SAFETY INFORMATION
• Stop the motor and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing the grass
catcher or unclogging the chute. The cutting blade will continue to rotate for a few seconds
after the motor is shut off. Do not place any part of your body in the blade area until you are
sure that the blade has stopped rotating.
• Never operate mower without a proper trail shield, discharge cover, grass catcher, switch
control, or other safety device in place and in working order. Do not operate the mower with
damaged safety devices. Doing so can result in injury.
• Don't force lawn mower. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
• Store idle lawn mower indoors. When not in use, lawn mower should be stored in an indoor
dry and look-up place, out of reach of children.
• Maintain lawn mower. Keep cutting edges sharp and clean for best and safety performance.
• If lawn mower strikes a foreign objects follow these steps:
• Stop lawn mower, release the bail lever.
• Remove the battery.
• Inspect for damage.
• Repair any damage before restarting and operating the lawn mower.
• Do not charge lawn mower in rain or in wet location.
• Remove or disconnect battery before servicing, cleaning or removing material from lawn mower.
• Inspect lawn mover cord periodically and if damaged , have it repaired by an authorized service facility.
• Use identical replacement blades only
• 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.
• When using in direct sunshine, keep out of water and don't expose to rain.
• Store indoors, and do not expose to rain or water, avoid direct sunshine.
CHILD SAFETY
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not aware of the presence of children.
• Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult.
• Do not allow children under the age of 14 to operate this mower. Children who are 14 years
of age and older must read and understand the operating instructions and safety rules in this
manual, and must be trained and supervised by a parent.
• Stay alert, and turn the mower off if a child or any other person enters the mowing area.
• Look behind and down for small children before and while moving backwards.
• Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects
that may obscure your view of a child who may run into the path of the mower.
BATTERY & CHARGER
C A U T I O N
Use only approved replacement batteries, other batteries may cause injury or damage to the mower.
For use only with Briggs & Stratton batteries BSB2AH82 (2 amp-hour) or BSB4AH82 (4 amp-hour).
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