Full Product Manual

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SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
General Information
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the
mower and in the manual(s) before attempting to
assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe
place for future and regular reference and for ordering
replacement parts.
2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation.
3. Never allow children under 14 years of age to operate this
mower. Children 14 and over should read and understand
the instructions and safe operation practices in this
manual and on the mower and should be trained and
supervised by an adult.
4. Never allow adults to operate this mower without proper
instruction.
5. If situations occur which are not covered in this manual,
use care and good judgment. Contact your customer
service representative for assistance.
6. According to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety
Commission (CPSC) and the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA), this product has an estimated useful life of
seven (7) years, under ordinary use conditions. At the end
of its useful life, have the product inspected annually to
ensure all mechanical and safety systems are operating
properly, safely, and are not worn excessively. Failure to
do so may result in accident, injury, or death.
Preparation before Operating
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the mower is to be
used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys, and
other foreign objects which could be tripped over or
picked up and thrown by the blade(s). Thrown objects can
cause serious personal injury.
2. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, stay
in the operator zone behind the mower handles. Keep
helpers at least 75 feet (23 meters) from the mower while
it is in operation. Keep bystanders, children and pets
inside while the mower is in operation. Stop mower if
anyone enters the area.
3. Be aware of the mower and attachment discharge
direction and do not point the mower discharge at
anyone.
4. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during
operation and while performing an adjustment or repair
to protect your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can
cause serious injury to the eyes.
5. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting
slacks and shirts. Loose fitting clothes, jewelry and long
hair can be caught in moving parts. Shirts and pants
that cover the arms and legs and steel-toed shoes are
recommended.
6. Never operate mower in bare feet, sandals, slippery or
light-weight (e.g. canvas) shoes.
7. Never over fill fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than 1” (2.5
cm) below bottom of filler neck to allow space for fuel
expansion.
8. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
9. Use only accessories and attachments approved for this
mower by the mower manufacturer. Read, understand
and follow all instructions provided with the approved
accessory or attachment.
Operating
1. Data indicates that operators, age 65 years and above, are
involved in a large percentage of mower-related injuries.
These operators should evaluate their ability to operate
the mower safely enough to protect themselves and
others from serious injury.
2. Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled
over the foot during a fall caused by slipping or tripping.
Do not hold on to the mower if you are losing your
balance or footing; immediately release the handle.
3. Never pull the mower back toward you while you are
walking. If you must back the mower away from a wall or
obstruction first look down and behind to avoid tripping
and then follow these steps:
a. Step back from mower to fully extend your arms.
b. Be sure you are well balanced with sure footing.
c. Pull the mower back slowly, no more than half way
toward you.
d. Repeat these steps as needed.
4. Do not engage the drive control (if equipped) while
starting engine.
WARNING
This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and
others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may
result in personal injury. When you see this symbol. HEED ITS WARNING!
DANGER
This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on
the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating fingers, hands, toes and feet and throwing debris. Failure to observe
the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.