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Important Safety Information
DANGER
Carbon Monoxide. Using an engine indoors can kill you in minutes. Engine exhaust contains
high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), a poisonous gas you cannot see or smell. You may be
breathing CO even if you do not smell engine exhaust.
DANGER
The mower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Read and follow all warn-
ings and safety instructions on the mower and in this manual. Failure to do so can result in serious
injury or death to you or bystanders.
WARNING
In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs,
always disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
CAUTION
Muffler and other engine parts become extremely hot during operation and remain hot after engine
has stopped. To avoid severe burns on contact, stay away from these areas.
I. GENERAL OPERATION
• Read, understand, and follow all instructions
on the machine and in the manual(s) before
starting. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls
and the proper use of the machine before starting.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at
all times.
• Only allow responsible individuals, who are
familiar with the instructions, to operate the machine.
• Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys,
wire, bones, sticks, etc., which could be picked
up and thrown by blade.
• Be sure the area is clear of other people,
particularly small children, before mowing.
Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
• Do not operate the mower when barefoot or
wearing open sandals. Always wear substantial
foot wear.
• Do not pull mower backwards unless absolutely
necessary. Always look down and behind
before and while moving backwards.
• Never direct discharged material toward anyone.
Avoid discharging material against a wall or
obstruction. Material may ricochet back toward
the operator.
• Do not operate the mower without proper
guards, plates, grass catcher or other safety
protective devices in place.
• See manufacturer’s instructions for proper
operation and installation of accessories. Only
use accessories approved by the manufacturer.
• Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel drives,
walks, or roads.
• Stop the engine (motor) whenever you leave
the equipment, before cleaning the mower or
unclogging the chute.
• Shut the engine (motor) off and wait until the
blade comes to complete stop before removing
grass catcher or accessories.
• Do not operate the machine while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Never operate machine in wet grass. Always
be sure of your footing: keep a firm hold on the
handle; walk, never run.
• Disengage the self-propelled mechanism or
drive clutch on mowers so equipped before
starting the engine.
• If the equipment should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and check
immediately for the cause. Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble.
• Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses
with side shields when operating mower.
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