Safety
1
Section
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Figure 1-1
Trimmer Head Control Bail
SPARK ARRESTER WARNING TO RESIDENTS
OF CALIFORNIA AND SEVERAL OTHER STATES
Under California law, and under the laws of several
other states, you are not permitted to operate an inter-
nal combustion engine using hydrocarbon fuels on
any forest, brush, hay, grain, or grass covered land; or
land covered by any flammable agricultural crop with-
out an engine spark arrester in continuous effective
working order.
The engine on the unit is an internal combustion en-
gine which burns gasoline, a hydrocarbon fuel, and
must be equipped with a spark arrester muffler in con-
tinuous effective working order. The spark arrester
must be attached to the engine exhaust system in
such a manner that flames or heat from the system
will not ignite flammable material. Failure of the
owner/operator of the unit to comply with this regula-
tion is a misdemeanor under California law (and other
states) and may also be a violation of other state
and/or federal regulations, laws, ordinances or codes.
Contact your local fire marshal or forest service for
specific information about which regulations apply in
your area.
Engine Throttle Control Lever
Handlebar
Height Adjuster
IMPORTANT
Safe Operation Practices for Walk-Behind Mower
This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.
Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
Trimmer Head
Debris Flap
Debris Shield
GENERAL OPERATION
1. Read, understand, and follow all in-
structions on the machine and in the
manuals. Be thoroughly familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the equip-
ment before starting.
2. Do not put hands or
feet near or under rotat-
ing parts. Keep clear of
the rotating trimmer
head and line at all
times.
3. Only allow responsible adults, who
are familiar with the instructions, to oper-
ate the trimmer/mower. Never let children
or untrained adults operate this
equipment.
4. Inspect the area where the machine is
to be used. The machine can propel small
objects at high speed, causing personal
injury or property damage. Clear the area
of objects such as rocks, toys, wire,
bones, sticks, etc., which could be picked
up and thrown by the trimmer line.
5. Be sure the area is clear of other peo-
ple (particularly small children and pets)
before mowing. Stop machine if anyone
enters the area. Keep bystanders at least
50 feet from the area of operation.
6. Do not operate the machine when
barefoot or wearing open sandals. Always
wear substantial footwear.
7. Wear appropriate clothing such as a
long-sleeved shirt or jacket and long
trousers or slacks. Do not wear shorts.
8. Do not wear loose clothing– it could
catch in the equipment.
9. Do not mow in reverse unless abso-
lutely necessary. Always look down and
behind before and while moving
backwards.
10. Do not operate the unit without
proper guards, plates, or other protective
safety devices in place.
11. Refer to provided instructions for
proper operation and installation of ac-
cessories. Only use factory-approved
accessories.
12. Stop trimmer head when crossing
gravel drives, walks, or roads. Wait for
trimmer lines to stop.
13. Stop engine and disconnect spark
plug wire from spark plug whenever you
leave the unit, clean the equipment, or re-
place trimmer line.
14. Wait until the trimmer
head comes to a complete
stop, shut the engine off,
and disconnect the
spark plug wire be-
fore installing or re-
moving trimmer line. Be sure
trimmer head is securely attached before
operating equipment.
15. Mow only during daylight hours or
when good artificial light is available.
