1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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• Replace faulty mufflers.
• Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blade(s), blade
bolt(s) and mower housing are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or
damaged blade(s) and bolt(s) in sets to preserve balance.
• On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating one blade can cause
other blades to rotate.
• Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous
carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
• Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass, where feasible.
• Mowing on slopes:
– Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
– Mow across slopes, never up and down.
– Walk, never run.
– Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
– Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
• Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the lawn mower
toward you.
• Stop the blade(s) if the lawn mower has to be tilted for transporting,
when crossing surfaces other than grass and when transporting the
lawn mower to and from the area to be mowed.
• Never operate the lawn mower with defective guards or shields, or
without safety devices (for example, deflectors and/or grass catchers
in place).
• Do not attempt to make wheel height adjustments while the machine
is running.
• Do not change the engine governor setting or over-speed the engine.
• Disengage all blade and drive clutches before starting the machine.
• Start the engine carefully according to the instructions and with feet
well away from the blade(s).
• Do not tilt the lawn mower when starting the engine.
