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maintenance,
and warranty.
Replacements
may be
ordered
through
the engine
manufacturer.
For models
vdth stated
engine horsepower,
the gross
horsepower
of the engine was laboratory
rated by the
engine
manufacturer
in accordance
with SAE J1940.
As configured
to meet safeD; emission,
and operating
requirements,
the actual engine horsepower
on this class
of lawn mower
will be significantly
lower.
Safety
This lawn mower meets or exceeds the CPSC blade
safety requirements
for walk-behind rotary lawn mowers
and the B71.1 specifications
of the American National
Standards Institute in effect at the time of production.
Read
and understand
the contents
of this manual
before
you start
the engine.
The safe g alert symbol (Figure 2) is used to alert you
to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safe g
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury
or death. Improperly
using or maintaining this mower
could result in injury or death. To reduce this potential,
comply with the follovdng safety instructions.
The follovdng instructions
have been adapted from the
ANSI/OPEI
standard B71.1-2003.
This
cutting
machine
can amputate
hands
and feet
and throw
objects.
Failure
to observe
the following
safety
instructions
could
result
in serious
injury
or
death.
Never direct discharged material toward awone.
Avoid discharging material against a wall or
obstruction.
Material may ricochet back toward
the operator.
Stop the blade when crossing gravel
surfaces.
Do not operate machine without the entire grass
catcher, discharge guard, rear guard, or other safety
protective devices in place and working.
Never
leave a running
machine
unattended.
Stop the engine and wait until the blade comes
to a complete stop before cleaning the machine,
removing grass catcher, or unclogging the discharge
guard.
Operate
machine
only in daylight
or good artificial
light.
Do not operate machine while under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.
Never operate mower in wet grass. Always be sure
of your footing; walk; never run.
Disengage
the drive system,
if so equipped,
before
starting
the engine.
If the machine should start to vibrate abnormal15
stop the engine and check for the cause immediatel>
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
Always wear eye protection when operating machine.
See manufacturer's
instructions
for proper operation
and installation of accessories. Only use accessories
approved by the manufacturer.
General Operation
•
Read, understand,
and follow all instructions
on the
machine and in the manual(s) before starting.
•
Do not put hands or feet near or under the machine.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
•
Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with
the instructions,
to operate this machine.
•
Clear the area of objects such as rocks, wire, toys,
etc., which could be thrown by the blade. Stay
behind the handle when the engine is running.
•
Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before
operating. Stop machine if awone enters the area.
•
Do not operate machine barefooted
or while wearing
sandals. Always wear substantial footwear.
•
Do not pull machine backward unless absolutely
necessar> Akvays look down and behind before and
while moving backward.
Slope Operation
Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents,
which can result in severe injur> Operation on all slopes
require extra caution. If you fed uneasy on a slope, do
not mow it.
Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction
on slopes.
Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden
objects. Uneven terrain could cause a slip and fall
accident. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
Do not mow on wet grass or excessively steep slopes.
Poor footing could cause a slip and fall accident.
Do not mow near drop-offs,
ditches, or
embankments.
You could lose your footing or
balance.
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