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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
Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use
of the appliance.
Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the
appliance. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are nearby.
The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other
people or their property.
2) preparation
While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers.
Do not operate the appliance when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the appliance is to be used and remove all
stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects.
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.
On multi-bladed appliances, take care as rotating one blade can cause other
blades to rotate.
3) operation
Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
Avoid operating the appliance in wet grass, where feasible.
Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
Walk, never run.
For wheeled rotary mowers, mow across the face of slopes, never up and
down.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the appliance towards you.
Stop the blade(s) if the appliance has to be tilted for transportation when cross-
ing surfaces other than grass, and when transporting the appliance to and from
the area to be mowed.
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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