Safety
EN-3
7.
Engine, blade and self–propelled drive are
designed to stop when control bails are released.
Ensure control and brake function properly
before each use of mower.
8.
Because fuel is highly flammable, handle it
carefully.
A.
Use an approved container.
B.
Fill fuel tank outdoors, not indoors.
NEVER ADD FUEL TO AN ENGINE
THAT IS RUNNING OR HOT.
C.
Install gas cap on fuel container and gas
tank, and wipe up any spilled gasoline
before starting engine.
9.
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 preserve balance.
While Operating
1.
Do not run engine indoors.
2.
Start the engine carefully according to
instructions and with feet well away from the
blade.
3.
Always maintain secure footing. Keep a firm
grip on the handle and walk; never run. Never
operate mower in wet grass. Mow only in
daylight or in good artificial light.
4.
Mow across the face of slopes; never up and
down. Use extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes. Do not mow excessively
steep slopes. Wear skid resistant shoes on slopes.
5.
Always wear safety glasses or eye shields during
operation to protect eyes from foreign objects
that may be thrown from the machine.
6.
Keep face, hands, and feet away from the mower
housing and cutter blade when the engine is
running. Blade can cause injury to hands and
feet.
7.
Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling
the mower towards you.
8.
Stay behind the handle until the engine stops and
keep clear of discharge opening at all times.
9.
When bagging grass, stop engine and stay
behind handle until all moving parts stop before
removing and emptying bag.
10. When mowing, ensure grass bag or mulch plate
is installed over discharge opening.
11. Shut engine off and stay behind handle until all
moving parts stop before unclogging chute.
12. Since the blade rotates for a few seconds after
the blade control bail is released, stay behind the
handle until all moving parts stop.
13. After striking a foreign object or if mower
vibrates abnormally, stop engine and remove
wire from spark plug. Check mower for damage
and make all repairs before using mower again.
If major repairs are ever needed or if assistance
is desired, contact your local Authorized
Lawn-Boy Service Dealer.
14. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop before adjusting the height-of-cut.
15. Stop the blade when pushing the mower outside
the lawn area.
16. Stop engine before leaving the operator’s
position – behind the handle. Disconnect wire
from spark plug if mower will be unattended.
17. Do not touch engine while it is running or
shortly after it is stopped because engine will be
hot enough to cause a burn.
18. If mower must be lifted to be transported, turn
off engine and stay behind the handle until all
moving parts stop.
