STEPS TO FOLLOW
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BEFORE MOWING
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Be sure to dress correctly. Wear hard shoes, not sandals or tennis shoes.
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Examine the blade. A blade that is bent, cracked, or damaged must be replaced with a factory replacement blade.
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Fill the fuel tank outside. Clean off spilled fuel.
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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.
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Exhaust fumes are dangerous. Start the engine outside.
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Make sure all safety devices are in place and working correctly.
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Operation of the mower is only for a person that has experience.
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Wet grass can be dangerous. Let the grass dry.
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Clear children and others from the property and instruct them to stay away.
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Never cut the grass without good light.
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Pick up loose objects. Remove them from the mowing area.
WHILE MOWING
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Do not allow children and others in the mowing area. Watch for children and others.
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Watch for fixed objects and avoid them. They can damage the mower or cause injury.
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A hot engine, muffler, and transmission will cause a burn. Do not touch.
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Inclines and slopes must be carefully mowed. See the “Guide” in the back of this book to check a slope.
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Lack of daylight or good artificial light is cause to stop mowing.
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Examine the mower, the blade, and other parts for damage after hitting a foreign object or if the unit vibrates excessively.
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Do not make adjustments or repairs without stopping the engine. Disconnect the spark plug wire.
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On or near roads, watch out for traffic. Direct discharge away from roads.
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When mowing, avoid areas where traction is unsure. Look back before changing direction of travel. Look down and behind before and
while backing.
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In heavy grass, raise the cutting height. Cut slower. Stop the engine to remove clogged grass from the mower.
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Never remove any safety related parts.
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Do not pour gasoline into a engine that is hot or running.
AFTER MOWING
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Always let the mower cool before storing in an enclosed area.
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Foreign material on the mower is dangerous. Clean off grass, leaves, grease and oil before storing.
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Tighten all loose nuts, bolts and screws before you use the unit.
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Empty and clean any grass catcher or other accessory.
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Remove the key or disconnect the spark plug wire to prevent unauthorized use.
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Make sure the mower is not kept near a source of ignition. Gas fumes can cause an explosion.
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Only original parts or factory approved substitutes can be used to service the mower.
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When storing the mower for an extended period, remove the fuel from the fuel tank.
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Instruct children to leave the mower alone. It is not a toy.
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Never keep gasoline near a source of ignition. Always use an approved container. Keep gasoline away from children.
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Lubricate according to the Instruction Book. See “Lubrication”.
IMPORTANT
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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: “Attention! Become Alert!
Your Safety Is Involved.”
