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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.
Don't force lawn mower. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
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designed.
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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.
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Maintain lawn mower. Keep cutting edges sharp and clean to ensure the best
performance and safety.
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If lawn mower strikes a foreign objects follow these steps:
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Stop lawn mower, release the switch.
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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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Do not charge lawn mower in the rain or in a wet location.
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Remove or disconnect battery before servicing, cleaning or removing material from
lawn mower.
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Inspect lawn mower cord periodically and if damaged, have it repaired by an
authorized service facility.
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Use identical replacement blades only.
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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.
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Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible
adult.
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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.
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Stay alert, and turn the mower off if a child or any other person enters the mowing
area.
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Look behind and down for small children before and while moving backwards.
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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.
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