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Store fuel in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely away from sparks,
open flames, or other sources of ignition.
Never store fuel or a machine with fuel in the tank inside a
building where fumes may reach a spark, open flame, or any other
source of ignition, such as a water heater, furnace, or clothes
dryer. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
Product liability
As referred to in the product liability laws, we are not liable for
damages that our product causes if:
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• the product is incorrectly repaired.
• the product is repaired with parts that are not from the
manufacturer or not approved by the manufacturer.
• the product has an accessory that is not from the manufacturer
or not approved by the manufacturer.
• the product is not repaired at an approved service center or by
an approved authority.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
OPERATION SAFETY
This machine has been designed to perform one job: to mow
grass. Do not use it for any other purpose.
Operate the product only in daylight or in good artificial light.
Walk, never run.
Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives, walks or roads.
A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact or
thrown object injuries.
Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled over the
foot during a fall caused by slipping or tripping. Do not hold on to
the mower if you are falling: release the handle immediately.
Never pull the mower back toward you while you are walking. If
you must back the mower away from a wall or obstruction, first
look down and behind to avoid tripping and then follow these
steps:
a. Step back from mower to fully extend your arms forward.
b. Be sure you are well balanced with sure footing.
c. Pull the mower back slowly, no more than half way toward you.
d. Repeat these steps as needed.
Do not touch parts that are hot from operation. Allow parts to
cool before attempting to maintain, adjust, or service. Serious
burns may result. Engine parts, especially the muffler, become
extremely hot during operation. Allow engine and muffler to cool
before touching.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense
when operating the machine.
Do not overreach. Do not operate the machine while barefoot
or when wearing sandals or similar lightweight footwear. Wear
protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve
your footing on slippery surfaces. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control of the machine in
unexpected situations.
Do not engage the self-propelled mechanism on machines so
equipped while starting engine.
The blade control handle is a safety device. Never attempt
to bypass its operation. Doing so makes the safety device
inoperative and may result in personal injury through contact
with the rotating blade. The blade control handle must operate
easily in both directions and automatically return to the
disengaged position when released.
Never operate the mower on wet grass. Always be sure of your
footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury. If you
feel you are losing your footing, release the blade control handle
immediately and the blade will stop rotating within three seconds.
Shut the engine off and wait until the blade comes to a complete
stop before removing the grass bagger or unclogging the chute.
The cutting blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the
blade control is released. Never place any part of the body in the
blade area until you are sure the blade has stopped rotating.
Never operate mower without proper trail shield, discharge
cover, grass bagger, blade control handle or other safety
protective devices in place and working. Never operate mower
with damaged safety devices. Failure to do so can result in
personal injury.
Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjustment
while the engine is running.
When starting engine, pull cord slowly until resistance is felt, then
pull rapidly. Rapid retraction of starter cord (kickback) will pull
hand and arm toward engine faster than you can let go. Broken
bones, fractures, bruises or sprains could result.
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