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IMPORTANT

SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR WALK-BEHIND MOWERS

TRAINING

1. Read the Operating and Service Instruction Man

ual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar v/ith the con

trols and the proper use of the equipment.

2. Never allov/ children to operate a power mower.

3. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,

particularly small children and pets.

PREPARATION

1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment

is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wire,

bones and other foreign objects.

2. Do not operate equipment when barefoot or

wearing open sandals. Always wear substantial

footwear.

3. Check the fuel before starting the engine. Do not

fill the gasoline tank indoors, when the engine is

running, or while the engine is still hot. Wipe off

any spilled gasoline before starting the engine.

4. Disengage the self-propelled mechanism or drive

clutch on units so equipped before starting the en

gine (motor).

5. Never attempt to make a wheel adjustment while

the engine (motor) is running.

6. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.

7. Never operate the equipment in wet grass. Al

ways be sure of your footing; keep a firm hold on

the handle and walk, never run.

5. If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormal

ly, stop the engine (motor) and check immediately

for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of

trouble.

6. Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave the

equipment, before cleaning the mower housing,

and when making any repairs or inspections.

7. When cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make cer

tain the blade and all moving parts have stopped.

Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire

away from the plug to prevent accidental starting.

8. Do not run the engine indoors.

9. Shut the engine (motor) off and wait until the

blade comes to a complete stop before removing

the grass catcher or unclogging chute.

10. Mow across the face of slopes, never up-and-

down. Exercise extreme caution when changing

direction on slopes. Do not mow excessively steep

slopes.

11. Always disconnect electric mowers (line operated)

before cleaning, repairing or adjusting.

12. Never operate mower without proper guards,

plates or other safety protective devices in place.

13. Keep washout ports and other mower-housing

service openings closed when mowing.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

OPERATION

1. Do not change the engine governor settings or

overspeed the engine.

2. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating

parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all

times.

3. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drive,

walks or roads.

4. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine

(motor), remove the wire from spark plug, thor

oughly inspect the mower for any damage, and

repair the damage before restarting and operat

ing the mower.

1. Check the blade and engine mounting bolts at

frequent intervals for proper tightness.

2. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the

equipment is in safe working condition.

3. Never store the equipment with gasoline in the

tank inside of a building where fumes may reach

an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool

before storing in any enclosure.

4. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of

grass, leaves, or excessive grease.

5. Check the grass catcher bag frequently for wear

or deterioration. Replace with new bag for safety

protection.

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