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Safety
This machine meets or exceeds safety
requirements B71.4–1990 of the American
National Standards Institute for commercial
mowers, in effect at time of production. However,
improper use or maintenance by the operator or
owner can result in injury. To reduce the potential
for injury, comply with these safety instructions
and always pay attention to the safety alert
symbol which means CAUTION, W
ARNING or
DANGER—“personal safety instruction.” Failure
to comply with the instruction may result in
personal injury.
Safe
Operating Practices
This product is capable of amputating hands and feet
and throwing objects. Always follow all safety
instructions to avoid serious injury or death.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide,
which is an odorless, deadly poison.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Carbon monoxide can kill you and is also
known to the State of California to cause
birth defects.
HOW TO AV
OID THE HAZARD
• Do not run engine indoors or in an enclosed
area.
This mower is designed for cutting and recycling
grass or, when equipped with a grass bag, for
catching cut grass. Any use for purposes other than
these could prove dangerous to user or bystanders.
Note: This engine is NOT equipped with a
spark arrester muffler. Use or operation
of this mower in the State of California
on any forest-covered, brush-covered
or unimproved grass-covered land,
without an approved spark arrester
muffler, is a violation of the law. Other
states may have similar laws.
General Operation
1. Read this manual carefully before operating the
mower. Become familiar with the controls and
proper use of the mower. Never allow children
under 16 years of age to operate the mower.
Never allow adults to operate mower without
proper instructions.
2. The operator of the mower is responsible for
keeping everyone, especially children and pets,
away from area of operation. The operator is
responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to
other people or their property.
3. Thoroughly inspect area where mower will be
used and remove sticks, stones, wire, and debris
that could be picked up and thrown by mower.
Watch for foreign objects while mowing.
4. Wear long pants and substantial shoes. Do not
operate mower while wearing open-toed shoes,
jewelry, loose clothing or when barefoot.
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