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Safety AlertSymbol
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This is a safetyalert symbol. It is used in this
manualand on the unitto alertyou to potential
hazards. When you seethis symbol, read and
obeythe messagethat follows it. Failureto obey
safety messages could result in personalinjury or property
damage.
This machine meets voluntary safety standard B71.1 -
1998, which is sponsored by the Outdoor Power
EquipmentInstitute, inc., and is publishedby the American
NationalStandardsInstitute.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this productcontains
chemicals knownto the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
IMPORTANT
SateOperation Practices forWalk-Behind Mowers
Thiscutting machineis capableof amputating handsandfeet andthrowing objects.
Failureto observe the following safetyinstructions c ouldresultin serious injuryor death.
I. GENERAL OPERATION
1. Read,understandand follow all
instructions on the machineand in
the manualsprovidedwith the unit.
Bethoroughly familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the
mower beforestarting.
2. Do net put hands or feet near or
under rotating parts. Keepclearof
the mower bladeand discharge
opening at all times.
3. Onlyallow responsibleindividuals,
who are familiar with the instruc-
tions, to operatethe mower.
4. Clearthe area of objectssuch as
rocks, toys, wire, bones, sticks, etc.,
which could be picked up and thrown
by the blade.
5. Be surethe areais clearof other
peoplebefore mowing. Stop mower if
anyoneenters the area. Keep
bystandersat least 25 feet awayfrom
the areaof operation.
6. Do not operatethe mower when
barefoot orwearing opensandals.
Alwayswear substantialfoot wear.
7. Do not pull mower backwardsunless
absolutelynecessary.Look down and
behind beforeand while moving
backwards.
B.
Donot operatemower without all
guardsin placeand either the entire
GrassCatcher,the Mulching Plug or
the Side-DischargeChuteinstalled.
ROTATING BLADES-- Donot open
dischargeguard while engineis
running.
9. Referto provided instructions f or
proper operation and accessory
installation. Useonly accessories
approvedbyGardenWay Inc.
10. Shut off engine when crossinggravel
drives, walks, or roads.
11. Stop engineanddisconnectspark
plug wirefrom sparkplug whenever
you leaveunit, beforecleaningmower
or uncloggingchute.
12. Shut the engineoff and wait until the
blade comesto a completestep
before installing or removingthe
Mulching Plug,Side-DischargeChute
or the GrassCatcher. Makecertain
that an attachmentis installed before
operatingthe mower.Emptythe
Grass Catcherafter eachuse-
decomposingdebris could generate
enough heatto catchfire.
13. Mow only in daylight or in good arti-
ficial light.
14. Do not operatemewer while under
the influence of alcohol or drugs.
15. Neveroperatemower in wet grass.
Alwaysbe sure of your footing; keep
a firm hold on the handleand walk;
neverrun.
16. Be sure WheelDrive Bail isdisen-
gagedbefore starting engine.
17. If the unit shouldstart to vibrate
abnormally,stop the engineand dis-
connectthe spark plug wire. Then
check immediatelyfor the cause.
Vibrationis generallya warning of
trouble.
18. We recommendthat you wearsafety
gogglesor safetyglasseswhen
operatingthe mower.
19. Watchfor traffic when operating
near,or whencrossing roadways.
20. Neverattempt to carry childrenor
otherpassengersonthe mower.
They couldfall off and be seriously
injured,or they could interferewith
the safeoperationof the mower.
21. Checkthe operationefthe Operator
Presence Control Bail (tep bail,
mountedon handlebar)beforeeach
use.TheOperatorPresence Control
Bailis a safetydevicethat is designed
to stop the mower blade within three
secondsafter releasingthe bail. The
bail must operatefreely whenpulled
backagainstthe handlebarand
returnautomaticallyto the disen-
gagedposition when released.If the
engine runs longer thanthree
secondsafter releasingthe bail,the
system is not working properly.
Immediatelycontactan authorized
servicedealeror the Factory
TechnicalServiceDepartmentfor
instructions. Donot usethe mower
until the mechanismis repaired.
22. Neverrun the engine in an enclosed
area.Engineexhaustcontainscarbon
monoxide,a deadlygasthat is
odorless,colorlessand tasteless.
Alwaysrun the engineoutdoors and
makesure there is adequate
ventilation.
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