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KNOW YOUR MOWER - Read the manual carefully. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and the proper use of your mower.
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AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT - Don’t use your mower in
the rain or in damp or wet locations. Don’t operate it in gaseous or
explosive atmospheres. Motors normally spark and the sparks might
ignite fumes.
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USE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT - Wear safety spectacles or
goggles while mowing (regular eyeglasses are not safety glasses).
Use face or dust mask if operation is dusty. Safety spectacles are
available at your Sears dealer.
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KEEP GUARDS AND SHIELDS IN PLACE - and keep in working order.
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GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK - Repair or replace damaged
mower cord or extension cords immediately. To prevent disconnection
of mower cord from the extension cord during use, knot the cords
exactly as shown on Page 4, Figure 10.
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DANGER: KEEP AWAY FROM BLADE AREA - Risk of cut - Keep
hands and feet away from blade. Don’t attempt to remove cut
material or unclog chute when blade is moving.
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DISCONNECT TOOL - Release switch lever to turn off mower and
unplug cord from receptacle or extension cord when tool is not in
use, before making adjustments, before servicing, cleaning and
when changing blade.
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KEEP CHILDREN AWAY - All visitors should be kept a safe
distance from work area.
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STORE IDLE LAWNMOWER INDOORS - When not in use, tool
should be stored indoors in a dry place, locked up - out of reach of
children.
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DON’T FORCE THE MOWER - It will do the job better and safer at
the rate for which it was designed.
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USE RIGHT TOOL - Do not use tool for any job except that for
which it is intended.
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DRESS PROPERLY - Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They
can be caught in moving parts. Use of substantial rubber-soled
footwear is recommended.
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DON’T ABUSE CORD - Never carry tool by cord or yank it to
disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil and sharp edges.
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WARNING - To reduce the risk of electric shock hazard use only
with an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Always connect
extension cords to a fused line or one protected by a circuit breaker.
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DON’T OVERREACH - Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
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WARNING - Use extreme caution when backing up with mower.
Always look where you are walking.
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MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE - Keep blade sharp and clean for
best and safest performance. Follow instructions for changing
accessories.
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AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING - Be sure switch is off when
plugging in.
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OBJECTS STRUCK BY THE LAWNMOWER BLADE can cause
severe injuries to persons. The lawn should always be carefully
examined and cleared of all objects prior to each mowing.
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IF MOWER STRIKES A FOREIGN OBJECT follow these steps: (a)
Release switch lever to turn off power, (b) Unplug power cord, (c) Inspect
for damage, (d) Repair any damage before restarting and
operating the mower.
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USE IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT BLADES ONLY.
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WHEN SERVICING - Use only identical replacement parts.
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READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL CAREFULLY. Be thoroughly familiar
with the controls and the proper use of the equipment.
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NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE A POWER MOWER.
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KEEP THE AREA OF OPERATION CLEAR of all persons, particularly
small children and pets.
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THOROUGHLY INSPECT THE AREA where the equipment is to be
used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign
objects that could be thrown by the blade.
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DO NOT OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT WHEN BAREFOOT OR
WEARING OPEN SANDALS. Always wear substantial footwear.
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NEVER ATTEMPT TO MAKE A WHEEL HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
WHILE MOTOR IS RUNNING or while the mower is plugged in.
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MOW ONLY IN DAYLIGHT OR IN GOOD ARTIFICIAL LIGHT.
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NEVER OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT IN WET GRASS. Always be sure
of your footing; keep a firm hold of the handle and walk; never run.
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DO NOT PUT HANDS OR FEET NEAR OR UNDER ROTATING
PARTS. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
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RELEASE SWITCH LEVER TO TURN MOWER OFF when crossing
gravel drives, walks or roads.
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IF THE MOWER STALLS, be sure to release switch lever to turn mower
off and unplug the cord before attempting to unclog the chute or remove
anything from under the deck.
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AFTER STRIKING A FOREIGN OBJECT, release switch lever to turn
mower off and unplug the mower, thoroughly inspect the mower for any
damage and repair the damage before restarting and operating the
mower.
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IF THE EQUIPMENT SHOULD START TO VIBRATE ABNORMALLY
release switch lever, unplug the mower and check immediately for the
cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
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RELEASE SWITCH LEVER to turn mower off and unplug the mower
whenever you leave the equipment, before unclogging the deck or chute,
or cleaning the mower housing, and when making any repairs or
inspections.
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WHEN CLEANING, REPAIRING, OR INSPECTING, make certain the
blade and all moving parts have stopped.
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SHUT THE MOTOR OFF AND WAIT UNTIL THE BLADE COMES TO A
COMPLETE STOP before removing the grass catcher.
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MOW ACROSS THE FACE OF SLOPES; NEVER UP AND DOWN.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Do not
mow excessively steep slopes.
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NEVER OPERATE THE MOWER without proper guards, plates, or other
safety protective devices in place.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
When using electric tools, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:
WARNING:
This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, and
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
WARNING:
Some dust created by this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• compounds in fertilizers
• compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides
• arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety equipment such as dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
CAUTION:
Wear appropriate personal hearing protection during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise
from this product may contribute to hearing loss.
IMPORTANT
GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS REQUIRE OPERATOR PRESENCE BLADE STOP CONTROLS TO MINIMIZE THE RISK
OF BLADE CONTACT INJURY. YOUR MOWER IS EQUIPPED WITH SUCH CONTROLS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT
THE FUNCTION OF THE OPERATOR PRESENCE CONTROL UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
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OOK FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINT OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
IT MEANS — ATTENTION!!! BECOME ALERT!!! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED.
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