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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 rec-
ognize
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.
Z_CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially
hazardous
situation
which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate
injury.
CAUTION:
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates
a 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
switch lever and unpluging
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 switch lever 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
Z_ WARNING:
When using electric gardening
appliances,
basic safety precautions
should always
be followed to reduce 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 lawn 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 clown 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 toward
the operator.
Release switch
lever to turn mower off and stop the blade when crossing
gravel surfaces
or when flipping the handle.
9. Do not operate
mower without the entire grass catcher, discharge
guard, rear guard, or other safety protective
devices in place and working.
Periodically
check all guards
and safety protective
devices to ensure they are in good working
order and will operate
properly and perform
their intended
function.
Replace a damaged
guard or other safety device
before further use.
10. Never leave a running
mower unattended.
11. Always release the switch lever to stop the motor and wait until the blade comes
to a complete
stop and unplug the mower
before cleaning
the mower, removing
the grass catcher, unclogging
the discharge
guard, when leaving the mower, or before making any adjustments,
repairs
or inspections.
12. Operate
mower only in daylight
or good artificial
light when objects
in the path of the blade are clearly visible
from the operating
area of the
mower.
13. Do not operate
mower while under the influence
of alcohol or drugs,
or when you are tired or ill. Always stay alert, watch what you are doing,
and use common
sense.
14. Avoid dangerous
environments.
Never operate mower in damp or wet grass, never use mower in the rain. Always
be sure of your footing;
walk; never run.
15. Disengage
the drive system,
if so equipped,
before starting
the motor.
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