HOVER MOWER OPERATOR’S MANUAL
California Trimmer
• 1028 4
th
St. SW, Bldg. A
• Auburn, Washington 98001 • CalTrimmer.com
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Safety Instructions
The following safety alert symbols are use in these
instructions in conjunction with important safety
messages related to the operation of the unit and
potential hazards. As you familiarize yourself with
the various features and functionality of this mower,
please take note of the subjects and specific
instructions that include these images
…
…
WILL cause serious or fatal injury if the
instructions are not followed.
…CAN cause serious or fatal injury if the
instructions are not followed.
Safety Labels
On the unit itself, there are additional labels that identify
important safety issues. The following one refers to the
hazards of the cutting blades.
The following label identifies important instructions
related to the operation of the mower:
Safety Precautions & Training
Understand the operation of all controls and learn
how to stop the engine and mower quickly in case of
emergency. Make sure the operator receives
adequate instruction before operating this unit.
When instructions refer to the left or right side of the
unit, it means as standing at the normal operation
position.
1. Read all information contained in this manual
carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and
proper use of the equipment.
2. Never allow children to operate mower.
3. Never try to mow across excessively steep terrain.
4. Keep area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children and pets.
5. Never operate the mower without proper guards /
shields in place.
6. Thoroughly train anyone using the mower. Make sure
all mower operators know the safety, operating and
maintenance procedures.
7. Never leave the mower unattended with the engine
running.
8. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
9. Always be sure of your footing. Keep a firm hold on
the handle and walk, don’t run.
10. Do not operate mower when barefoot or wearing
open sandals. Always wear substantial foot wear,
and pants or slacks that cover your legs when
operating mower.
11. Material may ricochet back toward the operator. Do
not operate over gravel surfaces.
Preparation & Inspection
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where mower is to be
used, and remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones and
other foreign objects which might be picked up and
thrown.
2. Check fuel before starting engine. Do not fill
gasoline tank indoors, or when engine is running.
Wait until engine has been allowed to cool for
several minutes. Clean off any spilled gasoline
before starting engine.
3. Make the unit is on a flat level surface before
starting engine.
4. Do not use mower unless all guards are properly in
place.
5. Inspect the unit to verify the controls, safety switches
and handles are assembled properly. Do not operate
unless they are functioning properly.
6. Never raise the deck with the engine running.
7. If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally,
stop the engine and check for the cause
immediately. Vibration is generally a warning of
trouble.
