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Disclaimers and Regulatory Information

This product complies with all relevant European directives; for details, please see the

separate product specific Declaration of Conformity (DOC) sheet.

It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 or 4443 to use or operate

the engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the engine

is equipped with a spark arrester, as defined in Section 4442, maintained in effective

working order, or the engine is constructed, equipped, and maintained for the prevention of

fire.

The enclosed engine owner's manual is supplied for information regarding the US

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Emission Control Regulation of

emission systems, maintenance, and warranty. Replacements may be ordered through the

engine manufacturer.

Operating this machine 1,500 m (5,000 ft) above sea level requires a high-altitude jet.

Refer to your Honda engine owner’s manual.

WARNING

CALIFORNIA

Proposition 65

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to

cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

Use of this product may cause exposure to chemicals known to the State of California to cause

cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

Table of Contents

Disclaimers and Regulatory Information.............................................................................................. 2

Chapter 1: Introduction........................................................................................................................ 1–1

Intended Use ..................................................................................................................................... 1–1

Getting Help....................................................................................................................................... 1–1

Manual Conventions........................................................................................................................ 1–2

Chapter 2: Safety.................................................................................................................................. 2–1

General Safety .................................................................................................................................. 2–1

Safety and Instructional Decals .................................................................................................... 2–1

Chapter 3: Setup................................................................................................................................... 3–1

Adjusting and Installing the Cutting Unit ..................................................................................... 3–1

Installing the Transport Wheels..................................................................................................... 3–1

Installing the Grass Basket ............................................................................................................ 3–2

Adjusting the Engine Speed........................................................................................................... 3–3

Adjusting the Latch Bolt for the Handle-Height Adjuster......................................................... 3–4

Traction-Drum Position Setting ..................................................................................................... 3–5

Chapter 4: Product Overview ............................................................................................................ 4–1

Controls............................................................................................................................................... 4–2