Wen LM2173, Instruction Manual

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LAWN MOWER SAFETY WARNINGS
DANGER! CARBON MONOXIDE
Using a lawn mower indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES . Lawn mower exhaust contains carbon monoxide
(CO). This is a poison gas you cannot see or smell. If you can smell the lawn mower exhaust, you are breathing
CO. But even if you cannot smell the exhaust, you could be breathing CO.
NEVER use a lawn mower inside homes, garages, crawl spaces, or other partially enclosed areas. Deadly levels
of carbon monoxide can build up in these areas. Using a fan or opening windows and doors does NOT supply
enough fresh air. ONLY use a lawn mower outside and far away from windows, doors, and vents. These openings
can pull in lawn mower exhaust.
Even if you use a lawn mower correctly, CO may leak into the home.
ALWAYS
use a battery-powered or battery-
backup CO alarm in the home. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak after the lawn mower has been running,
move to fresh air
RIGHT AWAY
. See a doctor. You may have carbon monoxide poisoning.
WARNING! RISK OF EXPLOSION. HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: This lawn mower may emit highly flammable and
explosive gasoline vapors, which can cause severe burns or even death, if ignited. A nearby open flame can lead
to explosion even if not directly in contact with gasoline.
• Do not operate near open flame, heat, or any other ignition source. Do not smoke near the lawn mower.
• Always operate on a firm, level surface.
• Always turn lawn mower off before refueling. Allow lawn mower to cool for at least 2 minutes before remov-
ing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank.
• Do not overfill fuel tank. Gasoline may expand during operation. Do not fill to the top of the tank. Allow for
expansion. Always check for spilled fuel before operating.
• If fuel spills, move the lawn mower at least 30 feet away from the spill and wipe clean any spilled fuel before
starting the engine.
• Empty fuel tank before storing or transporting the lawn mower.
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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: The exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. For more information, visit www.
P65Warnings.ca.gov