RULES FOR SAFE USE
CAUTION: ALWAYS DISCONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE AND PLACE WIRE WHERE
I1 CANNOT CONTACT SPARK PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING
WHEN SETTING--UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUSTING OR MAKING REPAIRS TO
YOUR MOWER.
IMPORTANT
FEDERAL REGULATIONS REQUIRE THE ENGINE CONTROL INSTALLED ON THIS MOWER IN ORDER TO
MINIMIZE THE RISK OF BLADE CONTACT INJURY DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE ATTEMPTTO
DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR CONTROL
1 Please read your owner's manual,
Only allow persons who know the
safety rules to use your mower
2 DO NOT tie the control bar to the
handle Control must be free to
permit brake engagement when
handles and control are released,
3 DO NOT allow children to use your
mower
4_ Check your' mower over before each
time you mow Tighten any loose
bolts, nuts, etc_
5. Remove all sticks, stones, wires,
cans, boards, etc. from area to be
mowed. These objects can be
thrown by the blade.
6 DO NOT allow children, bystanders,
or pets in the mowing area_
7 BE CAREFUL- WHEN THE ENGINE IS
RUNNING THE BLADE IS TURNING_
8 Always shut off engine before try_
ing to adjust wheel heights
9 When engine is running, DO NOT
put hands or feet under mower' or in
the discharge chute, nor make any
adjustments_
10_ Stay clear of discharge opening
at all times,
11_ Check gasoline before each use_
Do not fill gas tank when engine
is running, when indoors or when
engine is hal Allow engine to cool
before filling gas tank_ Wipe off
any spilled gasoline before start-
ing engine
12_ Mow only in good light_
13 Wear only solid shoes when mow-
ing, DO NOT operate mower when
barefoot, or wearing open sandals
14_ Disengage drive control on power
propelled mower's before starting
engine_
15 DO NOT use a damaged mower'.
Always have damage repaired
before mowing
16 Always stop engine when not cut-
ting grass or when crossing gravel
drive, sidewalk, or roadway.
17_ Never pull mower towards you, al-
ways follow mower to cut grass_
18. Never use your mower without pro-
per guards or deflectors in place.
19. Always mow across a slope or in-
clined area. DO NOT mow up or
down a slope or inclined area,
20. DO NOT mow in wet grass_ DO NOT
run with the mower
21. DO NOT run your' mower indoors.
Exhaust gasses are deadly poison
22_ DRAIN THE GASOLINE tank before
transporting your mower inside
your car or other vehicle.
23 DO NOT run your mower if it vi-
brates too much Stop engine and
make repairs. Vibration is an indi-
cation of damage.
24. DO NOT change the engine gow
ernor settings to over-speed the
engine-Ldamage or' injury can re-
sult_
25 If a grass catcher is used on your
mower, check the catcher often for
damage_ Use only recommended
catcher_ Always stop engine to re-
move grass catcher_
26_ DO NOT store your mower or gas-
aline where fumes may reach an
open flame and cause a fire.
27_ Always wear safety glasses or eye
shields before starting your lawn
mower and while mowing
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