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Introduction
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly. The information in this
manual can help you and others avoid injury and product
damage. Although Exmark designs and produces safe
products, you are responsible for operating the product
properly and safely.
This manual identifies potential hazards and has special
safety messages that help you and others avoid personal
injury and even death. Danger, Warning, and Caution are
signal words used to identify the level of hazard.
However, regardless of the hazard, be extremely careful.
Danger signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious
injury or death if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
Warning signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or
death if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
Caution signals a hazard that may cause minor or
moderate injury if you do not follow the recommended
precautions.
This manual uses two other words to highlight
information.
Important
calls attention to special
mechanical information and Note: emphasizes general
information worthy of special attention.
Safety
This lawn mower meets or exceeds the CPSC blade
safety requirements for walk-behind rotary lawn
mowers and the B71.4 specifications of the American
National Standards Institute in effect at the time of
production.
Exmark designed and tested this lawn mower to offer
reasonably safe service; however, failure to comply with
the following instructions may result in personal
injury.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
odorless, deadly poison that can kill you.
Do not run the engine indoors or in an enclosed
area.
Warning
To ensure maximum safety and best performance, and
to gain knowledge of the product, it is essential that
you and any other operator of the lawn mower read
and understand the contents of this manual before the
engine is ever started.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all
safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death.
Improperly using or maintaining this lawn mower
could result in injury or death. To reduce this potential,
comply with the following safety instructions.
General Lawn Mower Safety
This lawn mower is capable of amputating hands and feet
and of throwing objects. Failure to observe the following
safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
Training
•
Read this operator’s manual carefully. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and the proper use of the
lawn mower before starting it.
•
Never allow children to operate the lawn mower.
Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
•
Never allow adults unfamiliar with these instructions
to operate the lawn mower.
•
Never mow while people (especially children) or pets
are nearby. Stop the lawn mower if anyone enters the
area.
•
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert
to the presence of children. Children are often
attracted to the lawn mower and the mowing activity.
Never assume that children will remain where you last
saw them.
•
Keep children out of the mowing area and under the
watchful care of a responsible adult.
•
Be alert and turn the lawn mower off if children enter
the area.
•
Use extra care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
•
Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible
for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or
their property.
•
See the manufacturer’s instructions for proper
operation and installation of accessories. Use only the
accessories that are approved by the manufacturer.
Preparation
•
Thoroughly inspect the area where you will use the
lawn mower, and remove all stones, sticks, wires,
bones, and other foreign objects.
•
While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and
long trousers.
