Operator`s manual

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"_ UsingYour Lawn Mower
Besurethe lawnisclearof stones,sticks,wire,or other //_
objectswhichcoulddamagethe lawnmoweror the ¢//'1
engine.Suchobjectscould beaccidentlythrownbythe
mowerinanydirectionandcauseseriouspersonalinjury
to the operatorandothers.
Figure 9
To Stop Engine"
1. Releasethe bladecontrolhandleto stopthe engine
andblade.
_/ WARNING: The blade continues
to rotate for a few seconds after
the engine is shut off.
2. Disconnectandgroundthe sparkplugwireas
instructedin the separateenginemanualto prevent
accidentalstartingwhileequipmentis unattended.
WARNING: If you strike a foreign
object, stop the engine. Remove
wire from the spark plug, thor-
oughly inspectthe mower for any
damage, and repair the damage
before restarting and operating
the mower. Extensive vibration
of the mower during operation is
an indication of damage. The unit
should be promptly inspected
and repaired.
Operating Tips
1. Forbestresultsandeffectivemulching,do notcut wet
grass.
2. Newgrass,thickgrass,orwet grassmayrequirea
narrowercut.
3. Fora healthierlawn,nevercutoff morethan one-third
of the totallengthof the grass.
4. Yourlawnshouldbecut inthe fall as longas there
isgrowth.
5. Adjustgroundspeedaccordingto conditionof lawn.
6. Ifthe grasshasbeenallowedto growin excessof 4
inches,mulchingis not recommended.Mowusing
the sidedischargeto reducethegrassheightto 3-1/4
inchesor lessbeforemulching.
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WARNING
The operation of any
lawn mower can result
in foreign objects
being thrown into
the eyes, which can
damage your eyes
severely. Always wear
safety glasses while
operating the mower,
or while performing
any adjustments or
repairs on it.
Be sure no one other
than the operator is
standing near the lawn
mower while starting
engine or operating
mower. Never run
engine indoorsor
in enclosed, poorly
ventilated areas. En-
gine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide, an
odorless and deadly
gas. Keep hands, feet,
hair and loose clothing
away from any moving
parts on engine and
lawn mower.
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