AWARNING!
READ
AND UNDERSTAND
ALL
INSTRUCTIONS.
Failure to follow all instructions
listed
below and on the machine may result in electdc shock,
fire, and/or serious personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
,, This cutting machine is capable of amputaf_ng hands
and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe all
safety instnJctions could result in serious injury or death.
= Do
not
operate
power
tools
in explosive
atmospheres,
such as in the presence
of flammable
liquids,
gases,
or dust. Power tools
create
sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Avoid body contact with grounded
surfaces such as
pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators.
There is an
increased risk of elec_c shock ifyour body is grounded.
m Do not
use
the
lawn
mower
in damp
or Wet
conditions or operate in the rain.
• Keep the area dear ofaII bystanders, children, and pets
while mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area,
• 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 machine.
• Use extra care when approaching
blind
corners,
shrubs,
trees, or other
objects that may block your
view of a child.
= 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.
•, Keep firm footing and balance.
DO not overreach.
Overreaching
can result in loss of balance.
,, Do not operate
the equipment
while
barefoot
or
when weadng sandals or similar lightweight footwear.
Wear protective footwear that will protect your feet and
improve your footing on slippery surfaces.
m Do not leave the mower unattended while running.
• Keep hands and feet away from cutting area. Keep
clear of the discharge opening at all times.
• Operate
the lawn mower only in daylight
or good
artificial lighL
• Always
wear safety
glasses
with
side shields.
Everyday
glasses have only impact resistant lenses.
They
are NOT safety
gtasses.
Following
this rule
will reduce the risk of eye injury. Use face mask if
operation is dusty.
• V_ar safety glasses or goggles that are marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1 standard when operating this
product.
• Use the right appliance. DO not uSe the lawn mower
for any job except that for which it is intended.
• Do not force the lawn mower. It will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
• 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.
• Keep machine
in good working
condition.
Keep
blades sharp and guards in place and in working order.
• Check
all nuts,
bolts,
and screws
at frequent
intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment
is in safe working condition.
- Stop the motor and wait until the blade comes to
a complete
stop before
cleaning
the tawn mower,
removing
the grass
catcher,
or unclogging
the
discharge
guard.
• When not in use, mower should be stored indoors in
a dry, locked up place--out
of the reach of children.
• Do not operate the mower without the entire grass
catcher,
discharge
guard, rear guard, or other safety
protective devices in place and working.
•
Follow
manufacturer's
instructions
for proper
operation and installation
of accessories.
Only use
accessories approved by the manufacturer.
• Clear the work area before each use. Remove all
objects such as rocks, st(cks, wire, bones,
toys, or
other objects which can be thrown by the blade.Stay
beh(nd the handle when the motor is running.
• Avoid holes, nY_s, b umps, rocks, or other hidden objects.
Uneven terrain could cause a slip and fall accident
• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
• Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction
on
slopes.
= Plan your mowing
pattern
to avoid
discharge
of
material toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders
and the
like. Also, avoid discharging
matedal against a wall or
obstruction, which may cause the material to ricochet
back toward the operator.
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