SAFETY INFORMATION
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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:
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Step back from the mower in order to fully extend your arms.
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Be sure that you are well balanced.
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Pull the mower back slowly.
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Use the Right Tool for the job - Do not use the mower for any job except that for which it is intend-
ed. Do not force the mower.
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Do not operate the mower while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Stay Alert: Do not operate the mower when you are tired. Pay attention to what you are doing. Use
common sense.
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Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with the blade can
amputate hands and feet.
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Do not attempt to adjust the wheels or the cutting height while the motor is running.
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Avoid dangerous environments. Do not operate the mower in the rain or in wet or damp locations.
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Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light. Do not rush a mowing job.
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Stop the blade when crossing gravel driveways, walkways, or roads.
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If the mower starts to vibrate excessively, stop the motor and check for the cause immediately.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
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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.
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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.
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Don't force the lawn mower. It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the
rate for which it was designed.
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Store Idle Lawn Mower Indoors – When not in use, appliances should be stored indoors in dry,
and high or locked-up place – out of reach of children.
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Maintain your lawn mower. Keep cutting edges sharp and clean to ensure the best performance
and safe operation. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect lawn
mower cord periodically and if damaged, have it repaired by an authorized service facility.
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If lawn mower strikes a foreign object, follow these steps:
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Stop lawn mower, release the bail lever.
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Remove the battery.
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Inspect for damage.
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Repair any damage before restarting and operating the lawn mower.
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Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to battery
pack, picking up or carrying the appliance. Carrying the appliance with your finger on the switch or
energizing appliance that have the switch on invites accidents.
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