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Thoroughly inspect the area where the mower is to be
used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys,
and other objects that could be tripped over or thrown
by the blade. Thrown objects can cause serious
personal injury.
Plan your mowing pattern in such a way as to avoid
discharging material toward roads, sidewalks,
bystanders, etc. Do not discharge material against a
wall or obstruction. Doing so may cause the
discharged material to ricochet back toward the
operator.
Always wear proper eye protection in order to protect
your eyes while operating or performing any
adjustment or repair. Thrown objects that ricochet can
cause serious eye injury.
Always wear a face mask or a dust mask when
operating the mower in a dusty environment. Dress
properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that
can get caught in moving parts. The
wearing of protective gloves and safety footwear is
recommended.
Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being
pulled over the operator’s foot during a fall caused by
slipping or tripping. Do not operate this mower in bare
feet, or while wearing sandals or lightweight (e.g.,
canvas) shoes. Do not hold on to the mower if you are
falling. Release the handle immediately.
Never pull the mower back toward you while you are
walking. If you must back the mower away from a wall
or an obstruction, first look down and behind in order
to avoid tripping, and then follow these steps:
•
Step back from the mower in order to fully extend
your arms.
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Be sure that you are well balanced.
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Pull the mower back slowly.
Do not use the mower for any job except that for
which it is intended. Do not force the mower.
Do not operate the mower while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
Stay Alert: Do not operate the mower when you are
tired. Pay attention to what you are doing. Use
common sense.
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under
the cutting deck. Contact with the blade can amputate
hands and feet.
Do not attempt to adjust the wheels or the cutting
height while the motor is running.
Avoid dangerous environments. Do not operate the
mower in the rain or in wet or damp grass.
Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light. Do not
rush a mowing job.
Stop the blade when crossing gravel driveways,
walkways, or roads.
If the mower starts to vibrate excessively, stop the
motor and check for the cause immediately. Vibration
is generally a warning of trouble.
Stop the motor and wait until the blade comes to a
complete stop before removing the grass catcher or
unclogging the chute. The cutting blade will continue
to rotate for a few seconds after the motor is shut off.
Do not place any part of your body in the blade area
until you are sure that the blade has stopped rotating.
Never operate mower without a proper trail shield,
discharge cover, grass catcher, switch control, or
other safety device in place and in working order. Do
not operate the mower with damaged safety devices.
Doing so can result in injury.
Don’t force lawn mower. It will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
Store idle lawn mower indoors. When not in use, lawn
mower should be stored in an indoor dry and look-up
place, out of reach of children.
Maintain lawn mower. Keep cutting edges sharp and
clean for best and safety performance.
If lawn mower strikes a foreign objects follow these
steps:
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Stop lawn mower, release the switch.
•
Remove the key and battery.
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Inspect for damage.
Repair any damage before restarting and operating
the lawn mower.
Do not charge lawn mower in rain or in wet location.
Remove or disconnect battery before servicing,
cleaning or removing material from lawn mower.
CHILD SAFETY
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not
aware of the presence of children.
Keep children out of the mowing area and under the
watchful care of a responsible adult.
Do not allow children under the age of 14 to operate
this mower. Children who are 14 years of age and
older must read and understand the operating
instructions and safety rules in this manual, and must
be trained and supervised by a parent.
Stay alert, and turn the mower off if a child or any
other person enters the mowing area.
Look behind and down for small children before and
while moving backwards.
Use extreme care when approaching blind corners,
doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may
obscure your view of a child who may run into the
path of the mower.
