IMPORTANT! 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.
WARNING! Look for this symbol to
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point out important safety precautions.
It means CAUTION!!! BE COME
ALERT!!! YOUR SAFE TY IS IN
VOLVED.
WARNING! In order to prevent
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accidental starting when setting up,
transporting, adjusting or making
repairs, always disconnect spark plug
wire and place wire where it can not
come in contact with plug.
CAUTION! Muffler and other engine parts become
extremely hot during operation and remain hot after
engine has stopped. To avoid severe burns on
contact, stay away from these areas.
WARNING! Engine exhaust, some of its
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constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
WARNING! Battery posts, terminals
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and related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds, chemicals known
to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
WARNING! This lawn mower is
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equipped with an internal combustion
engine and should not be used on or
near any unimproved forest-covered,
brush-covered or grass-covered land
unless the engine's exhaust system is
equipped with a spark arrester meeting
applicable local or state laws (if any). If
a spark arrester is used, it should be
maintained in effective working order
by the operator.
In the state of California the above is required by law
(Section 4442 of the California Public Resources Code).
Other states may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on
federal lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available
through your nearest authorized service center.
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SAFETY RULES
Children
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CHILDREN CAN BE INJURED BY THIS EQUIPMENT.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that
children be a minimum of 12 year of age before operating
a pedestrian controlled lawn mower and a minimum of
16 years of age before operating a riding lawn mower.
Tragic accidents can occur if the op er a tor is not alert to
the presence of children. Children are often attracted to
the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that
children will remain where you last saw them.
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Keep children out of the mowing area and under the
watchful care of a responsible adult other than the
operator.
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Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the
area.
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Before and while walking backwards, look behind and
down for small children.
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Never allow children to operate the machine.
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Be particularly careful near corners, bushes, trees or
other objects that block your view.
General operation
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Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the
machine and in the manual(s) before starting. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper
use of the machine before starting.
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Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
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Only allow responsible individuals, who are familiar
with the instructions, to operate the machine.
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Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire,
bones, sticks, etc., which could be picked up and
thrown by blade. Stay behind the handle when the
engine (motor) is running.
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Be sure the area is clear of other people before
mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
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Do not operate machine bare footed or while wearing
sandals. Al ways wear substantial footwear with good
ankle support while mowing.
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Do not pull mower backwards unless absolutely
necessary. Always look down and behind before and
while moving backwards.
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Never direct discharged material toward anyone.
Avoid discharging material against a wall or
obstruction. Material may richochet back toward the
operator. Stop blade when crossing gravel surfaces.
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Do not operate the mower without proper guards,
plates, grass catcher or other safety protective
devices in place.
WARNING! Children can be seriously
injured or killed by this equipment.
Carefully read and follow all of the
safety instructions below.