SAFE OPERATION
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3. In order to avoid contact with the blade or injury caused by a thrown object, stay in the
operating zone behind the handles, and keep children and bystanders at least 100' (30 m) away
from the mower while it is in operation. Stop the motor immediately if someone enters the mowing
area.
4. Thoroughly inspect the area where the mower is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire,
bones, toys, and other objects that could be tripped over or thrown by the blade. Thrown objects
can cause serious personal injury.
5. Plan your mowing pattern in such a way as to avoid discharging material toward roads,
sidewalks, bystanders, etc. Do not discharge material against a wall or obstruction. Doing so may
cause the discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator.
6. Always wear proper eye protection in order to protect your eyes while operating or performing
any adjustment or repair. Thrown objects that ricochet can cause serious eye injury.
7. Always wear a face mask or a dust mask when operating the mower in a dusty environment.
8. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery that can get caught in moving parts. The
wearing of protective gloves and safety footwear is recommended.
9. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuit(s) or
outlet(s) that will be used to charge the lawn mower battery. Outlets with built-in GFCI protection
are available, and may be used as an added safety measure.
10. Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled over the operator's foot during a fall
caused by slipping or tripping. Do not operate this mower in bare feet, or while wearing sandals or
lightweight (e.g.: canvas) shoes. Do not hold on to the mower if you are falling. Release the
handle immediately.
11. Never pull the mower back toward you while you are walking. If you must back the mower
away from a wall or an obstruction, first look down and behind in order to avoid tripping, and then
follow these steps:
• Step back from the mower in order to fully extend your arms.
• Be sure that you are well balanced.
• Pull the mower back slowly.
12. Do not use the mower for any job except that for which it is intended. Do not force the mower.
13. Do not operate the mower while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
14. Stay Alert: Do not operate the mower when you are tired. Pay attention to what you are doing.
Use common sense.
15. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with the blade
can amputate hands and feet.
16. Do not attempt to adjust the wheels or the cutting height while the motor is running.
17. Avoid dangerous environments. Do not operate the mower in the rain or in wet or damp grass.
18. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light. Do not rush a mowing job.
19. Stop the blade when crossing gravel driveways, walkways, or roads.
20. If the mower starts to vibrate excessively, stop the motor and check for the cause immediately.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
21. Stop the motor and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing the grass
catcher or unclogging the chute. The cutting blade will continue to rotate for a few seconds after
the motor is shut off. Do not place any part of your body in the blade area until you are sure that
the blade has stopped rotating.
22. Never operate mower without a proper trail shield, discharge cover, grass catcher, switch
control, or other safety device in place and in working order. Do not operate the mower with
damaged safety devices. Doing so can result in injury.
