English-14SAFETYGeneral MaintenanceNever operate machine in a closed area.•Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the•equipment is in safe working condition.Never tamper with safety devices. Check their•proper operation regularly.Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other•debris buildup. Clean oil or fuel spillage andremove any fuel-soaked debris. Allow machineto cool before storing.If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect•the machine. Repair, if necessary, beforerestarting.Never make any adjustments or repairs with•the engine running.Check grass catcher components and the•discharge guard frequently and replace withmanufacturer’s recommended parts, whennecessary.Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or•wear gloves, and use extra caution whenservicing them.Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and•service as required.Maintain or replace safety and instruction•labels, as necessary.Do not modify safety equipment. Check•regularly to be sure it works properly. Themachine must not be driven with defectiveor unmounted protective plates, protectivecowlings, safety switches, or other protectivedevices.Do not change the settings of governors and•avoid running the engine with overly highengine speeds. If you run the engine too fast,you risk damaging the machine components.Be very careful when handling battery acid.•Acid on skin can cause serious corrosive burns.If you spill battery acid on your skin, rinseimmediately with water.Acid in the eyes can cause blindness, contact a•doctor immediately.Be careful when servicing the battery.•Explosive gases form in the battery. Neverperform maintenance on the battery whensmoking or near open flames or sparks.The battery can explode and cause serious•injury/damage.8011-515Never drive the machine in an enclosed spaceWARNING!The battery contains lead and leadcompounds, chemicals that are consideredto cause cancer, birth defects, and otherreproductive system damage. Wash yourhands after handling the battery.Use protective glassesfor maintenance work.refueling.