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WELCOME
Congratulations on your selection of a Honda lawn mower! We are
certain you will be pleased with your purchase of one of the finest
lawn mowers on the market. We want to help you get the best results
from your new mower and to operate it safely. This manual contains
information on how to do that; please read it carefully.
When your mower needs scheduled maintenance, keep in mind that
Honda Power Equipment servicing dealership personnel are specially
trained in servicing Honda mowers and are supported by the parts
and service divisions of American Honda.
Please read the
“DISTRIBUTOR’S LIMITED WARRANTY” on
“EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY” on
to fully understand what is covered by warranty and your
responsibilities of ownership.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have
provided important safety messages in this manual and on the mower.
This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or
others. Please read these messages carefully.
Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the
hazards associated with operating or maintaining a lawn mower. You
must use your own good judgment.
Safety Instructions
You will find important safety information in a variety of forms:
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Safety Labels
– on the lawn mower
•
Instructions
– how to use this mower correctly and safely
•
Safety Messages
– preceded by a safety alert
symbol and one
of three signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION.
Each message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen, and
what you can do to avoid or reduce injury.
These signal words mean:
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Damage Prevention Messages
– you will also see other
important messages that are preceded by the word NOTICE. This
word means:
Important Message to Parents
The safety of your children is very important to Honda. Lawn mowers
are tools, not toys. As with any equipment, bad judgments can result
in serious injuries. Your child must be big enough, strong enough, and
have the coordination necessary to comfortably reach and operate the
controls. Anyone who takes unnecessary risks and doesn’t obey rules
should not operate this lawn mower.
Important Message to Employers
As an employer, you have special responsibilities to the people who
work for you.
Before you ask anyone to operate this mower, you need to determine
whether the person is old enough, large enough, and strong enough
to safely handle and control the mower.
If you decide they are, make sure the employee reads and
understands all instructions and warnings in this manual and on the
labels before operating the mower.
Allow adequate time for hands-on training by a qualified instructor,
and personally supervise practice sessions until you feel sure the
employee is ready to operate the machine.
Also be sure employees wear proper clothing and have eye protection
and any other gear that may be required by local ordinances or your
insurance company.
Remember, too, that you are responsible for keeping the mower
properly maintained and in safe operating condition.
Your commitment to safety on the job can help prevent injuries and
result in longer and more productive years of service.
Safety Label Locations
These labels warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious
injury. Read them carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to
read, contact an authorized Honda servicing dealer for a replacement.
DANGER
You
WILL
be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
WARNING
You
CAN
be KILLED or SERIOUSLY
HURT if you don’t follow instructions.
CAUTION
You
CAN
be HURT if you don’t follow
instructions.
NOTICE
Your mower, other property, or the environment
can be damaged if you don’t follow instructions.
WARNING:
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
