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Keep Children Away – All visitors should be kept a safe
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distance from work area.
Dress Properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
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They can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves
and footwear is recommended when working outdoors.
Use Safety Glasses – Always use face or dust mask if
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operation is dusty.
Use Right Appliance – Do not use lawn mower for any
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job except that for which it is intended.
Check for damaged parts. Before further use of the
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mower, a guard or other part that is damaged should be
carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other conditions that may affect their
operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should
be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service
center unless otherwise indicated elsewhere in this manual.
Repairs and service. Repairs, maintenance and
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any adjustments not specified in this manual should
be performed by authorized service centers or other
qualified service organizations, always using identical
replacement parts.
Don't Force Lawn Mower – It will do the job better and
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safer at the rate for which it was designed.
Don't Overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at
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all times.
Stay Alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common
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sense. Do not operate lawn mower when you are tired.
Disconnect Lawn Mower – Remove the safety key and
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battery packs from the mower when not in use, before
servicing, when changing accessories such as blades, and
the like.
Store Idle Lawn Mower Indoors – When not in use, lawn
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mower should be stored in an indoor dry and locked‑up
place – out of reach of children. Remove safety key and
battery packs.
Maintain Lawn Mower With Care – Keep cutting edges
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sharp and clean for best and safest performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
Keep guards in place and in working order.
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Keep blades sharp.
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Keep hands and feet away from cutting area.
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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.
If lawn mower strikes a foreign object, follow
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these steps:
1. Stop lawn mower. Release the bail handle.
2. Remove battery packs and safety key.
3. Inspect for damage.
4. Repair any damage before restarting and operating
the lawn mower.
Use identical replacement blades only.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
8
Important
Safe Practices for
Pedestrian‑Controlled Mowers
This machine 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 Information
1 . Read, understand, and follow instructions and warnings in
this manual and on the machine, engine and attachments.
2 . Only allow operators, who are responsible, trained, familiar
with the instructions, and physically capable to operate
the machine.
3 . Do not operate the machine while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
Preparation Before Operating
1 . Clear the operating area of any objects which could be
thrown by or interfere with operation of the machine.
2 . Keep the area of operation clear of all bystanders,
particularly small children and pets. Stop the machine and
attachment(s) if anyone enters the area.
3 . Do not operate the machine without the entire grass
catcher, discharge chute, or other safety devices in place
and functioning properly. Check frequently for signs of wear
or deterioration and replace as needed.
4 . Wear appropriate personal protective equipment such as
safety glasses, hearing protection, respiratory protection
and footwear.
Operating
1 . Only operate the machine in daylight or good
artificial light.
2 . Avoid holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden hazards.
Uneven terrain could overturn the machine, or cause
operator's loss of balance or footing. Tall grass can hide
obstacles. Stay behind handle.
3 . Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the
machine. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
4 . Do not direct discharge material toward anyone. Avoid
discharging material against a wall or obstruction. Material
may ricochet back toward the operator. Stop the blade(s)
when crossing gravel surfaces.
5 . Do not pull mower backward unless absolutely
necessary. Always look down and behind before and
while moving backward.
6 . Always release the bail handle to stop the motor and wait until
the blade comes to a complete stop and remove the safety
key and battery packs before cleaning the mower, removing
the grass catcher, unclogging the discharge, when leaving
the mower, when storing the mower, when transporting the
mower, or before any adjustments, repairs or inspection.
7 . If the mower should start to vibrate abnormally, release
the bail handle, wait for the blade to stop and remove
the safety key and battery packs, then check for the cause
immediately. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.