Havener Belt-Drive Mowers 32, 36, 48 & 52 - Manual (Page 7)

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Operation of Equipment
DANGER: GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE. DO NOT ADD FUEL WHILE THE
ENGINE IS RUNNING OR IS HOT. KEEP OPEN FLAMES, SPARKS, AND HEAT AWAY FROM THE
FUEL AND STORE FUEL IN CONTAINERS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ADD
FUEL OUTDOORS ONLY AND IF THE FUEL IS SPILLED, DO NOT START THE ENGINE. MANUALLY
PUSH THE MOWER AWAY FROM THE SPILL AND IMMEDIATELY WIPE UP.
Do not operate the engine in a confined space where dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
Carbon monoxide is odorless, tasteless, and can be fatal.
Mow only in daylight.
Make sure the mower is in neutral and the blades are disengaged before attempting to start the engine.
Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill. Never use riding attachments on slopes since there is an
increase risk that they might roll over.
Avoid steep slopes and use extreme caution when changing directions or speed when operating on a slope.
Be extremely careful when operating on a slope or when the grass is damp or wet. Reduced traction could
cause sliding. Never mow by pulling the mower back towards you...you might slip.
Watch for traffic when crossing surfaces other than grass. (i.e. transporting,) loading a trailer or vehicle, or
when the mower is not in use.
Never operate the mower with defective guards, shields, or without the safety devices securely mounted in
place.
Never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the mower while in operation.
Do not change the governor settings or over speed the engine.
Always stop the engine whenever you leave the mower, even for a moment.
To help reduce the risk of a fire hazard, keep the engine and the area around the engine free of grass,
leaves, or any other type of foreign material.
Beware of cutting edges. Always wear gloves for safety when performing blade maintenance activities.
Beware on multiple blade units since the rotation of one blade may cause the rotation of the other blade.
Do not store or operate the mower with the grass chute deflector in raised position. Serious injury could
occur.
When transporting the mower make sure it is properly secured and the transmission is in neutral.
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