Operating instructions

STEPS TO FOLLOW
BEFORE MOWING
• Be sure to dress correctly. Wear hard shoes, notsandals or tennis shoes.
• Examine the blade. A blade that is bent, cracked, or damaged must be replaced with a factory
replacement blade.
• Fill the fuel tank outside. Clean off spilled fuel.
• Read and follow the Owner's Manual, the instructionswith the engine, and the ins_Jc_ons wi_
any attachments. Owner's Manual instructions are for your safety and the safety of others.
• Exhaust fumes are dangerous. Start the engine outside.
• Make sure all safety devices are in place and working correctly.
• Operation of the mower is only fur a person that has experience.
• Wet grass can be dangerous. Let the grass dry.
• Instruct children and others to keep away from the work area.
• Never cut the grass wi_out good light.
• Pick up loose objects. Remove them from the mowing area.
WHILE MOWING
• Watch for fixed objects and avoid them. "llley can darcagethe mower or cause injury.
• A hot engine and muffler will cause s burn. Do not touch.
• Inclines and slopes must be carefully mowed. See the'Guide" in the back of this book to check
a dope.
• Lack of daylight or good artificial light is cause to stop mowing.
• Examine the mower, the blade, and other parts fur damage after hitting a foreign object or if the
unit vi_afes excessively.
• Do not make adjustments or repairs without stopping the engine (except for carburetor). Dis-
connect the spark plug wire.
• On or near roeds, watch out for traffic. Direct discharge sway from roads.
• When mowing, avoid areas where traction is unsure. Before and while moving backwards, look
behind and down for small children.
• In heavy grass, raise the cutting height. CUt slower. Stop the engine to remove clogged grass
from the mower,
• Never remove any safety related parts.
• Do not pour gasoline into a engine that is hot or running.
AFTER MOWING
• Always letthe mower cool before storing in an enclosed area_
• Foreign material on the mower is dangerous. Clean off grass, leaves, grease and oil before
storing.
• Tighten all loose nuts, bolts and screws before you use the unit.
• Empty and clean any grass catcher or other accessory.
• Remove the key or disconnect the spark plug wire to prevent unauthorized use.
• Make sure the mower is not kept near a source of ignition.Gas fumes can cause an explosion.
• Only original parts or factory approved substitutes can be used to service the mower.
• When storing the mower for an extended period, remove the fuel from the fuel tank.
• Instruct children to leave the mower alone. It is not a toy.
• Never keep gasoline near a source of ignition. Always use an approved container. Keep
gasoline away from children.
• Lubricate according to the Instruction Book. See "Lubrication'.
IMPORTANT-- Read the Instruction Book. Keep this book for future use and
reference.
WARNING: Look for this symbol to point out important
safety precautions. It means: "Attention! Become
Alert! Your Safety Is Involved."
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