HONDA HRT216PDA - Manual (Page 24)

SAFE MOWING PRACTICES
For your safety, keep all four wheels on the ground, and be careful to
avoid losing your footing and your control of the mower. Keep a firm
grip on the handlebar, and walk, never run, with the mower. Be very
careful when mowing uneven or rough ground. If stuck, do not kick or
push the mower with your foot. Use the handlebar only.
B
WARNING
The blade is sharp and spins at high speed.
A spinning blade can cut you severely and
can amputate fingers and toes.
• Wear protective footwear
• Keep your hands and feet away from the
mower deck while the engine is running.
• Stop the engine before performing any
adjustment, inspection, or maintenance.
Slopes
Mow across slopes, not up and down. Avoid
steep slopes (more than 20°), and be careful
when changing direction. Mowing on a slope
when the grass is damp or wet could cause you
to slip, fall, and lose control of the mower.
Obstacles
Use the side of the mower to cut close to obstacles, such as fences
or walls. Release the drive clutch lever to disengage the drive when
mowing around trees and other obstacles. Push the mower around
obstacles for better directional control. Be careful when mowing over
obstacles embedded in the lawn, such as sprinkler heads, paving,
edging, etc. Avoid anything sticking up above the surface of the lawn.
If the blade hits something, or if the mower starts to vibrate, stop the
engine immediately, disconnect the spark plug cap, and check for
damage (see page 12). Striking objects may damage the blade, bend
the crankshaft, and/or break the mower deck or other components.
Vibration usually indicates serious trouble.
OHC
MAXIMUM
SLOPE 20 °
OPERATION
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