Operating instructions

STEPS TO FOLLOW
BEFORE MOWING
• Be sure to dress correctly.Wear hard shoes, not sandals 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 instructions with the engine, and the instructions with 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 for a person that has expedence.
• Wet grass can be dangerous. Let the grass dry.
• Instruct children and others to keep away from the work area.
• Never cut the grass without good light.
• Pick up loose objects. Remove them from the mowing area.
WHILE MOWING
• Watch for fixed objects and avoid them. They can damage the mower or cause injury.
• A hot engine, muffler, and transmission will cause a bum. Do not touch.
• Inclines and slopes must be carefully mowed. See the "Guide" inthe back ofthis book to check a slope.
• Lack of daylight or good artificial light iscause to stop mowing.
• Examine the mower, the blade, and other parts for damage after hitting a foreign object or Ifthe unit vibrates excessively.
• Do not make adjustments or repairs without stopping the engine. Disconnect the spark plug wire.
• On or near roads, watch out for traffic. Direct discharge away from roads.
• When mowing, avoid areas where traction is unsure. Look back before changing direction oftravel.
• 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 gasoUns into a engine that is hot or running.
AFTER MOWING
• Always let the mower cool before storing in an enclosed area.
• Foreign material on the mower is dangerous. Clean offgrass, leaves, grease and oil before storing.
• Tighten all loose nuts, bolts and screws before you usethe unit.
• Empty and clean any grass catcher or other accessory.
• Remove the key or disconnect the spark plug wire to prevent unauthodzed 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. Itis 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: "Attentionl Become Alert!
Your Safety Is Involved."
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