Slope Operation; Personal Safety - Green Machine GMSM6200 Manual Del Operador

This product uses lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries marked with the Call2Recycle seal,
which can be recycled at any US or Canada participating retailer or battery recycling
facility in the Call2Recycle program. To locate a participating retailer or facility
closest to you, please call 877-273-2925 or visit www.call2recycle.org. If you are
unable to locate a participating retailer or facility nearby, please consult your local
waste authority for information regarding available recycling and/or disposal options.

1.3 Personal Safety

WARNING! This machine is capable of amputating body parts as well as throwing
objects at high speeds. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could
result in serious injury or death.
Please read all of the following before operating your machine.
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Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. Do not put hands or feet near or
under the machine.
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Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to operate this
machine.
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Always wear closed-toed shoes when operating your lawn mower.
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Avoid pulling the machine backward unless it is absolutely necessary.
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Never direct discharged grass clippings toward anyone. Avoid discharging clippings
against a wall or other obstruction.
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Stop the blade when crossing gravel surfaces.
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Do not operate the machine without the entire grass catcher, discharge guard, rear
guard, and other safety protective devices in place and working.
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Never leave a running machine unattended.
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Stop the motor and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before cleaning
the machine, removing the grass catcher, or unclogging the discharge guard.
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Do not operate the machine in low light. Only mow the lawn in daylight or strong
artificial lights.
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Disengage the drive system before starting.
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Stay aware of your machine's movements and behavior. If the machine should start to
vibrate or behave abnormally, stop the motor and check for the cause immediately.

1.4 Slope Operation

Moving the lawn on a hill or slope can be extremely dangerous and requires extra caution.
If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. Follow these general safety tips for proper
operation of a lawn mower on a slope or hill:
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Mow sideways across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise extreme
caution when changing direction on slopes.
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Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks. or other hidden objects. Tall grass can hide
obstacles, so you should always check thoroughly before cutting on a slope.
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Do not mow on wet grass or excessively steep slopes.
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Do not mow on or near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
1.5 Children
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children.
Children are often attracted to the machine and mowing activity in general. Never
assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
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Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible
adult other than the operator.
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Be alert and turn the mower off immediately if a child enters the mowing area.
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Never allow children to operate the machine.
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Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects
that may block your view of a child.
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