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3. Before using, always visually inspect to
see that the blade, blade bolt and the blade
assembly are not worn or damaged. Replace
worn or damaged components in sets to
preserve balance. Replace damaged or
unreadable labels.
General Operation
1. Use the tool only with specifically designated
battery packs. Use of any other battery packs
may create a risk of injury and fire.
2. Operate the product only in daylight or in
good artificial light.
3. Do not expose tool and charger to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a tool or charger
will increase the risk of electric shock.
4. Avoid operating the product in wet grass.
5. Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
6. Walk, never run.
7. For wheeled rotary mowers, Mow across the
face of slopes, never up and down.
8. Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
9. Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
10. Use extreme caution when reversing or
pulling the product towards you.
11. Stop the blade(s) if the appliance has to
be tilted for transportation when crossing
surfaces other than grass, and when
transporting the product to and from the area
to be mowed.
12. Never operate the appliance with defective
guards or shields, or without safety devices,
for example deflectors and/or grass catchers,
in place.
13. Switch on the motor carefully according to
instructions and with feet well away from the
blade(s).
14. Do not tilt the product when switching on the
motor, except if the product has to be tilted
for starting. In this case, do not tilt it more
than absolutely necessary and lift only the
part, which is away from the operator. Always
ensure that both hands are in the operating
position before returning the appliance to the
ground.
15. Do not start the machine when standing in
front of the discharge opening.
16. Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times.
17. Do not transport the product while the cutting
blade is running.
18. Switch off and remove the key/battery pack
from the machine. Make sure that all moving
parts have come to a complete stop.
• whenever you leave the product,
• before clearing blockages or unclogging
chute,
• before checking, cleaning or working on the
product,
• after striking a foreign object. Inspect the
product for damage and make repairs before
restarting and operating the product;
19. If the product starts to vibrate abnormally
(check immediately)
• inspect for damage,
• replace or repair any damaged parts,
• check for and tighten any loose parts.
20. Use only with the battery packs and chargers
listed below:
Battery pack
Charger
YF60VRX4.0-BAT
YF60VRX4A-CHG
SPECIAL OPERATION SAFETY FOR THE
CHARGER
1. Recharge only with the charger specified
by the manufacturer. Do not use the original
charger on other li-ion batteries or on any
other type of battery—fire or explosion may
occur.
2. Check the battery charger, cable and plug
each time before using. Do not use the
battery charger when defects are detected.
Do not open the battery charger yourself and
have it repaired only by qualified personnel
using original spare parts.
3. The charger is designed to use standard
household 100~240 V, 50/60 Hz power
source. The charger’s plug must match the
outlet. Never modify the plug in any way.
Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will
reduce risk of electric shock.
4. Do not abuse the cord of charger. Never use
the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging
the charger. Keep cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or
entangled cords increase the risk of electric
shock.
5. Make sure the charger cord is located so
that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or
otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
6. Keep the battery charger clean.
Contamination may cause the danger of
electric shock.
7. Protect the battery charger from rain and
moisture. The penetration of water in a
