Wen LM2173, Instruction Manual

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TRAINING
1. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the equipment.
2. Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these
instructions to use the lawn mower. Local regulations
can restrict the age of the operator.
3. Never mow while people, especially children, or pets
are nearby.
4. Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible
for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or
their property.
PREPARATION
1. While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and
long trousers. Do not operate the equipment when bare-
foot or wearing open-toed footwear.
2. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is
to be used and remove all objects which can be thrown
by the machine.
3. WARNING! Gasoline is highly flammable.
-Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this
purpose.
-Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while refueling.
-Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the
cap of the fuel tank or add gasoline while the engine is
running or when the engine is hot.
-If gasoline is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine
but move the machine away from the area of spillage and
avoid creating any source of ignition until gasoline vapor
has dissipated.
-Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely.
4. Replace faulty mufflers.
5. 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 in
sets to keep machine running properly.
OPERATION
1. Do not operate the engine in a confined space where
dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect, such
as inside the garage or home. That being said, if you
are considering running this lawn mower in your living
room, you probably already have some personal prob-
lems that we are unable to help you with.
2. Mow only in daylight or in good lighting conditions.
3. Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass, when
feasible.
4. Always be sure you have proper footing on slopes.
5. Walk, never run with the mower.
6. Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.
7. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.
8. Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
9. Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the
lawnmower towards you.
10. Stop the blade if the lawnmower has to be tilted for
transportation, when crossing surfaces other than grass,
and when transporting the lawnmower to and from the
area to be mowed.
11. Never operate the lawnmower with defective guards,
or without safety devices, for example deflectors and/or
grass catchers, in place.
12. Do not change the engine governor settings or in-
crease the speed of the engine.
13. Disengage all blade and drive clutches before start-
ing the engine.
LAWN MOWER SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING! Do not operate the power tool until you have read and understood the following instructions and
the warning labels.