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III. CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of children. Children are often attracted to the ma-
chine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children
will remain where you last saw them.

• Keep children out of the trimming area and under the

watchful care of another responsible adult.

• Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.

• Before and while walking backwards, look behind and

down for small children.

• Never allow children to operate the machine.

• Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,

trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.

IV. SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE

Use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is

extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.

• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources

of ignition.

• Use only an approved container.

• Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine

running. Allow engine to cool before refueling.

• Never refuel the machine indoors.

• Never store the machine or fuel container where there is

an open flame, spark or pilot light such as a water heater

or on other appliances.

• Never fill containers inside a vehicle, 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.

V. GENERAL SERVICE

• Never run a machine inside a closed area.

• Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine (motor)

running. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire
away from the plug to prevent accidental starting.

• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts,

tight and keep equipment in good condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper

operation regularly.

• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-

up. Clean oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool
before storing.

• Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object.

Repair, if necessary, before restarting.

• Never attempt to make wheel height adjustments while

the engine is running.

• Grass catcher components are subject to wear, damage,

and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow
objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and

replace with manufacturer’s recommended parts, when

necessary.

• Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s)

or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.

• Do not change the engine governor setting or over speed

the engine.

• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.

WARNING

This mower is 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.