Children Specific
1 . Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to
the presence of children. Children are often attracted to
the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that
children will remain where you last saw them.
2 . Keep children out of the operating area and under
the watchful care of a responsible adult other than
the operator.
3 . Be alert and turn mower off if child enters the area.
Slope Specific
1 . Slopes are a major factor related to accidents. Operation on
slopes requires extra caution. Only mow slopes that are 15°
or less using the Slope Gauge in Fig. Q. Do not mow slope if
uncomfortable doing so.
2 . Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down.
Use caution while operating near dropoffs, ditches,
or embankments.
3 . Avoid mowing wet grass. (Poor footing could cause a slip
and fall accident.)
4 . Do not operate machine under any condition where
traction, steering, or stability is in question. Mower could
slide even if the wheels are stopped.
5 . Avoid starting and stopping on slopes. Avoid making
sudden changes in speed or direction. Make turns slowly
and gradually.
6 . Use extra care while operating machine with a grass
catcher or other attachment(s). They can affect the stability
of the machine.
Service
1 . Keep machine in good working order. Replace worn or
damaged parts.
2 . Use caution when servicing blades. Wrap the blade(s) or
wear gloves. Replace damaged blades. Do not repair or
alter blade(s). Keep all nuts and bolts tight.
3 . Keep mower free of grass, leaves, or other debris build‑up.
4 . Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary.
The following are explanations of important safety
hazard pictorials on the mower.
User must read and understand the
instruction manual.
To avoid the risk of serious injury do not mow
slopes at an angle of more than 15 °/25%.
To avoid the risk of injury to bystanders keep
all persons and pets at a safe distance from the
mower while operating.
Always look down and behind before and
while moving backward.
Do not operate machine without the side flap
or side discharge chute in place.
Do not operate machine without the side flap
or side discharge chute in place.
Do not operate the machine without the rear
flap in place.
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. Release bail handle
to turn mower off and wait for the blade
to stop rotating (approximately 3 seconds)
and remove the safety key and battey packs
before removing and replacing grass catcher,
cleaning, servicing, transporting or lifting
the mower.
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 to
turn mower off and wait for the blade to stop
rotating (approximately 3 seconds) before
crossing walk, roads, patio and gravel drives.
Additional Safety Information
WARNING: Never modify the power tool or any part of
it. Damage or personal injury could result.
WARNING: ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday
eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or
dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. Wear hearing
protection if cutting operation is noisy. ALWAYS WEAR
CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
•
ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
•
ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
•
NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.
WARNING: Some dust created by this product
contains chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
•
compounds in fertilizers
•
compounds in insecticides, herbicides
and pesticides
•
arsenic and chromium from chemically
treated lumber
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved
safety equipment such as dust masks that are specially designed
to filter out microscopic particles.
The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The
symbols and their definitions are as follows:
BPM .................... beats per minute
V ......................... volts
min ..................... minutes
English
j
or DC ............ direct current
.../min .............. per minute
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