Black & Decker CLMA4820L2, Manual

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ENGLISH (Original instructions)
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ENGLISH (Original instructions)
Additional safety instructions for
lawn mowers
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Firmly grip handle with both hands
when operating the lawn mower.
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If at any time it is felt necessary to tilt
the lawn mower, make sure that both
hands remain in the operating position
while the lawn mower is tilted. Keep
both hands in the operating position
until the lawn mower is returned to rest
correctly on the ground.
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Never wear radio or music head-
phones while operating the lawn
mower.
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Never attempt to make a wheel height
adjustment while the motor is running
or while the safety key is in the switch
housing.
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If the lawn mower stalls, release bail
bar to turn mower off, wait for blade to
stop and remove the safety key, before
attempting to unclog the chute or
remove anything from under the deck.
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Keep hands and feet away from cut-
ting area.
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Keep blades sharp. Always use protec-
tive gloves when handling the lawn
mower blade.
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If you are using the grass collector,
check it frequently for wear and dete -
rioration. If excessively worn, replace
with a new grass collector for your
safety.
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Use extreme caution when reversing
or pulling the lawn mower towards you.
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Do not put hands or feet near or under
the lawn mower. Keep clear of the
discharger opening at all times.
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Clear the area where the lawn mower
is to be used of objects such as rocks,
sticks, wire, toys, bones etc., which
could be thrown by the blade.
Objects struck by the blade can cause
severe injury to persons. Stay behind
the handle when the motor is running.
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Do not operate the lawn mower
barefooted or while wearing sandals.
Always wear substantial footwear.
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Do not pull lawn mower backward un-
less absolutely necessary. Always look
down and behind before and while
moving backward.
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Never direct discharged material
toward anyone. Avoid discharging
material against a wall or obstruction.
Material may ricochet back toward the
operator. Release the bail bar to turn
the lawn mower off and stop the blade
when crossing gravel surfaces.
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Do not operate the lawn mower
without the entire grass collector,
discharge guard, rear guard, or other
safety protective devices in place and
working. Periodically check all guards
and safety protective devices to
ensure they are in good working order
and will operate properly and perform
their intended function. Replace a
damaged guard or other safety device
before further use.
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Never leave a running lawn mower
unattended. Always remove the safety
key if the lawn mower is going to be
left unattended.
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Always release the bail bar to stop
the motor and wait until the blade
comes to a complete stop and remove
the safety key before cleaning the
lawn mower, removing the grass bag,
unclogging the discharge guard, when
leaving the lawn mower, or before
making any adjustments, repairs or
inspections.