Do:
• Mow across the face of slopes; never mow up and
down. Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
• Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or
bumps which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass
can hide obstacles.
Do not:
• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or
embankments; you could lose your footing or
balance.
• Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees, as
shown on the slope gauge.
• Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could
cause slipping.
2.4
SERVICE/MAINTENANCE
• Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight in order to
ensure the equipment is in safe working condition.
• Never remove or tamper with safety devices. Check
their proper operation regularly. Never do anything
to interfere with the intended function of a safety
device or to reduce the protection provided by a
safety device.
• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris
build up. Allow machine to cool before storing.
• Never make any adjustments or repairs with the
motor running.
• Always remove battery pack from mowers before
adjusting, cleaning, or repairing.
• Check grass catcher components and the discharge
guard frequently and replace with manufacturer’s
recommended parts, when necessary.
• Mower blades are sharp, and can cut. Wrap the
blades or wear gloves, and use extra caution when
servicing.
• Use identical replacement blades only.
• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
• If situations occur that are not covered in this
manual, use care and good judgment or contact
Customer Service for assistance.
3
SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT
Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool.
Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate
the tool better and safer.
Symbol
Name
Explanation
V
Volt
Voltage
A
Amperes
Current
Symbol
Name
Explanation
Hz
Hertz
Frequency (cycles per
second)
W
Watt
Power
min
Minutes
Time
/min
Per Minute
Revolutions, strokes, sur-
face speed, orbits etc.,
per minute
Alternating
Current
Type of current
Direct Cur-
rent
Type or a characteristic
of current
no
No Load
Speed
Rational speed, at no
load
Safety Alert Precautions that involve
your safety.
Eye Protec-
tion
Always wear eye protec-
tion with side shields
marked to comply with
ANSI Z87.1 when operat-
ing this equipment.
WARNING
--- Wet Con-
ditions
Do not expose the prod-
uct to rain or moist condi-
tions.
Read Opera-
tor’s Manual
To reduce the risk of in-
jury, user must read and
understand operator’s
manual before using this
product.
Maintain
Safety Devi-
ces
Do not open or remove
safety devices while the
tool is running.
Looking Be-
hind While
Backing
Look down and behind
first to avoid tripping
when pulling back.
DANGER ---
Keep Hands
and Feet
Away
To reduce the risk of in-
jury, keep hands and feet
away from rotating parts.
Do not operate unless
discharge cover or grass
bag is in its proper place.
If damaged, replace im-
mediately.
DANGER ---
Keep By-
standers
Away
Do not mow when chil-
dren or others are near-
by.
DANGER ---
Thrown Deb-
ris
Remove objects that can
be thrown by the blade in
any direction. Wear safe-
ty glasses.
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