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Do not operate any equipment at unsafe speeds. Speeds
should be reduced when turning or operating on slopes.
The operator must use common sense to determine a
safe speed based on the equipment, the load, the slope,
the surface, and other conditions that may affect safe
operation.
The operator must be aware of the conditions around
the area. Be careful to observe other people and
machines.
Beware of slippery conditions. Wet turf can be
encountered on slopes, when turning or stopping, or at
higher speeds.
Keep hands and feet away from cutting devices and
drive components. Shut off the engine and remove the
key or ignition wire when servicing cutting devices or
drive components.
If required to lift, an operator should ask for help if the
object is too heavy. The operator should lift with his or
her legs instead of the back. Care should be taken to
avoid twisting the back while lifting a heavy load.
Never allow children to operate the machine.
THE MACHINE:
Do not modify the machine in any manner. Always check
the machine to make sure it is in good working order.
Do not place hands or feet near moving or rotating parts.
Inspect to insure that all guards are in place. Do not
operate a machine without all guards in place.
Check to assure that all controls are in good operating
condition. Make sure the brakes are operating properly.
Do not overload machinery. The components are
designed for certain weights and capacities. Overloading
machine will cause unsafe conditions.
Shut off the engine before servicing the machine. Check
machines on a level area. Machines on a slope may roll
when the engine is off.
Refer unfamiliar repairs and adjustments to mechanics
that have been trained to do them properly.
Replace decals that have become damaged or illegible.
THE ENGINE:
Prevent accidental starting by removing the spark
plug wire when servicing the engine or the equipment.
Disconnect the negative wire from the battery terminal if
the engine is equipped with an electric starting system.
Do not strike the flywheel with a hammer or any hard
object. This may cause the flywheel to shatter in
operation. Use the correct tools to service the machine.
Pull the starter cord slowly until resistance is felt. Then
pull the cord rapidly to avoid kickback and to prevent
hand or arm injury.
The Engine Exhaust From This Product Contains
Chemicals Known to the
State of California to Cause Cancer, Birth Defects
or Other Reproductive Harm
Do not run the engine in an enclosed area. The exhaust
gases contain carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly
poison.
Do not store, spill, or use gasoline near an open flame,
nor near an appliance like a stove, furnace, or water
heater that uses a pilot light or can create a spark.
Do not refuel indoors or in an unventilated area. Check
the fuel level. Do not over fill. Do not add fuel while the
machine is hot because spilled fuel may cause a fire.
Use fresh gasoline. Stale fuel can gum the carburetor
and can cause leakage. Check the fuel lines and fittings
frequently for cracks and leaks. Replace if necessary.
Do not remove the fuel tank cap or fill fuel tank while the
engine is hot or running. Allow the engine to cool before
refueling.
Do not operate the engine if gasoline is spilled or when the
smell of gasoline is present or other explosive conditions
exist. Move the equipment away from the spill and avoid
any ignition until the gasoline has evaporated.
Do not transport the engine with fuel in the tank.
Do not start the engine with the air cleaner and/or the air
cleaner cover removed.
Do not choke the carburetor to stop the engine.
Whenever possible, gradually reduce the engine speed
before stopping.
Do not tamper with the governor springs, links or other
parts to increase the engine speed. Run the engine at
the speed set by the equipment manufacture.
Do not check for a spark with the spark plug removed.
Use an approved tester. Do not crank the engine with
the spark plug removed. If the engine is flooded, place
the throttle in fast and crank until the engine starts.
Keep the cylinder fins and the governor parts free of dirt,
grass, and other debris which can affect engine speed.
Do not operate the machine without a muffler. Inspect
the muffler periodically and replace it if it is leaking or
worn. If necessary, replace it with correct muffler. Do
not touch a hot muffler, cylinder, or fin. It may cause
burns. Do not operate the engine with an accumulation
of grass, leaves, or other combustible material in the
muffler area.
Do not use the engine on any forest covered, brush
covered, or grass covered unimproved land unless
a spark arrester is installed in the muffler. The spark
arrester must be maintained in working order by the
operator. In the State of California, the above is required
by law (Section 4442 of the California Public Resources
Code). Other state may have similar laws. Federal laws
apply on federal lands.
WARNING
SAFE-15
SAFETY
