MGG Gizmow T130, Operator'S Manual

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• When you look over the lawn, remember to look for
obstacles that cannot be removed, like pipes, stumps or
rocks.
Keep away from these obstacles that can cause
damage to the mower or injury to the operator or a
person near the mower. Clear the area of rocks, toys,
wire or other loose objects. These items can damage the
mower or can be discharged by the mower blade.
• The blade of a power mower rotates very fast. It can
discharge rocks and other objects over a long distance
which can be dangerous. The force of the objects can
break windows, cause injuries or even put an eye out.
Most of the time the injury is to a person, like a child.
Keep every person completely away from the area to
be mowed. Make sure the grass is not discharged
toward anyone. Planning your mowing pattern has a
double advantage. It can decrease the possibility of an
injury and make the clean up after mowing easier.
• Check the terrain of the area to be mowed. Mow in a
pattern that will keep you away from dangerous areas.
Check the distance you need to stop and the distance
available to turn. Slopes and rough terrain must be
mowed carefully and some areas must not be mowed
at all. With riding mowers, mow up and down the hill.
When you must mow rough terrain or on slopes, never
change directions or change gears and stop in these
areas only in an emergency. Before you ride up or down
a slope, try to back straight up the slope. Do not ride up
or down a slope that is too steep to back straight up.
Refer to page 13 of this manual to check any slopes.
• Before you start cutting, make sure the mower was
completely assembled according to the Instruction
Manual.
If the mower was completely assembled at the
store, you must still check the mower according to the
assembly instructions. Make sure the mower is correctly
assembled and that all fasteners are tight. Make sure the
engine has the correct amount of oil. Check these items
often during the life of the mower.
• Your mower has a gasoline engine. Gasoline is a
dangerous fuel. Keep gasoline only in an approved safety
gasoline container. Do not keep large amounts of gasoline.
When you add gasoline to the fuel tank, do not smoke.
Store the gasoline container and the mower in an area
that has good ventilation. Also, keep the gasoline away
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other source of ignition. If the mower is to be stored for
more than a few weeks, remove the gasoline from the
fuel tank. When inside an enclosure, do not add gasoline
to the fuel tank. Before you add gasoline, move the
mower outside and add gasoline carefully. Before you
start the engine, remove any gasoline from the outside
of the fuel tank or from the mower. Warm gasoline will
expand. Leave some space in the fuel tank for the
gasoline to expand. Also, the fuel cap has a vent hole for
fuel vapors. Always use the correct fuel cap. Failure to
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explosions, injury to you and damage to the equipment
and other property.
• If you add gasoline to an engine that is running or hot,
the result can be an explosion. Before you add gasoline,
stop the engine and let the engine cool for several
minutes. Remove dry grass and other debris from the
mower. Keep the mower clean to improve the
performance, help the engine and transmission run
cooler, extend the life of moving parts, and decrease
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• Fires and explosions are not the only dangers when
working around a mower. The engine, transmission, and
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engine is running. Do not touch these parts of the
mower. Stop the engine. Let the engine and transmission
cool before servicing the mower. Remember, exhaust
fumes are dangerous. Never operate the engine inside a
building.
• When you get a new mower, it can be a new experience
for the family. Tell each person how a mower can be
dangerous. Remember, a mower is not a toy. A mower
is not to be used by children or anyone not old enough,
strong enough or that does not have experience.
• If the mower is not correctly assembled, not operated
correctly, or not regularly serviced, the mower can be
dangerous.
The most important rule to follow is always
use good judgment and common sense. Mow safely
and carefully.
• Your mower when in operation is extremely
dangerous. Fingers, feet and other parts can be cut by
the blade. Injuries occur when the operator does not
think and reaches into the chute opening. Always
operate the mower as if the blade is rotating. Do not
service or make an adjustment, except to the
carburetor, while the engine is running.
• Use only accessories that are factory approved for your
mower. The wrong accessory can decrease the safety
of the mower and can even damage the unit. Read and
follow the instructions included with the accessory and
the mower.
• Use only original equipment or replacement parts that
are factory approved for service. If you need service,
select an Authorized Service Center for your mower. If
you do the work on the unit, follow the instructions in
the Instruction Manual.
• When you mow, remember that children are attracted
to the mower. Always use caution when mowing around
obstacles like trees or shrubs or when moving backward.
Only mow in a forward direction if possible. Your
visibility is decreased when you mow backward. Also,
the blades are made to cut while the unit is moving
forward. If you mow backward, the cutting performance
decreases.
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