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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 and unplug
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 ensure the equipment is in
a safe working condition.
c) Check collection bag frequently
for deterioration and wear,
and replace worn bags. Check
that replacement collection
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) Clear the blade thoroughly and
check its balance by supporting it
horizontally on a thin nail through
its centre hole. The nail should also
be in a horizontal position. If either
end of the blade rotates downward,
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