catchers or other attachments; they can affect the
stability of the machine.
• Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your
foot on the ground.
•
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or
embankments. The machine could suddenly roll
over if a wheel is over the edge or if the edge caves
in.
3. CHILDREN
• Keep children out of the mowing area and in the
watchful care of a responsible adult other than the
operator.
•
Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the
area.
• Before and while backing, look behind and down
for small children.
• Never carry children, even with the blades shut o
ff
.
They may
fall off
and be seriously injured or interfere
with safe machine operation. Children who have
been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in
the mowing area for another ride and be run over
or backed over by the machine.
• Never allow children to operate the machine.
• Use extra care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your
view of a child.
4. TOWING
• Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed
for towing. Do not attach towed equipment except
at the hitch point.
• Follow the manufacturer's recommendation for
weight limits for towed equipment and towing
on slopes. Never allow children or others in or on
towed equipment.
• On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may
cause loss of traction and loss of control. Travel
slowly and allow extra distance to stop.
5. SERVICE
SAFE HANDLING OF PETROL
• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other
sources of ignition.
• Use only approved petrol container.
• Never remove petrol cap or add fuel with the engine
running. Allow engine to cool before refueling.
• Never fuel the machine indoors.
• Never store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as
on a water heater or other appliances.
•
Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or
trailer bed with plastic liner. Always place containers
on the ground away from your vehicle when filling.
• Remove petrol powered equipment from the
truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this
is not possible, then refuel such equipment with
a portable container, rather than from a petrol
dispenser nozzle.
• Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel
tank or container opening at all times until fueling is
complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
• If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing
immediately.
•
Never overfill fuel tank. Replace petrol cap and
tighten securely.
GENERAL SERVICE
• Never operate machine in a closed area.
• Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.
• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris
build-up.
• Clean oil or fuel spillage and remove any fuel-soaked
debris.
• Allow machine to cool before storing.
• If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect the
machine.
• Repair, if necessary
, before restarting.
• Never make any adjustments or repairs with the
engine running.
• Check the discharge chute frequently and replace
with manufacturer's recommended parts, when
necessary.
• Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear
gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.
• Check brake operation frequently
. Adjust and service
as required.
• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
• Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before
operating.
• Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
• Never carry passengers.
• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
Always look down and behind before and while
backing.
• Never carry children, even with the blades shut o
ff
.
•
Theymay fall off and be seriously injured or interfere
with safe machine operation. Children who have
been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in
