SAFETY INFORMATION
Lawn mower use and care
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Use the lawn mower and accessories in accordance with these instructions, taking into
account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the lawn mower for
operations different from those intended may result in a hazardous situation.
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Before using the lawn mower, always visually inspect to see that the blade(s) and the
blade(s) assembly are properly secured and not worn or damaged. Loose, worn, or
damaged parts may increase the risk of injury.
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Keep guards and other safety devices in place, properly mounted, and in working order. A
guard or other safety device that is loose, damaged, or is not functioning correctly may result in
personal injury.
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Keep all cooling air inlets clear of debris. Blocked air inlets and debris may result in
overheating or risk of fire.
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Do not use the lawn mower if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any lawn mower that
cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
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Do not operate the lawn mower in wet grass. Walk, never run. This reduces the risk of
slipping and falling which may result in personal injury.
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Do not operate the lawn mower on excessively steep slopes. This reduces the risk of loss of
control, slipping and falling which may result in personal injury.
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Do not force the lawn mower. Use the correct lawn mower for your application. The correct
lawn mower will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
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Be aware of the mower and attachment discharge direction and do not point the mower
discharge at anyone. Thrown objects can cause personal injury.
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Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the lawn mower towards you. Always be
aware of your surroundings.This reduces the risk of tripping during operation.
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When working on slopes, always be sure of your footing, always work across the face of
slopes, never up or down and exercise extreme caution when changing direction. This
reduces the risk of loss of control, slipping and falling which may result in personal injury.
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Operate the disabling device and/or remove all battery packs, if removable, from the lawn
mower before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the lawn mower.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the lawn mower accidentally.
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Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery
handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the lawn mower in
unexpected situations.
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Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or deterioration. A worn or damaged grass
catcher may increase the risk of personal injury.
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Before removing the grass catcher, turn off the motor and wait until the blade(s) comes
to a complete stop. The cutting blade(s) continues to rotate after the blade control is released.
Never place any part of the body in the blade(s) area until you are certain the motor is off and
the blade(s) has stopped rotating. Contact with the moving cutting blade(s) may result in serious
personal injury.
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Before unclogging the chute, turn off the motor, wait until the blade(s) comes to a
complete stop, operate the disabling device and/or remove all batteries, if removable. The
cutting blade(s) continues to rotate after the blade control is released. Never place any part of
the body in the blade(s) area until you are certain the motor is off and the blade(s) has stopped
rotating. Contact with the moving cutting blade(s) may result in serious personal injury.
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Before cleaning or inspecting the lawn mower, turn off the motor, wait until the blade(s)
comes to a complete stop, operate the disabling device and/or remove all batteries, if
removable. Accidental contact with the moving blade and moving parts may result in personal
injury.
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Maintain the lawn mower and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the lawn mower's operation. If
damaged, have the lawn mower repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
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