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SAFETY INFORMATION
CAUTION
Use only 40 V Kobalt approved replacement batteries, other batteries may cause injury or damage to
the 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.
Battery and charger
Battery safety rules
• Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in
operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards when not using your battery tool or when
changing accessories. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious
personal injury.
• Do not place battery tools or their batteries near fire or heat. This will reduce the risk of explosion
and possibly injury.
• Do not crush, drop or damage battery. Do not use a battery or charger that has been dropped or
received a sharp blow. A damaged battery is subject to explosion. Properly dispose of a dropped or
damaged battery immediately.
• Do not charge battery in a damp or wet location. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric
shock.
• For best results, your battery should be charged in a location where the temperature is more than
45°F but less than 104°F. To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, do not store outside or in
vehicles.
• Under extreme usage or temperature conditions, battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in
contact with your skin, wash immediately with soap and water. If liquid gets into your eyes, flush
them with clean water for at least 10 minutes, then seek immediate medical attention. Following
this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
• When battery is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like: paper clips, coins, keys,
nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to
another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause sparks, burns, or a fire.
• Always remove battery from your tool when you are assembling parts, making adjustments,
cleaning, or when not in use. Removing battery will prevent accidental starting that could cause
serious personal injury.
• Always remove battery before storing the device. When battery becomes fully charged, unplug the
charger from the power supply and remove the battery from the charger.
