Safety Guidelines - Definitions; General Operation - Black+Decker MM2000 Manual De Instrucciones

SAfety GuIdeLINeS - defINItIoNS

it is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains
relates to protecting yOUR SAfeTy and pReVenTing pROblemS. The symbols
below are used to help you recognize this information.
dANGeR:
indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING:
could result in death or serious injury.
cAutIoN:
indicates a potentially haz ard ous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or mod er ate injury.
NotIce:
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
The following are explanations of
important safety hazard pictorials on
the mower.
1. User must read and
understand the instruction
manual.
2. To avoid the risk of serious
injury do not mow up and down
slopes. Always mow across
slopes.
3. To avoid the risk of injury to
bystanders keep all persons
and pets at a safe distance from
the mower while operating.
4. Rotating blades can cause
serious injury. Keep hands and
feet clear of mower deck and
discharge opening at all times.
Always be sure blade has stopped.
Wait for the blade to stop rotating
(approximately 3 seconds) after releasing
bail handle. Unplug mower before
removing or replacing grass catcher,
cleaning, servicing, transporting or lifting
the mower.
5. Objects struck by mower
blade can cause serious injury.
Stay behind the handle when
the motor is running. Always
ensure persons and pets are clear of
the discharge from the mower while
operating. Always inspect mowing area
before mowing and remove objects
that could be thrown by blade. Release
bail handle (switch lever) (2) to turn
mower off and wait for the blade to
stop rotating (approximately 3 seconds)
before crossing walk, roads, patio and
gravel drives.
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
WARNING: ImpoRtANt
SAfety WARNINGS ANd
INStRuctIoNS
WARNING:
elecTRic lAWn mOWeRS, bASic
SAfeTy pRecAUTiOnS ShOUld
AlWAyS be fOllOWed TO RedUce
The RiSK Of fiRe, elecTRic ShOcK,
And peRSOnAl injURy, inclUding
The fOllOWing:.
ReAd ALL INStRuctIoNS
to Reduce RISk of INjuRy:
• Before any use, be sure everyone
using this tool reads and understands
all safety instructions and other
information contained in this manual.
• Save these instructions and review
frequently prior to use and in instructing
others.
dANGeR: ImpoRtANt SAfe
pRActIceS foR WALk-
BeHINd moWeRS
This mower is capable of amputating
hands and feet and throwing objects.
failure to observe the following safety
instructions could result in serious injury
or death.

GeNeRAL opeRAtIoN

1. Read, understand, and follow all
instructions on the mower and in the
instruction manual before starting.
2. do not put hands or feet near or under
the mower. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times.
3. Only allow responsible adults, who are
familiar with the instructions, to operate
this mower.
4. clear the area where the mower is
2
When USing