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WARNING: Basic safety precautions should always be
followed when using electric lawn mowers, in order to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.
WARNING: Use of this mower must be restricted to
individuals who have read and understood and will follow
the warnings and instructions that are printed in this
manual and on the mower.
GeNeRAL SAFeTY RULeS
WARNING:
When using electric lawn mowers, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following:
ReAD ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAReFULLY
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Carefully read all instructions on the mower and in the manual before attempting to
assemble and operate the mower. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference,
and consult it regularly.
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Become familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the mower
and how to disengage the power in an emergency.
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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.
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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 or property damage.
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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.
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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.
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Always wear a face mask or a dust mask when operating the mower in a dusty
environment.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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