securespark plug wire away from plug to
prevent accidental starting.
12. STOPengine and wait until the blade comes to com-
plete STOP before removing grass bag and/or clearing
grass.
Operation
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13. DO NOToperatemower without the entire grass catch-
er, or guards in place discharge guard, rearguard or other
safety devices in place and working. DONOTpoint dis-
charge at people, passing cars, windows or doors.
14. DO NOTdischarge material against a wall or obstruc-
tion. Material may ricochet back towards the operator.
15. Slow down before turning.
16. Watch out for traffic when near or crossing roadways.
17. DO NOToperateengine in enclosedareas. Engine
exhaust gasescontain carbon monoxide, a deadly poison.
18. Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer.
See manufacturer's instructions for proper operation and
installation of accessories.
MaintenanceandStorage
1. DO NOTstore mower or fuel container inside where
fumes may reachan open flame, spark or pilot light such as
in awater heater,furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appli-
ance. Allow engine to cool before storing machine in an
enclosure. Store fuel container out of reach of children in a
well ventilated, unoccupied building.
2. Keepmower and engine free of grass, leavesor excess
grease to reduce fire hazardand engine overheating.
3. When draining fuel tank, drain fuel into an approved
container outdoors and away from open flame.
4. Keepall bolts, especially bladebolts, nuts and screws
properly tight. Checkthat all cotter pins are in proper
position.
5. Always provide adequate ventilation when running
engine. Engineexhaust gasescontain carbon monoxide, a
deadly poison.
6. Serviceengine and makeadjustments only when engine
is stopped. Removed spark plug wire from spark plug and
secure wire awayfrom spark plug to prevent accidental
starting.
7. DO NOTchangeengine governor speed settings or
overspeed engine.
8. Checkgrass bag assembly frequently for wear or
deterioration to avoid thrown objects and exposure to
moving parts. Replacewith new bag if loose seams or tears
are evident. Replaceslider or bag adapter if broken or
cracked.
9. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the bladesor
wear heavy leather gloves and use CAUTIONwhen handling
them.
10. DO NOTtest for spark by grounding spark plug next to
spark plug hole; spark plug could ignite gas exiting engine.
11. Havemachine serviced by an authorized SNAPPER
dealer at least once ayear and havethe dealerinstall any
new safety devices.
12. Use only genuine SNAPPERreplacement parts to
assure that original standards are maintained.
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