gasoline while the engine is running or
when the engine is hot.
– If gasoline is spilled, do not attempt to start
the engine. Move the lawn mower away
from the area of spillage to avoid creating
any source of ignition until the gasoline
vapors have dissipated.
– Replace all fuel tank and container caps
securely.
– If you must drain the fuel from the fuel
tank, do it outdoors.
•
Replace faulty mufflers.
•
Before using, always visually inspect the blades,
blade bolts, and cutter assembly for wear or
damage. Replace worn or damaged blades and
bolts in sets to preserve balance.
•
On multibladed lawn mowers, use care as
rotating one blade can cause the other blades
to rotate.
Operation
•
Do not operate the engine in a confined space
where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can
collect.
•
Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
•
Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
•
Walk; never run.
•
Keep a firm hold on the handle.
•
For wheeled rotary lawn mowers, mow across
the face of slopes, never up and down.
•
Exercise extreme caution when changing the
direction on slopes.
•
Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
•
Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling
the lawn mower toward you.
•
Before and while moving backward, look
behind and down for small children.
•
Stop the blade(s) if you must tilt the
lawn mower for transportation 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 damaged
or missing guards or shields, or without safety
devices (such as deflectors and grass catchers)
in place.
•
Do not change the speed settings on the
engine.
•
Disengage all blade and drive clutches before
starting the engine.
•
Start the engine carefully according to
instructions and with feet well away from the
blade(s).
•
Do not tilt the lawn mower when starting the
engine, unless you must tilt the lawn mower
to start it. In this case, do not tilt it more
than absolutely necessary and lift only the part
which is away from the operator.
•
Do not start the engine when standing in front
of the discharge chute.
•
Do not put your hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times.
•
Never pick up or carry a lawn mower while the
engine is running.
•
Stop the engine and disconnect the spark-plug
wire:
– before clearing blockages or unclogging
the chute;
– before checking, cleaning, or working on
the lawn mower;
– after striking a foreign object. Inspect the
lawn mower for damage and make repairs
before starting and operating the lawn
mower; and
– if the lawn mower starts to vibrate
abnormally (check it immediately).
•
Stop the engine:
– whenever you leave the lawn mower; and
– before refuelling.
•
Reduce the throttle setting during engine
run-out and, if the engine has a shutoff valve,
turn the fuel off after mowing.
•
Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives,
walks, or roads.
•
Shut the engine off and wait until the blade
comes to a complete stop before removing the
grass catcher.
•
Do not operate the lawn mower while under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
•
If the lawn mower should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the engine and check
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