Yardworks CLM48CU, Instruction Manual

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Safety Instructions
9. Maintain or replace safety and instruction
labels, as necessary.
Safe Operation Practices for Walk-
Behind Mowers
1. Safety Instructions
1.1 Training
a) Read the operating and service
instruction manual carefully. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and
the proper use of the equipment.
b) Never allow children to operate a power
mower.
c) Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons, particularly small children, and
pets.
d) Do not use a mower for any job except
that for which it is intended.
1.2 Preparation
a) Thoroughly inspect the area where the
equipment is to be used and remove all
stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other
foreign objects.
b) Do not operate the equipment when
barefoot or wearing sandals. Always
wear proper footwear.
c) Disengage the self-propelled mechanism
or drive clutch on units so equipped
before starting the motor.
d) Never attempt to make a wheel height
adjustment while the motor is running.
e) Mow only in daylight or in good artificial
light.
f) Never operate the equipment on wet
grass. Always be sure of your footing.
Keep a firm hold on the handle and walk,
never run.
1.3 Operation
a) Do not put hands or feet near or
under rotating parts. Keep clear of the
discharge opening at all times.
b) Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel
drives, walks, or roads.
c) After striking a foreign object, stop the
motor, unplug, thoroughly inspect the
mower for any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and operating
the mower.
d) If the equipment should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the motor and check
immediately for the cause. Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble.
e) Stop the motor whenever you leave the
equipment, before cleaning the mower
housing, and before making any repairs
or inspections.
f) Shut the motor off and wait until the
blade comes to a complete stop before
removing the grass catcher or before
unclogging the chute.
g) Mow across the face of slopes, never
up and down. Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction on slopes. Do
not mow excessively steep slopes.
h) Never operate the mower without proper
guards, plates, or other safety protective
devices in place.
i) Do not wash with a hose; avoid
getting water in motor and electrical
connections.
1.4 Maintenance
a) Check the blade and the motor mounting
bolts at frequent intervals for proper
tightness.
b) Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to
be sure the equipment is in safe working
condition.
c) Check bag frequently for deterioration
and wear, and replace worn bags. Check
that replacement bags comply with the
original manufacturer’s recommendations
or specifications.
d) Replace the blade if it is bent or cracked.
An unbalanced blade causes vibration
that could damage the motor drive unit or
cause personal injury.
e) Sharpen a dull blade equally at each end
to maintain the balance.
f) Clean the blade thoroughly and check
its balance by supporting it horizontally