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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR LAWN MOWERS
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WARNING!
If not used properly this lawn mower can be dangerous! This
lawn mower can cause serious injury to the operator and others, the warnings
and safety instructions must be followed to ensure reasonable safety and
efficiency in using this lawn mower. The operator is responsible for following
the warning and safety and instructions in this manual and on the lawn mower.
Never use the mower unless the catcher or guards provided by the
manufacturer are in the correct position.
1) Training
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Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of
the appliance.
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Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the
appliance. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
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Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are nearby.
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The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other
people or their property.
2) Preparation
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While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers.
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Do not operate the appliance when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
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Thoroughly inspect the area where the appliance is to be used and remove all
stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects.
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Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blades, blade bolts and cutter
assembly are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in
sets to preserve balance.
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On multi-bladed appliances, take care as rotating one blade can cause other
blades to rotate.
3) Operation
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Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
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Avoid operating the appliance in wet grass, where feasible.
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Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
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Walk, never run.
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For wheeled rotary mowers, mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.
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Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
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Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
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Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the appliance towards you.
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Stop the blade(s) if the appliance has to be tilted for transportation when crossing
surfaces other than grass, and when transporting the appliance to and from the
area to be mowed.
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Never operate the appliance with defective guards or shields, or without safety
devices, for example deflectors and/or grass catchers, in place.
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