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Excessive speed is dangerous and shortens the life of the
mower.
Operation
• Do not operate the engine in a conned space where
dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
• Mow only in daylight or good articial light.
• If possible, avoid operating the equipment in wet grass.
• Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
• Walk, never run and do not allow yourself to be pulled
along by the lawn mower.
• Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.
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Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
• Do not mow on slopes of more than 20°.
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Exercise extreme caution when pulling the lawn mower towards you.
• Stop the blade if the lawn mower has to be tilted for
transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass, and
when transporting the lawn mower to and from the area to be
mowed.
• Never operate the lawn mower with defective guards, or
without safety devices, such as the stoneguard and/or
grass-catcher, supplied by the manufacturer in place. Replace
if damaged.
• Do not change the engine governor settings or over speed the
engine.
• On power-driven models, disengage the drive clutch before
starting the engine.
• Start the engine carefully, following the instructions and
keeping feet well away from the blade.
• Do not tilt the lawn mower when starting the engine.
