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Walk-Behind Lawn Mower » Operator's Manual
SAFETY
The definitions below give the level of severity for each signal word.
A
DANGER
This s ymbol points out
important safety instructions.
This machine was built to be operated according
to the safe operation practices in this manual. As
with any type of power equipment, carelessness
or
error on
the part of the operator can result in serious
injury. This machine is capable of amputating fingers,
hands,
toes
and feet and throwing foreign objects.
Failure to observe the safety instructions could result
in serious injury
or
death.
A
WARNING
This symbol points out safety
instructions. Read and follow
all instructions before attempting to operate this
machine. Failure to comply with these instructions
may result in personal injury.
A
CAUTION
This symbol indicates a
hazard, which, if
not
avoided,
may result in minor
or
moderate injury.
� NOTE
This information makes the
product easier to use.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
UNDERSTAND YOUR MACHINE
Read this manual and labels affixed to the machine to understand
its limitations and potential hazards before attempting to
assemble this machine. Read, understand, and follow all
instructions on the machine and in the manuals before operation.
Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and their proper
operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage the
controls quickly.
Make sure to read and understand all the instructions and safety
precautions as outlined in the Engine Manufacturer's manual
packed separately with your unit. Do not attempt to operate the
machine until you fully understand how to properly operate and
maintain the engine and how to avoid accidental injuries and/or
property damage.
Keep this manual and engine manual in a safe place for future and
regular reference.
If the unit is to be used by someone other than original purchaser
or loaned, rented, or sold, always provide this manual and any
needed safety training before operation. The user can prevent
and is responsible for accidents or injuries that may occur to
themselves, other people, and property.
This machine is a precision piece of power equipment, not a
plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all times. This
machine has been designed to perform one job: to mow grass. Do
not use it for any other purpose.
Do not force the machine. Use the correct machine for your
application. The correct machine will do the job more efficiently
and safely at the rate it was designed.
PERSONAL SAFETY
Do not permit children to operate this machine at any time. Only
responsible individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe
operation should be allowed to use this machine.
To help avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, stay in
operator zone behind handles and keep children, pets, and other
people not using the unit away from the work area. Be alert and
shut off unit if anyone enters work area. Keep children under the
watchful care of a responsible adult.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used.
Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys and other foreign
objects, which could be tripped over or picked up and thrown by
the blade. Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury.
Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward
roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also, avoid discharging
material against a wall or obstruction, which may cause
discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator; this
may cause personal injury.
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