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SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS
It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains relates to
protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you recognize
this information.
DANGER:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially haz ard ous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
mod er ate injury.
NOTICE:
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
The following are explanations of important
safety hazard pictorials on the mower.
1. User must read and understand the
instruction manual.
2. To avoid the risk of serious injury
do not mow up and down slopes.
Always mow across slopes.
3. To avoid the risk of injury to
bystanders keep all persons and pets
at a safe distance from the mower
while operating.
4. 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 (wait for the
blade to stop rotating (approximately 3
seconds) after releasing bail handle and
removing the safety key) before removing
and replacing grass catcher, cleaning,
servicing, transporting or lifting the mower.
5. 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.
WARNING: IMPORTANT SAFETY
WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
WHEN USING ELECTRIC
LAWN MOWERS, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, AND PERSONAL
INJURY, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY:
• Before any use, be sure everyone using this tool
reads and understands all safety instructions and
other information contained in this manual.
• Save these instructions and review frequently prior to
use and in instructing others.
DANGER: IMPORTANT SAFE
PRACTICES FOR WALK-
BEHIND MOWERS
This mower is capable of amputating hands and feet
and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following
safety instructions could result in serious injury
or death.
GENERAL OPERATION
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions
on the mower and in the instruction manual
before starting.
2. Do not put hands or feet near or under the
mower. Keep clear of the discharge opening at
all times.
3. Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar
with the instructions, to operate this mower.
4. Clear the area where the mower is to be used
of objects such as rocks, sticks, wire, toys, bones,
etc., which could be thrown by the blade.
Objects struck by the blade can cause severe
injury to persons. Stay behind the handle when
the motor is running.
5. Be sure the area surrounding the mower is clear of
bystanders before operating. All bystanders and pets
should be kept at a safe distance. Stop the mower if
anyone enters the area surrounding the mower.
6. Do not operate mower barefooted or
while wearing sandals. Always wear
substantial footwear.
7. Do not pull mower backward unless absolutely
necessary. Always look down and behind before
and while moving backward.
8. Never direct discharged material toward
anyone. Avoid discharging material against a
wall or obstruction. Material may ricochet back
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