Important Safety Instructions - EarthWise 65821 Manual Del Operador

WARNING:
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS
Failure to follow all instructions listed below and on the machine
may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
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This lawn mower is capable of amputating hands and feet
and throwing objects. Failure to observe all safety instructions
could result in serious injury or death.
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Avoid Dangerous Environment - Do not use the lawn mower
in damp or wet conditions or operate in the rain.
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Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the
instructions, to operate this machine.
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Keep the area clear of all bystanders, children, and pets while
mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
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Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of children. Children are often attracted to the
machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children
will remain where you last saw them.
 Keep children out of the mowing area and under the
watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator.
 Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area.
 Never allow children to operate the lawn mower.
 Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may block your view of a child.
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Dress properly - Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They
can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves and
footwear is recommended when working outdoors.
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Don't over reach - Keep firm footing and balance. Do not
overreach. Over-reaching can result in loss of balance.
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Do not operate the equipment with barefoot or when wearing
sandals or similar lightweight footwear. Wear protective
footwear that will protect your feet and improve your footing
on slippery surfaces.
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Do not leave the mower unattended while running.
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Keep hands and feet away from cutting area. Keep clear of
the discharge opening at all times.
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Operate the lawn mower only in daylight or good artificial
light.
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Use safety glasses - Always wear safety glasses with side
shields. Everyday glasses have only impact resistant lenses.
They are NOT safety glasses. Following this rule will reduce
the risk of eye injury. Use face mask if environment is dusty.
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Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked to comply
with ANSI Z87.1 standard when operating this product.
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Use the right appliance - Do not use the lawn mower for any
job except that for which it is intended.
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Do not force the lawn mower - It will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
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Stay alert - Watch what you are doing, and use common
sense when operating the lawn mower. Do not operate the
mower while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
medication. A moment of inattention while operating the lawn
mower may result in serious personal injury.
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Maintain lawn mower with care
working condition. Keep blades sharp and guards in place
and in working order.
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Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent intervals for
proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working
condition.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

- Keep machine in good
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Stop the motor, remove the switch key and wait until the blade
comes to a complete stop before cleaning the lawn mower,
removing the grass catcher, or unclogging the discharge opening.
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When not in use, mower should be stored indoors in a dry, locked
up place—out of reach of children.
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Always use safety protective devices. Do not operate the mower
without the entire grass catcher discharge guard, rear guard, or
other safety protective devices in place and working.
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Follow manufacturer's instructions for proper operation and
installation of accessories. Only use accessories approved by the
manufacturer.
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Do not mow on wet grass or excessively steep slopes. Poor
footing could cause a slip and fall accident. Walk, never run.
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Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or
other objects that may block your view.
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Clear the work area before each use. Remove all objects such as
rocks, sticks, wire, bones, toys, or other objects which can be
thrown by the blade. Stay behind the handle when the motor is
running.
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Avoid holes, ruts, bumps, rocks or other hidden objects. Uneven
terrain could cause a slip and fall accident.
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Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
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Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down. Exercise
extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
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Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material towards
roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also, avoid discharging
material against a wall or obstruction, which may cause the
material to ricochet back toward the operator.
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Do not pull the mower backward unless absolutely necessary if
you must back the mower away from a wall or obstruction first look
down and behind to avoid tripping.
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Never direct discharged material toward anyone, Avoid
discharging material towards a wall or obstruction, Material may
ricochet back toward the operator. Stop the blade when crossing
gravel surfaces.
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Objects struck by the lawn mower blade can cause severe
injuries to persons. The lawn should always be carefully examined
and cleared of all objects prior to each mowing.
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If the lawn mower strikes a foreign object, follow these steps:
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Stop the lawn mower and release the switch control bail
wire,
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Remove the switch key
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Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage
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Repair any damage before restarting and continuing to
operate the mower.
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Stop the motor, remove the switch key, and wait until the blade
comes to a complete stop before unclogging the chute, The cutting
blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the motor is shut
off. Never place any part of the body in the blade area until you are
sure the blade has stopped rotating,
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If the mower should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the motor and
check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning
of trouble.
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Service on the product must be performed by qualified repair
personnel only. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified
personnel could result in injury to the user or damage to the
product.
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Use only identical replacement parts when servicing the product.
Use of unauthorized parts may create a risk of serious injury to
the user or damage to the product.
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Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The cell may explode.
Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.
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