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Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves,
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and use extra caution when servicing them.
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equipment is in safe working condition.
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safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
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the spark plug wire(s) and ground against the engine.
Thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage. Repair
the damage before starting and operating.
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machine while the engine is running.
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subject to wear and damage which could expose moving
parts or allow objects to be thrown. For safety protection,
frequently check components and replace immediately
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listed in this manual. “Use of parts which do not meet the
original equipment specifications may lead to improper
performance and compromise safety!”
Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed
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the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe
operating speed of the engine.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
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necessary.
Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil,
etc. to protect the environment.
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this product has an
Average Useful Life
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Average Useful
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have the machine inspected annually by an authorized
service dealer to ensure that all mechanical and safety
systems are working properly and not worn excessively.
Failure to do so can result in accidents, injuries or death.
Do not modify engine
To avoid serious injury or death, do not modify engine in any
way. Tampering with the governor setting can lead to a runaway
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with factory setting of engine governor.
Notice Regarding Emissions
Engines which are certified to comply with California and federal
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are certified to operate on regular unleaded gasoline, and
may include the following emission control systems: Engine
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Spark Arrestor
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This machine is equipped with an
internal combustion engine and should not be used
on or near any unimproved forest-covered,
brushcovered or grass-covered land unless the
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arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if
any).
If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective
working order by the operator.
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engine authorized service dealer.
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Your Responsibility—Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and
follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
