iMPORTANT
SAFETY iNFORMATiON
WARNING:
READ ALL iNSTRUCTiONS
BEFORE OPERATING MOWER.
SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING
When using electric
gardening
appliances,
basic safety precau-
tions should always be followed
to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock,
and personal
injury, in-
cluding the following:
TO REDUCE THE RiSK OF
iNJURY:
* Before any use, be sure everyone
using
this tool reads and understands
all safety
instructions
and other information
con-
tained in this manual.
* Save
these
instructions
and
review
frequently
prior to use.
BEFORE
OPERATING
MOWER
Read the manual
before operating
this mower.
Be thoroughly
familiar
with the controls
and
the proper
use of your mower.
1.
Avoid
Dangerous
Environments
* Do not operate mower in rain or in damp
or wet locations.
* Do not
operate
mower
in gaseous
explosive
atmospheres.
Motors
nor-
really spark and the sparks might ignite
fumes.
* Do not operate
mower
while under the
influence
of alcohol,
medications,
or
drugs.
* Do not operate
mower
when
you are
tired or ill.
* Do not operate
mower
if it is damaged
or not securely
and tully assembled.
2.
Keep guards and shields in place and keep
them in working
order.
3.
Keep children
out of the mowing
area and
under watchful
care of a responsible
adult
other than the operator.
4.
Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters
the area.
5.
Only well instructed
adults should operate
mower.
Never
allow children
to operate
mower.
6.
Use extra
care when
approaching
blind
corners,
shrubs, trees or other objects that
may block your view of a child.
7.
Do not use mower
for any job except that
tk_r which it is intended.
8.
Dress properly
when operating
mower.
* Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry
that can get caught
in moving
parts of
the mower.
* Wear
long
pants
when
operating
mower.
* Always
wear
rubber
gloves
and sub-
stantial
rubber
soled
footwear
when
working
outside.
* Do not operate
mower
when
barefoot
or wearing
open sandals.
* Always
wear
a face or dust mask
if
operation
is dusty.
9.
Always
wear
eye protection
that meets
or exceeds
the
requirements
of ANSI
Z87.1
(regular
eyeglasses
are not safety
glasses).
10.
Guard
against
electric
shock.
Repair
or
replace
damaged
cords immediately.
11.
Thoroughly
inspect
the area where
the
mower is to be used and remove
all stones,
sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign
ob-
jects that could
be thrown
by the blade.
12.
Mow only in daylight
or in good artificial
light.
13.
Never operate mower
in wet grass. Always
be sure of your footing;
keep a firm hold
on the handle
and walk; never run.
14.
The use of any accessory
or attachment
not recommended
for use with this mower
could be hazardous
and might increase risk
of injury.
15.
Before
using,
always
visually
inspect
to
see that the blade,
blade
fasteners,
and
cutter
assembly
are not worn
or dam-
aged.
Replace
worn or damaged
blades
and fasteners
in sets to preserve
balance.
Inspect
the mower
cord
- ensure
it is in
good condition.
Cord insulation
must be
intact with no cracks or deterioration.
WARNING
This product contains
chemi-
cals, including lead, known to the
State of California
to cause
cancer or birth defects, or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling.
A WARNING
Some dust created by this prod=
uct contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive
harm. Some ex-
amples of these chemicals are:
• compounds in fertilizers
• compounds in insecticides,
herbicides, and pesticides
• arsenicand chromium from
chemically treated lumber
To reduce
your
exposure
to
these chemicals, wear approved
safety equipment
such as dust
masks
that
are specially
de =
signed to filter out microscopic
particles.
WARNING
RiSK
OF CUT
= Keep
hands
and feet away from blades
at all
times. Do not attempt to remove
cut material or unclog chute when
blade is moving.
WHILE
OPERATING
MOWER
1.
Stay alert, and use commom
sense.Watch
what you are doing.
2.
Stay behind the handle when the motor is
running.
3.
Objects
struck by mower
blade can cause
severe injuries to persons.
The lawn should
always
be carefully
examined
and cleared
of all objects
prior to each mowing.
4.
Be aware of extension
cord while operating
mower. Be careful not to trip over extension
cord. Keep extension cord away from cutter
blades at all times.
5.
Avoid
unintentional
starting.
* Do not carry
plugged-in
mower
with
finger on switch.
* Be sure safety
key is removed
when
plugging
in mower.
* Be sure bail handle is not engaged
when
inserting
key.
6.
Do not overreach.
Keep proper
%oting
and balance
at all times
when
operating
mower.
7.
Disconnect
the mower
from
the power
supply and remove
key
* when not in use
* befere
making
adjustments
* befere
servicing
or cleaning
* befere
lifting or transporting
* befere
changing
accessories
or blade
8.
Do not %rce
mower.
It will do the job
better
and with
less likelihood
of a risk
of injury
at the rate for which
it was de-
signed.
9.
Do not abuse
power
cord.
Never
carry
mower
or battery
charger
by power
cord.
Never
yank
cord to disconnect
from
re-
ceptacle.
Keep power cord trom heat, oil,
and sharp edges.
10.
Before
starting
mower,
make sure blades
are not touching
anything.
ll.
Do not put hands
or feet near or under
rotating
parts. Keep clear of the discharge
opening
at all times.
12.
Never
direct discharged
material
toward
anyone.
Avoid
discharging
material
against
a wall or obstruction.
Material
may ricochet
back toward
the operator.
Stop the blade when crossing
gravel
sur-
faces.
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