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56 VOLT LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS MOWER — LM1700E
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Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during
operation and while performing an adjustment or repair
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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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, BA1400,
BA2800, BA3360, BA4200,
BA1400T, BA2800T, BA4200T
CH2100E
CH5500E
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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.