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Personal Safety
1. Dress Properly - Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts.
Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear
is recommended when working outdoors.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
2.
Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and
heavy-duty work gloves. Use face or
dust mask if operation is dusty.
3. Do not Overreach -
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
4. Stay Alert - Watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate appliance when you are tired.
Vibration Hazard
This appliance vibrates during use.
Repeated or long-term exposure to vibration may
cause temporary or permanent physical injury,
particularly to the hands, arms and shoulders.
To reduce the risk of vibration-related injury:
1. Anyone using vibrating appliances regularly or
for an extended period should first be examined
by a doctor and then have regular medical
check-ups to ensure medical problems are not
being caused or worsened from use. Pregnant
women or people who have impaired blood
circulation to the hand, past hand injuries,
nervous system disorders, diabetes, or Raynaud’s
Disease should not use this appliance. If you
feel any symptoms related to vibration (such as
tingling, numbness, and white or blue fingers),
seek medical advice as soon as possible.
2. Do not smoke during use. Nicotine reduces
the blood supply to the hands and fingers,
increasing the risk of vibration-related injury.
3. Wear suitable gloves to reduce the
vibration effects on the user.
4. Use appliances with the lowest vibration when
there is a choice between different processes.
5. Include vibration-free periods each day of work.
6. Grip appliance as lightly as possible
(while still keeping safe control of it).
Let the appliance do the work.
7. To reduce vibration, maintain the appliance
as explained in this manual. If any abnormal
vibration occurs, stop use immediately.
iMPOrtant
Safe Practices for Pedestrian-controlled Mowers
this cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure
to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
i. GEnEraL OPEratiOn
2. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on
the machine and in the manual(s) before starting.
3. Do not put hands or feet near or under the machine.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
4. Only allow responsible adults who are familiar
with the instructions to operate this machine.
5. Clear the area of objects such as rocks, wire, toys,
etc., which could be thrown by the blade. Stay
behind the handle when the lawn mower is running.
6. Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before
operating. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
7. Do not operate machine barefooted or while wearing
sandals. Always wear substantial footwear.
8. Do not pull machine backward unless absolutely
necessary. Always look down and behind
before and while moving backward.
9. Never direct discharged material toward
anyone. Avoid discharging material against
a wall or obstruction. Material may ricochet
back toward the operator. Stop the blade
when crossing gravel surfaces.
10. Do not operate machine without the entire grass
catcher, discharge guard, rear guard, or other
safety protective devices in place and working.
11. Never leave a running machine unattended.
12. Stop the lawn mower and wait until the blade
comes to a complete stop before cleaning
the machine, removing grass catcher,
or unclogging the discharge guard.
