DR
®
WHISPER LITE
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CORDLESS Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions
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in thick grass. DR
®
WHISPER LITE
®
CORDLESS Electric Mower will do a better and safer job
when cutting at a steady rate.
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Your mower can operate as a mulcher or bagger. Learn how to use the proper cutting blade, and
how to use the grass catcher or discharge chute block for the right application.
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Do not insert the SAFETY KEY into the mower until you are ready to operate the mower. Store
the safety key away from children and people not authorized to use the mower.
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The cutting blade turns when the motor is running (there is no clutch to allow the blade to stop
while the motor is running). Learn how to quickly stop the mower's motor and note that the
blade will continue to rotate for up to three seconds after the motor has stopped.
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Stop the blade and remove the safety key whenever you leave the operating position (behind the
handlebar) for any reason, including clearing grass and making any inspections, adjustments or
repairs to the mower.
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Do not put your hands and feet near or under rotating parts or when the safety key is still inserted.
Keep clear of the discharge area while the motor is running.
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Before cleaning, repairing, inspecting, adjusting the height of the cut, or exchanging the
discharge chute block and grass catcher, be sure the motor is off, remove the safety key and make
certain the blade has stopped rotating.
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Do not operate the mower in the rain or when the grass is wet.
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Never cut grass by pulling the mower towards you. It is designed to be pushed forward while
cutting only.
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USE EXTREME CAUTION when maneuvering backwards. Always look first to check your
footing and release the operator presence bar before moving backwards.
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Mow across slopes, never up and down. Exercise caution when changing directions on slopes.
Do not mow steep slopes or other areas where stability or traction is in doubt.
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Stop the motor when crossing over loose materials such as gravel drives, walks or roads. Objects
discharged by the mower can be hazardous.
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After striking a foreign object or if the mower vibrates abnormally, stop the motor and remove
the safety key. Inspect the mower for any damage and repair the damage before restarting and
operating the lawn mower. Vibration is generally a sign of trouble.
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Stay alert and watch what you are doing. Do not operate the lawn mower when you are tired or
under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
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Remove the safety key when the mower is not in use.
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Allow the motor to cool for at least 5 minutes before storing the mower in any type of tight space
or enclosure.
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Do not use the DR
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WHISPER LITE
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for any job other than those for which it is intended.
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