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machine to a rope, use the extended handlebar
kit option.
Children
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not
alert to the presence of children. Children are often
attracted to the machine and the mowing activity.
Never assume that children will remain where you
last saw them.
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Keep children out of the mowing area and under
the watchful care of a responsible adult other than
the operator.
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Be alert and turn machine off if a child enters the
area.
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Never allow children to operate the machine.
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Use extra care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your
view of a child.
Service
Safe Handling of Gasoline
To avoid personal injury or property damage, use
extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is
extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.
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Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other
sources of ignition.
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Use only an approved gasoline container.
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Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine
running. Allow engine to cool before refueling.
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Never refuel or drain the machine indoors.
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Never store the machine or fuel container where
there is an open flame, spark, or pilot light such as
on a water heater or on other appliances.
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Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck
or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place
containers on the ground away from your vehicle
before filling.
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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.
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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.
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If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing
immediately.
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Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas cap and
tighten securely.
WARNING
Exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an
odorless, deadly poison that can kill you.
Do not run the engine indoors or in an
enclosed area.
General Service
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Never operate machine in a closed area.
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Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
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Never tamper with safety devices. Check their
proper operation regularly.
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Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other
debris buildup. Clean up oil or fuel spillage and
remove any fuel-soaked debris. Allow machine to
cool before storing in an enclosed space.
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Never make any adjustments or repairs with the
engine running. Disconnect the spark plug wire
and ground against engine to prevent unintended
starting.
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Do not change the engine governor setting or
overspeed the engine.
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Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels,
as necessary.
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If gasoline is spilled, do not attempt to start the
engine but move the machine away from the
area of spillage and avoid creating any source of
ignition until the gasoline vapor has dissipated.
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Replace faulty silencers.
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Before using, always visually inspect to see that
the blade, bolts and spacers are not worn or
damaged. Replace a worn or damaged blade.
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Stop the blade if the machine has to be tilted for
transportation when crossing surfaces other than
grass, and when transporting the machine to and
from the area to be mowed.
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Never pick up or carry a machine while the engine
is running.
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Shut off the engine and disconnect the spark plug
wire, make sure that all moving parts have come
to a complete stop:
– Before clearing blockages.
– Before checking, cleaning, or working on the
machine.
– After striking a foreign object. Inspect the
machine for damage and make repairs before
restarting and operating the machine.
– If the machine starts to vibrate abnormally.
– Whenever you leave the machine.
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