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.
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
V
Volt
A
Amperes
Hz
Hertz
W
Watt
min
Minutes
/min
Per Minute
Alternating
Current
Direct Current
n o
No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load
Safety Alert
Eye Protection
WARNING ---
Wet Conditions
Read Opera-
tor's Manual
TIP
Explanation
Voltage
Current
Frequency (cycles per second)
Power
Time
Revolutions, strokes, surface
speed, orbits etc., per minute
Type of current
Type or a characteristic of cur-
rent
Precautions that involve your
safety.
Always wear eye protection
with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1 when
operating this equipment.
Do not expose the product to
rain or moist conditions.
To reduce the risk of injury,
user must read and understand
operator's manual before using
this product.
English
Symbol Name
Maintain Safe-
ty Devices
Look Behind
While Backing
DANGER ---
Keep Hands
and Feet Away
DANGER ---
Keep Bystand-
ers Away
DANGER ---
Thrown Debris
DANGER ---
Steep Slope
Hazard
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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-
SIGNAL
BOL
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
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Explanation
Do not open or remove safety
devices while the tool is run-
ning.
Look down and behind first to
avoid tripping when pulling
back.
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.
All visitors should be kept at a
distance from work area.
Remove objects that can be
thrown by the blade in any di-
rection. Wear safety glasses.
Use extra caution on slopes. do
not mow slopes greater than 15
degrees.
MEANING
Indicates an imminently haz-
ardous situation, which, if not
avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazard-
ous situation, which, if not
avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazard-
ous situation, which, if not
avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury.
(Without Safety Alert Sym-
bol) Indicates a situation that
may result in property dam-
age.
EN