INTRODUCTION

Thank you very much for purchasing an ISEKI lawn mower.

This operator's manual provides the information necessary for operating and maintaining the lawn mower safely and properly.

SAFETY-DANGER,WARNING AND CAUTION

Every time you see the words and symbols shown below in the manual and on the safety decals, you must take note of their instructions and warning.

DANGER: This symbol together with the words DANGER indicates an imminently hazadous situation that, if not avoided, will result in VERY SERIOUS INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.

WARNING: This symbol together with the word WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in SERIOUS INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.

CAUTION: T his symbol together with the word CAUTION is used to indicate a potentially hazardous situation that,if not avoided,may result in MINOR INJURY.

IMPORTANT: The word IMPORTANT is used to provide instructions or advice in order to let the lawn mower provide the optimum performance.

NOTE: The word NOTE is used to indicate points of particular interest for more efficient and convenient repair or operation.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: Essential items which you should observe while operating the lawn mower

TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION: Items which are necessary to operate, adjust,and service the lawn mower properly

Before starting to operate the lawn mower for the first time, you should read this operation manual thoroughly and carefully until you are sufficiently familiar with the operation of the lawn mower in order to do jobs safely and properly. You are advised to refer to it from time to time to refresh your understanding of the lawn mower.

The manual should be kept in a handy place so you can refer to it when required.

The parts employed in this lawn mower may be modified without notice for better performance and quality and for safety purposes, which may lead to some inconsistency found on your lawn mower with the contents of this manual.

The lawn mower is designed to be used on well-kept lawns. Using the lawn mower in other places is not authorized. Besides, the manufacturer will not pay for any damage caused by unauthorized use and the risk is only borne by the user. Proper use of the lawn mower also implies that the user follows the operational, adjusting,and servicing instructions indicated in the operation manual.

When you have any question about your lawn mower, you are always welcome to ask your dealers.

This manual explains about several types of the lawn mowers and mower decks as listed below. Please confirm the type of yours by referring to the name plate.

All information, illustrations, and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of publication