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j) Never operate the equipment in wet grass. Always
be sure of your footing; keep a firm hold on the
handle and walk; never run.
OPERATION
a) Do not operate the engine in a confined space where
dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
b) Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
c) Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
d) Walk, never run.
e) With walk behind machines, mow across the slopes,
not up and down.
f) Exercise extreme caution when changing direction
on slopes.
g) Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
h) Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the
mower towards you. Be sure the area behind is
clear.
i) Stop the blades if the mower has to be tilted for
transportation, when crossing surfaces other than
grass and when transporting the mower to and from
the area to be mowed.
j) Never operate the mower without proper guards,
plates, grass catcher or other safety protective
devices in place.
k) Do not change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine.
l) Disengage all blades and drive clutches before
starting the engine.
m) Start the engine carefully according to instructions
and with feet well away from the blades.
n) Do not start the engine when standing in front of
the discharge chute.
o) Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
p) Never pick up or carry a mower while the engine
is running.
q) Stop the engine, wait for the blades to come to
a complete stop, and disconnect the spark plug
wire:
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before clearing blockages or unclogging chute;
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before checking, cleaning or working on the
mower;
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after striking a foreign object. Inspect the mower
for damage and make repairs before restarting
and operating the mower;
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if mower starts to vibrate abnormally (check
immediately for the cause). Vibration is generally
a warning of trouble.
Before using machine for the first time, check engine
and hydraulic fluid levels and lubricate all points.
TRAINING
a) Read the operator’s manual carefully. All rotary grass
cutters are potentially dangerous. No person should
operate the machine unless they are familiar with
the controls and the proper use of the machine.
b) Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the mower. Local regulations
may restrict the age of the operator.
c) Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children and pets.
d) Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible
for accidents or hazards occurring to other people
or their property.
PREPARATION
a) Do not operate the equipment when barefoot or
wearing open sandals. Always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers.
b) Wear hearing protection.
c) Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment
is to be used and remove rock, toys, wire or other
debris which may be picked up and thrown by the
machine.
d) Gasoline is highly flammable.
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Store gasoline only in a container specifically
designed for gasoline storage in a cool, dry
place away from sparks and open flame.
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When refueling or checking fuel level:
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Stop engine. Allow to cool.
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Refuel outdoors only.
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Do not smoke.
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Use a funnel. Do not overfill. Clean up spills
and move machine away from spills before
starting.
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Replace caps tightly.
e) Replace faulty mufflers.
f) Before using, always visually inspect to see that
the blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are
not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged
blades and bolts.
g) On multi-bladed machines, take care as rotating
one blade can cause other blades to rotate.
h) Disengage the self-propelled mechanism or drive
clutch on units so equipped before starting the
engine (motor).
i) Never attempt to make adjustments while the engine
(motor) is running.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
