Power smart PS76821 Manual De Instrucciones página 5

• Always wear proper eye protection that complies with ANSI Z87.1 in order to protect your
eyes while operating or performing any adjustment or repair. Thrown objects that ricochet can
cause serious eye injury.
• Always wear a face mask or a dust mask when operating the mower in a dusty environment.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can get caught in moving parts. The
wearing of protective gloves and safety footwear is recommended.
• Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled over the operator's foot during a
fall caused by slipping or tripping. Do not operate this mower in bare feet, or while wearing
sandals or lightweight (e.g., canvas) shoes. Do not hold on to the mower if you are falling.
Release the handle immediately.
• 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:
• Step back from the mower in order to fully extend your arms.
• Be sure that you are well balanced.
• Pull the mower back slowly.
• Do not use the mower for any job except that for which it is intended. Do not force the mower.
• Do not operate the mower while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Stay Alert: Do not operate the mower when you are tired. Pay attention to what you are doing.
Use common sense.
• Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with the blade
can amputate hands and feet.
• Do not attempt to adjust the wheels or the cutting height while the motor is running.
• Avoid dangerous environments. Do not operate the mower in the rain or in wet or damp grass.
• Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light. Do not rush a mowing job.
• Stop the blade when crossing gravel driveways, walkways, or roads.
• If the mower starts to vibrate excessively, stop the motor , remove the battery and check for
the cause immediately. Vibration is generally a sign that the mower is not working properly or
needs repair.
• 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 to ensure the best performance
and safety.
• If lawn mower strikes a foreign objects follow these steps:
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