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56 VOLT LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS MOWER — LM2120E / LM2120E-SP
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to protect your eyes. Thrown objects that ricochet can
cause serious injury to the eyes. Always use a face or
dust mask if the operation is dusty.
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Dress properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
They can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber
gloves and footwear is recommended when working
outdoors. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and
close-fitting trousers and shirts. Shirts and trousers
that cover the arms and legs and steel-toed shoes are
recommended. Never operate this machine in bare
feet, sandals, slippery or lightweight (e.g., canvas)
shoes.
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Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the
cutting deck. Contact with the blade can injure hands
and feet.
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A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause
blade contact or injuries from thrown objects.
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Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being
pulled over the foot during a fall caused by slipping or
tripping. Do not hold onto the mower if you are falling;
release the handle immediately.
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Never pull the mower back toward you while you are
walking. If you must back the mower away from a
wall or obstruction first look down and behind to avoid
tripping and then following these steps:
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Step back from mower to fully extend your arms.
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Be sure you are well balanced with sure footing.
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Pull the mower back slowly, no more than half way
toward you.
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Repeat these steps as needed.
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Do not operate the mower while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
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Never operate the appliance with defective guards
or shields, or without safety devices, for example
deflectors and/or grass catchers, in place.
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Stay alert – watch what you are doing. Use common
sense. Do not operate the lawn mower when you are
tired.
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The motor/blade control handle is a safety device. Never
attempt to bypass its operation. Doing so makes the
safety device inoperative and may result in personal
injury through contact with the rotating blade. The
motor/blade control handle must operate easily in both
directions and automatically return to the disengaged
position when released.
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Avoid dangerous environments – Don’t use lawn
mowers in damp or wet locations.
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Don’t use in rain.
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Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can
cause serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing
your footing, release the motor/blade control handle
immediately and the blade will stop rotating within
three seconds.
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Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives, walks or
roads.
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If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally,
stop the motor and check immediately for the cause.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
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Inspect for damage;
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Replace or repair any user replaceable damaged
parts;
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Check for and tighten any loose parts.
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Never operate the mower without the proper trailing
shield, discharge cover, grass bag, mulching insert,
side discharge chute, motor/blade control handle
or other safety protective devices in place and
working. Never operate the mower with damaged
safety devices. Failure to do so can result in
personal injury.
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If situations occur that are not covered in this manual,
use care and good judgment. Contact EGO Customer
Service for assistance.
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Use only with the battery packs and chargers listed
below:
BATTERY PACK CHARGER
BA1120E, BA2240E, BA2800,
BA3360, BA4200 CH5500E,
CH2100E
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The battery pack must be removed from the appliance
before it is scrapped.
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The battery shall be disposed of safely.
OPERATION ON A SLOPE:
Slopes are a major factor related to slip-and-fall acci-
dents, which can result in severe injury. Always be sure of
your footing on slopes. Operation on slopes requires extra
caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it.
Do:
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Mow across the face of slopes; never mow up and down.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
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Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps which
can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
Do not:
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Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments;
you could lose your footing or balance.
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Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.
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Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could
cause slipping.