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SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
Read and understand all
instructions before using this product. Failure
to follow all instructions listed below may result
in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal
injury.
• Carefully read all instructions on the mower
and in the manual before attempting to
assemble and operate the mower. Keep this
manual in a safe place for future reference,
and consult it regularly.
• Become familiar with all controls and their
proper operation. Know how to stop the
mower and how to disengage the power in
an emergency.
• In order to avoid contact with the blade or
injury caused by a thrown object, stay in
the operating zone behind the handles, and
keep children and bystanders at least 100’
(30 m) away from the mower while it is in
operation. Stop the motor immediately if
someone enters the mowing area.
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the
mower is to be used. Remove all stones,
sticks, wire, bones, toys, and other objects
that could be tripped over or thrown by the
blade. Thrown objects can cause serious
personal injury.
• Plan your mowing pattern in such a way as
to avoid discharging material toward roads,
sidewalks, bystanders, etc. Do not discharge
material against a wall or obstruction. Doing
so may cause the discharged material to
ricochet back toward the operator.
• Always wear proper eye protection that
complies with ANSI Z87.1 in order to protect
your eyes while operating or performing any
adjustment or repair. Thrown objects that
ricochet can cause serious eye injury.
• Always wear a face mask or a dust mask
when operating the mower in a dusty
environment.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry that can get caught in moving
parts. The wearing of protective gloves and
safety footwear is recommended.
• Many injuries occur as a result of the mower
being pulled over the operator’s foot during
a fall caused by slipping or tripping. Do not
operate this mower in bare feet, or while
wearing sandals or lightweight (e.g., canvas)
shoes. Do not hold on to the mower if you
are falling. Release the handle immediately.
• Never pull the mower back toward you while
you are walking. If you must back the mower
away from a wall or an obstruction, first look
down and behind in order to avoid tripping,
and then follow these steps:
• Step back from the mower in order to
fully extend your arms.
• Be sure that you are well balanced.
• Pull the mower back slowly.
• Do not use the mower for any job except
that for which it is intended. Do not force the
mower.
• Do not operate the mower while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Stay Alert: Do not operate the mower when
you are tired. Pay attention to what you are
doing. Use common sense.
• Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts
or under the cutting deck. Contact with the
blade can amputate hands and feet.
• Do not attempt to adjust the wheels or the
cutting height while the motor is running.
• Avoid dangerous environments. Do not
operate the mower in the rain or in wet or
damp grass.
• Mow only in daylight or in good artificial
light. Do not rush a mowing job.
• Stop the blade when crossing gravel
driveways, walkways, or roads.
• If the mower starts to vibrate excessively,
stop the motor and check for the cause
immediately. Vibration is generally a
warning of trouble.
• Stop the motor and wait until the blade
comes to a complete stop before removing
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
SAFETY INFORMATION
ON THE UNIT
Not
for
Reproduction
