Poulan 224110x92e2 User Manual - Page 4

• See manufacturer's instructions for • Be alert and turn machine off if children proper operation and installation of enter the area. accessories. Only use accessories ap- • Before and while walking backwards, proved by the manufacturer. look behind and down for small children. • Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel • Never allow children to operate the drives, walks, or roads. machine. • Stop the engine (motor) whenever you • Use extra care when approaching blind leave the equipment, before cleaning corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects the mower or unclogging the chute. that may obscure vision. • Shut the engine (motor) off and wait until the blade comes to complete stop before removing grass catcher. • Mow only in daylight / good artificial light. • Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. • Never operate machine in wet grass. Always be sure of your footing: keep a firm hold on the handle; walk, never run. • Disengage the self-propelled mechanism or drive clutch on mowers so equipped before starting the engine. • If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. • Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating mower. II. SLOPE OPERATION IV. SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE Use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. • Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition. • Use only an approved container. • Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. • Never refuel the machine indoors. • Never store the machine or fuel container where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light such as a water heater or on other appliances. • Never fill containers inside a vehicle, on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling. • Remove gas-powered equipment from Slopes are a major factor related to slip & the truck or trailer and refuel it on the fall accidents which can result in severe ground. If this is not possible, then injury. All slopes require extra caution. If refuel such equipment with a portable you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. container, rather than from a gasoline DO: • Mow across the face of slopes: never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. • Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. • Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall grass can hide obstacles. dispenser nozzle. • 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. • If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately. • Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas cap and tighten securely. DO NOT: • Do not trim near drop-offs, ditches or embankments. The operator could lose footing or balance. • Do not trim excessively steep slopes. • Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced footing could cause slipping. V. GENERAL SERVICE • Never run machine inside a closed area. • Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine (motor) running. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep wire away from plug to prevent accidental starting. • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade III. CHILDREN attachment bolts, tight and keep equip- Tragic accidents can occur if the operator ment in good condition. is not alert to the presence of children. • Never tamper with safety devices. Check Children are often attracted to the ma- their proper operation regularly. chine and the mowing activity. Never as- • Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or sume that children will remain where you other debris build-up.Clean oil or fuel spill- last saw them. age. Allow machine to cool before storing. • Keep children out of the trimming area • Stop and inspect the equipment if you and under the watchful care of another strike an object. Repair, if necessary, responsible adult. 4 before restarting.