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THE FOLLOWING ARE EXPLANATIONS OF
IMPORTANT SAFETY HAZARD PICTORIALS
ON THE MOWER.
User must read and understand the
instruction manual.
To avoid the risk of serious injury do not
mow up and down slopes. Always mow
across slopes.
To avoid the risk of injury to bystanders keep
all persons and pets at a safe distance from
the mower while operating.
Rotating blades can cause serious injury.
Keep hands and feet clear of mower deck
and discharge opening at all times. Always
be sure blade has stopped. Wait for the blade
to stop rotating (approximately 3 seconds)
after releasing ON/OFF switches
3
. Unplug mower before
removing or replacing grass catcher, cleaning, servicing,
transporting or lifting the mower.
Objects struck by mower blade can cause
serious injury. Stay behind the handle when
the motor is running. Always ensure persons
and pets are clear of the discharge from the
mower while operating. Always inspect
mowing area before mowing and remove objects that
could be thrown by blade. Release ON/OFF switches
3
to
turn mower off and wait for the blade to stop rotating
(approximately 3 seconds) before crossing walk, roads, patio
and gravel drives.
WARNING:
Important Safety Warnings
and Instructions
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
To reduce risk of injury:
• Before any use, be sure everyone using this tool reads
and understands all safety instructions and other
information contained in this manual.
• Save these instructions and review frequently prior to
use and in instructing others.
DANGER: IMPORTANT SAFE PRACTICES
FOR WALK-BEHIND MOWERS
This mower is capable of amputating hands and feet and
throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety
instructions could result in serious injury or death.
GENERAL OPERATION
• Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the
mower and in the instruction manual before starting.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under the mower. Keep
clear of the discharge opening at all times.
• Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the
instructions, to operate this mower.
• Clear the area where the mower is to be used of objects
such as rocks, sticks, wire, toys, etc., which could be
thrown by the blade. Objects struck by the blade can
cause severe injury to persons. Stay behind the handle
when the motor is running.
• Be sure the area surrounding the mower is clear of
bystanders before operating. All bystanders and pets
should be kept at a safe distance. Stop the mower if
anyone enters the area surrounding the mower.
• Do not operate mower barefooted or while wearing
sandals. Always wear substantial footwear.
• Do not pull mower backward unless absolutely
necessary. Always look down and behind before and
while moving backward.
• Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoid
discharging material against a wall or obstruction.
Material may ricochet back toward the operator. Release
ON/OFF switches
3
to turn mower off and stop the
blade when crossing gravel surfaces.
• Do not operate mower without the entire grass catcher,
discharge guard, rear guard, or other safety protective
devices in place and working. Periodically check all
guards and safety protective devices to ensure they are
in good working order and will operate properly and
perform their intended function. Replace a damaged
latch, guard or other safety device before further use.
• Never leave a running mower unattended.
• Always release the ON/OFF switches
3
to stop the
motor and wait until the blade comes to a complete
stop and unplug the mower before cleaning the mower,
removing the grass catcher, un-clogging the discharge
guard, when leaving the mower, or before making any
adjustments, repairs or inspections.
• Operate mower only in daylight or good artificial light
when objects in the path of the blade are clearly visible
from the operating area of the mower.
• Do not operate mower while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs, or when you are tired or ill. Always stay
alert, watch what you are doing, and use
common sense.
• Avoid dangerous environments. Never operate mower
in damp or wet grass, never use mower in the rain.
Always be sure of your footing; walk; never run.
• Disengage the drive system, if so equipped, before
starting the motor.
• If the mower should start to vibrate abnormally, release
the ON/OFF switches
3
, wait for the blade to stop and
unplug mower, then check for the cause immediately.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
