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SAFETY INFORMATION
• Remove or disconnect battery before servicing, cleaning, or removing material from the lawn
mower.
• Use only approved replacement batteries and chargers. Non approved batteries and chargers
may cause damage to the mower or injure the operator. For use only with 40-volt Powerworks
battery P40BA400 and charger 29482.
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Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The cells may catch fire or explode. Check with local
codes for proper disposal instructions.
• Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage
to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
• Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery with conducting materials
such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.
• Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before
starting.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under the machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at
all times.
• Only allow responsible adults who are familiar with the instructions to operate this machine.
• Clear the area of objects such as rocks, wire, toys, etc., which could be thrown by the blade.
• Stay behind the handle when the engine (motor) is running.
• Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operating. Stop machine if anyone enters the
area.
• Do not operate machine barefooted or while wearing sandals. Always wear proper footwear.
• Do not pull machine 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. Stop the blade when crossing
gravel surfaces.
• Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher, discharge guard, rear guard, or
other safety protective devices in place and working.
• Never leave a running machine unattended
• Stop the motor and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing the grass
catcher or unclogging the chute.
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Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial light.
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Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs
• Never operate mower in wet grass. Always be sure of your footing; walk, never run.
• Disengage the drive system, if so equipped, before starting the motor
• If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the motor and check for the cause
immediately. Vibration is generally a sign of a malfunction in the equipment.
• Always wear eye protection when operating machine.
• See manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories. Only use
accessories approved by the manufacturer.
2. SLOPE OPERATION
• Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents, which can result in severe injury.
Operation on all slopes requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it.
• Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could cause the
operator to slip or fall. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
