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DANGER
WARNING
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Read these instructions carefully.
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Wear approved hearing protection.
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Wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
Do not touch parts that are hot from
operation. Serious burns may result.
Engine parts, especially the muffler,
become extremely hot during operation.
Allow engine and muffler to cool before
touching.
To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands
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and feet away from all pinch points,
especially the cutting blades. Do not
operate unless discharge cover or grass
bagger is in its proper place. If damaged,
replace immediately.
Never start or run the engine inside a
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closed or poorly ventilated area.
The engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
Shut off the engine, disconnect spark
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plug wire, and make certain all moving
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parts have stopped before cleaning,
repairing, or inspecting the unit.
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Make sure the engine is off when
leaving the mower or not mowing.
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Gasoline and its vapors are extremely
flammable and explosive. Never fuel
the machine indoors or while the
engine is hot or running. Wipe up any
gasoline that spills. Keep away from any
flammables when operating the engine.
Always stop the engine before refueling.
Keep hands and feet away from moving
parts. Moving parts can crush or cut.
Use extra caution on slopes. The
machine is heavy and can speed up
when going downhill. Be prepared to
maintain control of the machine. To
avoid loss of control, operate across
slopes, not up and down. When turning,
turn uphill, not down. Do not operate
on slopes greater than 15
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Do not operate when children or others
are around.
Do not allow the directional discharge
chute to point in the direction of
bystanders or pets.
Objects can be ejected by the blade.
Thrown objects can result in personal
injury or property damage.
Before and while walking backwards,
look behind and down for small
children, animals or other risks that can
cause you to fall.
