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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
16) Keep guards in place and in working order.
17) Keep blades sharp.
18) Keep hands and feet away from cutting area.
19) Objects struck by the lawn mower blade can cause severe injuries to persons.
The lawn should always be carefully examined and cleared of all objects prior
to each mowing.
20) If lawn mower strikes a foreign object, follow these steps:
i) Stop lawn mower. Release the switch.
ii) Unplug power cord.
iii) Inspect for damage.
iv) Repair any damage before restarting and operating the lawn mower.
21) Use identical replacement blades only.
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the
manual(s) before starting.
2. Do not put hands or feet near or under the machine. Keep clear of the
discharge opening at all times.
3. Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to
operate this machine.
4. Clear the area of objects such as rocks, wire, toys, etc., which could be
thrown by the blade. Stay behind the handle when the engine (motor) is
running.
5. Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operating. Stop machine if
anyone enters the area.
6. Do not operate machine barefooted or while wearing sandals. Always wear
suitable footwear.
7. Do not pull machine backwards unless absolutely necessary. Always look
down and behind before and while moving backwards.
8. Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoid discharging material
against a wall or obstruction. Material may ricochet back toward the operator.
Stop the blade when crossing gravel surfaces.
9. Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher, discharge guard,
rear guard, or other safety protective devices in place and working.
10. Never leave a running machine unattended.
11. Stop the engine (motor) and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop
before cleaning the machine, removing grass catcher, or unclogging the
discharge guard.
12. Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial light.
13. Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
14. Never operate mower in wet grass. Always be sure of your footing; walk;
never run.
15. Disengage the drive system, if so equipped, before starting the engine
(motor).
16. If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine (motor)
and check for the cause immediately. Vibration is generally a warning of
trouble.
17. Always wear eye protection when operating machine.
18. See manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation and installation of
accessories. Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR WALK-BEHIND MOWERS
I. GENERAL OPERATION
