Safety Guidelines - Definitions; General Operation - Black & Decker CM2040 Mode D'emploi

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 recognize this information.
DANGER:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING:
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially haz ard ous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or mod er ate injury.
NOTICE:
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates 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 bail handle and
removing the safety key) 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
bail handle 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
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
WHEN USING
ELECTRIC LAWN MOWERS, BASIC
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD
ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE
THE 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 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
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