SAFETY INFORMATION
• Do not attempt to adjust the wheels or the cutting height while the motor is running.
• Avoid dangerous environments. Do not operate the mower in the rain or in wet or damp grass.
• Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light. Do not rush a mowing job.
• Stop the blade when crossing gravel driveways, walkways, or roads.
• If the mower starts to vibrate abnormally, stop the motor and check for the cause immediately.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
• Stop the motor and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing the grass
catcher or unclogging the chute. The cutting blade will continue to rotate for a few seconds
after the motor is shut off. Do not place any part of your body in the blade area until you are
sure that the blade has stopped rotating.
• Never operate the mower without a proper trail shield, discharge cover, grass catcher, switch
control, or other safety protective devices in place and in working order. Do not operate the
mower with damaged safety devices. Doing so can result in injury.
• To reduce the risk of injury to persons,do not operate without grass catcher or guards in place.
• To reduce the risk of injur y, inspect catcher assembly frequently and replace with
recommended replacement if there are signs of wear or deterioration.Any replacement
a s s e m b l y s h o u l d b e c h e c ke d f o r c o m p l i a n c e w i t h t h e o r i g i n a l m a n u f a c t u r e r 's
recommendations or specifications.
• Don't Overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at all times
• Disconnect Lawn Mower – Disconnect the lawn mower from the power supply when not in
use, before servicing, when changing accessories such as blades, and the like.
• If lawn mower strikes a foreign object, follow these steps:
• Stop lawn mower. Release the switch.
• Unplug power cord.
• Inspect for damage.
• Repair any damage before restarting and operating the lawn mower.
• Use identical replacement blades only.
OPERATING ON A SLOPE
Slopes are a major factor related to accidents involving slips and falls, which can result in severe
injury. Operating the mower on a slope requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope,
do not mow it. For your safety, use the slope gauge that is included as part of this manual to
measure slopes before operating this mower on a sloped or hilly area. Do not mow a slope that
has an angle of greater than 15°.
• Mow across the face of a slope, and never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on a slope.
• Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps that may cause a slip or a trip. Tall
grass can hide obstacles. Remove all objects such as rocks, tree limbs, etc., that can be
tripped over or thrown by the blade.
• Always be sure of your footing. If you feel like you are losing your balance, release the switch
handle immediately. The blade will stop rotating within 3 seconds.
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