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Safety Rules and Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PREPARATION
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6. Check the area to be mowed and remove all objects such as
toys, wire, rocks, limbs and other objects that could cause
injury if thrown by blade or interfere with mowing.
7.
Keep people and pets out of mowing area. Immediately STOP
blades, STOP engine, and STOP machine if anyone enters
the area.
8.
Check shields, deflectors, switches, blade controls and other
safety devices frequently for proper operation and location.
9.
Make sure all safety decals are clearly legible. Replace if
damaged.
10. Protect yourself when mowing and wear safety glasses, long
pants and substantial footwear.
11. Know how to STOP blades and engine quickly in preparation
for emergencies.
12. Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine into a
trailer or truck.
13. Check grass catcher components frequently for signs of
wear or deterioration and replace as needed to prevent injury
from thrown objects going through weak or worn spots.
SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme
care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flamma-
ble and the vapors are explosive
1.
Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of
ignition.
2.
Use only an approved fuel container.
3.
DO NOT remove fuel cap or add fuel with the engine running.
Allow the engine to cool before refueling.
4.
DO NOT refuel the machine indoors.
5.
DO NOT store the machine or fuel container inside where
there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as on a water
heater or other appliances.
6.
DO NOT fill fuel containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or
trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place the containers on
the ground away from the vehicle before filling.
7.
Remove gas-powered equipment from the vehicle or trailer
and refuel it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel
equipment using a portable container, rather than a gasoline
dispenser nozzle.
8.
DO NOT start gas powered equipment in enclosed vehicles
or trailers.
9.
Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or
container opening at all times until fueling is complete. DO
NOT use a nozzle lock-open device
10. If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately.
11. Never overfill a fuel tank. Replace fuel cap and tighten
securely.
OPERATION
1.
Mount and dismount machine from left side. Keep clear of
discharge opening at all times.
2.
Start engine from operator's seat, if possible. Make sure
blades are OFF and parking brake is set.
3.
DO NOT leave machine with engine running. STOP engine,
STOP blades, SET brake, and Remove key before leaving
operators position of any reason.
4.
DO NOT operate machine unless properly seated with feet on
feet rests or pedal(s).
5.
STOP BLADES and ENGINE and make sure blades have
stopped before removing grass catcher or unclogging mower
to prevent loss of fingers or hand.
6.
Blades must be OFF except when cutting grass. Set blades in
highest position when mowing over rough ground.
7.
Keep hands and feet away from rotating blades underneath
deck. DO NOT place foot on ground while BLADES are ON or
machine is in motion.
8.
DO NOT operate machine without entire grass catcher or
guards in place and working. DO NOT point discharge at peo-
ple, passing cars, windows or doors.
9.
Slow down before turning.
10. Watch out for traffic when near or crossing roadways.
11. STOP engine immediately after striking an obstruction.
Inspect machine and repair damage before resuming opera-
tion.
12. Operate machine only in daylight or with good artificial light.
13. Move joystick (if equipped) SLOWLY to maintain control dur-
ing speed and directional changes.
14. Exercise CAUTION when pulling loads. Limit loads to those
you can safely control and attach loads to hitch plate as
specified with attachment instructions.
15. On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause
loss of traction and loss of control. When towing, travel slow-
ly and allow extra distance to stop.
16. DO NOT operate engine in enclosed areas. Engine exhaust
gases contain carbon monoxide, a deadly poison.
17. DO NOT discharge material against a wall or obstruction.
Material may ricochet back towards the operator.
18. Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer. See
manufacturer's instructions for proper operation and installa-
tion of accessories.
EMISSIONS
1.
Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known,
in certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.
2.
Look for the relevant Emissions Durability Period and Air
Index information on the engine emissions label.
IGNITION SYSTEM
1.
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002.
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