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Children and Pets
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert
to the presence of children or pets. Children are of-
ten attracted to the machine and the mowing activity.
Never assume that children and pets will remain
where you last saw them.
• Be alert and turn mower off if a child or pet enters
the area.
• Keep children and pets out of the mowing area
and under the watchful care of a responsible adult
other than the operator.
• Never allow children to operate the machine.
• Use extra care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your
view of a child or pet.
• Be especially watchful of children and pets
darting into the area while operating.
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Safe Handling of Gasoline
Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors
are explosive. To avoid personal injury or property
damage, use extreme care in handling gasoline.
Warning: Exhaust contains carbon monoxide,
an orderless, deadly poison that can kill you.
Do not run the engine indoors or in an enclosed
area
• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other
sources of ignition.
• Never store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as on
a water heater or on other appliances.
• Do not fuel machine in an enclosed room or near
open flames. Assure adequate ventilation. Outdoor
refueling is recommended.
• Use only an approved gasoline container.
• Allow engine to cool before refueling.
• Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine
running.
• Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or
trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers
on the ground away from your vehicle before filling.
• Remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or
trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not
possible, then refuel such equipment with a portable
container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
• Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel
tank or container opening at all times until fueling is
complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
• If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing
immediately.
• Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas cap and tighten
securely.
General Service
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Never operate machine indoors or a closed area.
Exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless,
deadly poison that can kill you.
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California Proposition 65 Warning. The engine
exhaust from this product contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
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Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
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Never tamper with safety devices. Check their
proper operation regularly.
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Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other
debris build-up. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and
remove any fuel-soaked debris. Allow machine to
cool before storing.
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If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect the
machine. Repair, if necessary, before starting.
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Never make any adjustments or repairs with the
engine running. Disconnect the spark-plug wire
and ground against engine to prevent unintended
starting.
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Check grass catcher components and the
discharge guard frequently and replace with
manufacturer’s recommended parts, when necessary.
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Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear
gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.
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Do not change the engine governor setting or
overspeed the engine.
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Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels,
as necessary.
