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Safety First!

Before servicing or removing blades:

• Remove and ground spark plug wire
• Disconnect battery at negative terminal. (for electric start engines only)
• Refer to owner's manual and follow safety warnings
• Do not substitute another bolt for the blade retaining bolt. Blades and blade retaining bolts are specially made for this application.
• Proper torque must be used when tightening the blade retaining bolt; refer to the owner's manual. If this safety precaution is not followed, the blade could come off during operation.

While mowing:

• If abnormal vibration occurs, stop mower and inspect blade.

WARNING:

• Properly support and secure mower when replacing blade.
• To avoid possible injury, always wear proper eye and hand protection when servicing mower blade.
• Unbalanced or warped blades can cause damage to the mower and/or personal injury. Inspect the blade(s) and replace damaged blades before operating the mower.
• Be sure to inspect your blade before each day's use and replace any blade which has more than 10% of its original width removed due to wear and sharpening or that is cracked and damaged to avoid injury.