obstacles. Remove all obstacles such as rocks and tree
limbs.
• Make sure that your footing is stable. If you are out of
balance, release the switch immediately.
Do not:
• Mow excessively steep slopes.
• Mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments; you could
lose your footing or balance.
• Mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.
• Mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could cause slipping.
WARNING
Do not mow on the slopes with incline more than 15°. If
you are not comfortable, do not mow on a slope.
TIP
In case of self-propelled mowers, please keep a low self-
propelled speed when you mow on a slope.
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SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT
Some of the following symbols may be used on this mower.
Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the
mower better and safer.
Symbol Name
Explanation
V
Volt
Voltage
A
Amperes
Current
Hz
Hertz
Frequency (cycles per second)
W
Watt
Power
min
Minutes
Time
/min
Per Minute
Revolutions, strokes, surface
speed, orbits etc., per minute
Alternating
Current
Type of current
Direct Current Type or a characteristic of cur-
rent
no
No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load
Safety Alert
Precautions that involve your
safety.
Eye Protection
Always wear eye protection
with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1 when
operating this equipment.
WARNING ---
Wet Conditions
Do not expose the product to
rain or moist conditions.
Symbol Name
Explanation
Read Opera-
tor’s Manual
To reduce the risk of injury,
user must read and understand
operator’s manual before using
this product.
Maintain Safe-
ty Devices
Do not open or remove safety
devices while the tool is run-
ning.
Look Behind
While Backing
Look down and behind first to
avoid tripping when pulling
back.
DANGER ---
Keep Hands
and Feet Away
To reduce the risk of injury,
keep hands and feet away from
rotating parts. Do not operate
unless discharge cover or grass
bag is in its proper place. If
damaged, replace immediately.
DANGER ---
Keep Bystand-
ers Away
All visitors should be kept at a
distance from work area.
DANGER ---
Thrown Debris
Remove objects that can be
thrown by the blade in any di-
rection. Wear safety glasses.
DANGER ---
Steep Slope
Hazard
Use extra caution on slopes. do
not mow slopes greater than 15
degrees.
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RISK LEVELS
The following signal words and meanings are intended to
explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYM-
BOL
SIGNAL
MEANING
DANGER
Indicates an imminently haz-
ardous situation, which, if not
avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazard-
ous situation, which, if not
avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazard-
ous situation, which, if not
avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury.
CAUTION
(Without Safety Alert Sym-
bol) Indicates a situation that
may result in property dam-
age.
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