SAFETY RULES ,&o,o.o. o o PLUG TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTINGWHEN SETTING UP, TRANSPORTING, ADJUST NG OR MAKING REPAIRS iMPORTANT SAFETY STANDARDS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCECONTROLS TO MiNIMiZE THE RmSKOF iNJURY. YOUR UNiT iS EOUIPPED WtTH SUCH CONTROLS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROLS UNDER ANY CtRCUM- STANCES, TRAINING: Read this operator's manual carefully. Become famitiar with the controls and know how to operate your mower property. Learn how to quickly stop mower, " Always stop the engine whenever you leave or are not using you r mower, or before crossing driveways, walks, roads, and any gravel-cover_t areas.
,, Do not atfow children to use your mower. Never altow adutts to use mower without proper instructions. = Never directldischarge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near [he mower while you are operating it. o Keep the area of operation ctear of a]t persons, especially smatl children and pets. ,' Before cleaning, inspecting, or repairing your mower, stop the engine and make absolutely sure the blade and all moving parts have stopped. Then disconnect the spark plug wire and keep it away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting: " Use mower only as the manufacturer intended and as de- scribed in this manual.
e Do not operate mower if it has been dropped or damaged in any manner, AIways have damage repaired before using your mower. ', Do not continue to run your mower if you hit a foreign object. Follow the procedure outlined above, then repair any dam- age before restarting and operating you mower. Do not use accessory attachments that are not recommended by the manufacturer, Use of such attachments may be hazardous. ,, Do not change the governor settings or overspeed the engine. Engine damage or personal injury may result. The blade turns when the engine is running. ,, Do not operate your mower if it vibrates abnormally.
Exces.- sive vibration is an indication of damage; stop the engine, safely check for the cause of vibration and repair as required. PREPARATION: Do not run the engine indoors. Exhaust fumes are danger- ous. * Always thoroughly check the area to be mowed and clear it of all stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects. These objects wilt be thrown by the blade and can cause severe injury. Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you. Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down or you might lose your footing. Do not mow excessively steep slopes. Use caution when operating the mower on uneven terrain or when changing directions - maintain good footing.
Always wear safety glasses or eye shields when starting and while using your mower. Never operate your mower without proper guards, plates, grass catcher or other safety devices in place. " Dress properly. Do not operate mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Wear only solid shoes with good traction when mowing. '_ Check fuel tank before starting engine. Do not fill gas tank indoors, when the engine is running or when the engine is hot. Allow the engine to cool for several minutes before filling the gas tank. Clean off any spilted gasoline before starting the engine. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE: ,' Check the blade and the engine mounting bolts often to be sure they are tightened properly.
,, Check all bolts, nuts and screws at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure mower is in safe working condi- tion. - Always make:wheel height adjustments before starting your mower. Never attempt to do this while the engine is running. ,, Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. ,, Keep all safety devices in place and working. ,, To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of grass, leaves or excessive grease and oil. OPERATmON: ,, Check grass catcher often for deterioration and wear and replace worn bags. Use only replacement bags that are recommended by and comply with specifications of the manufacturer of your mower.
Keep you r eyes and mind on your mower and the area being cuL Do not let other interests distract you. ,, Do not mow wet or slippery grass. Never run while operating your rnower. Always be sure of your footing - keep a firm ho_d on the handles and walk. ,, Always keep a sharp blade on your mower. - Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure. ', Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. ,, Never store mower with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or an ignition source such as a hot water heater, space heater, clothes dryer, etc. 2