Worldlawn WY 48FS481V, Operator'S Manual

Page: 2 / 12

1
WARNING:
DO NOT allow children to operate the
machine. DO NOT allow any adult to operate
the machine without proper instruction.
CAUTION:
Never add fuel to the tank while the engine is
running or hot. ALWAYS WAIT at least five
minutes before refueling and REFUEL WITH THE
ENGINE OFF. KEEP FUEL AWAY FROM
SPARKS OR FLAMES. WIPE AWAY any fuel
spillage BEFORE starting unit. Never fill the fuel
tank indoors. Wipe up any spilled gasoline.
Gasoline is highly flammable - NO SMOKING.
Your mower is only as safe as the operator! Operator carelessness or error may result
in serious bodily injury. Improper maintenance of the machine may also result in injury.
Please read and follow these instructions on Safe Operation and be certain that anyone
using this mower fully understands and follows these instructions.
1. Familiarize yourself with the controls
and know how to stop this mower.
2. Inspect your work area carefully.
Remove debris from the area to be cut.
Keep all bystanders away from the
mowing area.
3. Avoid contact with moving parts. Keep
hands and feet clear of the mower deck
and all moving parts.
4. Never direct the discharge of material
toward bystanders nor allow anyone
near the machine while in operation.
5. Never tamper with safety devices or
guards. If a guard or safety device is
damaged or removed, replace it before
operating the mower.
6. Handle gasoline carefully: use an
approved gasoline container; fill the fuel
tank to the bottom of the drop tube with
good quality unlea ded gasoline. Operator
must wear proper shoes and clothing,
which may also include safety glasses
and ear protection.
7. Mow only during daylight hours or under
very good artificial light.
8. Do NOT mow in slippery conditions ,
keep a firm grip on the handle bars,
NEVER RUN.
9. The safety shield over the grass
discharge must always be bolted in
place and in the down position unless
the grass catcher back plate is
completely installed.
10. Do NOT leave the operator position
unless the engine has been killed and
blades have stopped.
11. If a solid object has been hit by the
blades, stop the machine and check for
damage. Repair or replace damaged/
broken part(s) prior to restarting the
engine.
12. Do NOT allow anyone to stand or walk
on the grass discharge side of the
mower when the mower is in operation.
13. Do NOT mow close to drop-offs, deep
ditches or other hazards. Mow hillsides
very carefully by mowing across the face
of slopes, not up or down. Do NOT
mow on steep slopes.
14. To avoid burns, DO NOT TOUCH the
engine or muffler immediately after
operation.