Weed Eater 186073 Owner's Manual

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WARNING:   In order to prevent ac-
 ci den tal starting when setting up, 
trans port ing, ad just ing or making re-
pairs, al ways dis con nect spark plug 
wire and place wire where it can not 
contact spark plug. 
WARNING:  Do not coast down a hill 
in neutral, you may lose control of the 
tractor.
WARNING:  Tow only the attachments 
that are rec om mend ed by and com-
ply with spec i fi  ca tions of the man u -
fac tur er of your tractor. Use common 
sense when towing. Operate only at 
the low est possible speed when on a 
slope.  Too heavy of a load, while on 
a slope, is dan ger ous.  Tires can lose 
trac tion with the ground and cause you 
to lose control of your tractor.
•           Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing. Stop 
machine if anyone enters the area.
•      Never carry passengers or children even with the blades 
off.
•      Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Al ways 
look down and behind before and while backing.
•           Never carry children. They may fall off and be seriously injured 
or interfere with safe machine operation.
•       Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful 
care of another responsible adult.
•      Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.
•      Before and when backing, look behind and down for small 
children.
•      Mow up and down slopes (15° Max), not across.
•      Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc.
•           Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could overturn 
the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
•       Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not have 
to stop or shift while on the slope.
•      Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, 
disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the 
slope.
•      If machine stops while going uphill, disengage blades, shift 
into reverse and back down slowly.
•           Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn slowly 
and gradually downhill, if possible.
WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its con stit u ents, and cer-
 tain vehicle com po nents contain or emit chem i cals 
known to the State of Cal i for nia to cause can cer and 
birth de fects or oth er re pro duc tive harm.
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals and related ac ces so ries 
contain lead and lead compounds, chem i cals known 
to the State of Cal i for nia to cause can cer and birth 
defects or oth er re pro duc tive harm. Wash hands 
after handling.
SAFETY RULES
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR RIDE-ON MOWERS