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4. HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION
4.1 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Common sense and a respect for the tool will help reduce the risk of injury.
WARNING!: Read the instruction manual fully. Do not attempt any operation until you have
read and understood this manual. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in
serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
WARNING!: Blades are extremely sharp! to avoid injury, be very careful not to touch the blades.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Never place hands, fingers or feet inside the mower. The mower is not motor-powered,
but when the wheels turn, the blades spin and will cut.
2. Never mow when grass is wet enough to be slippery.
3. Always wear protective footwear. Do not use mower while barefoot or wearing sandals.
4. Walk behind, never run, whilst using the mower. Always make sure of footing when using
the mower.
5. Keep the lawn mower away from small children, pets and other small wildlife.
6. Never hit trees, fences etc. This can cause injuries or damage the mower.
7. Make sure mower is in safe operating condition. Do not attempt to operate the mower if it is
damaged.
8. Keep the mower out of the reach of children and animals.
9. Keep hair, clothing, fingers and all parts of the body clear of moving parts.
10. Dress properly! Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery which can be caught by moving parts.
Use of non-slip footwear is recommended.
11. To reduce the risk of injury, do not use any other accessories or attachments with this product
other than those described in this manual.
12. This mower is designed for use on residential lawns. It is not designed for commercial use or
for use in public facilities, parks, sporting grounds, roads, or in agriculture or forestry areas.
13. This mower is for cutting lawns only. Any other application is considered mis-use.
WARNING!: The warnings, cautions and instructions in this manual cannot cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur.
