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„ This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and
feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe all safety
instructions could result in serious injury or death.
„ Avoid dangerous environment – Do not use the lawn
mower in damp or wet conditions or operate in the rain.
„ Keep children away – Keep all bystanders, children, and
pets at least 100 ft. away. 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.
„ Don't overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at all
times. Overreaching can result in loss of balance.
„ Do not leave the mower unattended while running or with
the start key installed.
„ Keep hands and feet away from cutting area. Keep clear
of the discharge opening at all times.
„ Use safety glasses – Always wear eye protection with
side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Use face
mask if operation is dusty.
„ Do not charge batteries in rain, or in wet locations.
„ Maintain lawn mower with care – Keep machine in good
working condition. Keep blades sharp and guards in place
and in working order. Replace damaged or unevenly worn
blades before using mower for best performance.
„ Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent intervals for
proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe work-
ing condition. Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or
wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.
„ Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The cell may
explode. Check with local codes for possible special
disposal instructions.
„ Never use a hose, water, or any liquids to clean or rinse
off the lawn mower. Corrosive liquids, water, fertilizers,
and chemicals used to treat lawns can enter the lawn
mower and/or battery compartment and damage elec-
tronic components and/or the battery pack, which can
result in a short circuit, increased risk of fire, and serious
personal injury. Remove any buildup of grass and leaves
on or around the mower housing and/or underneath the
mower deck. Wipe the mower clean with a dry cloth oc-
casionally.
„ Replace blade if it is bent or cracked. An unbalanced
blade causes vibration that could damage the motor
drive unit or cause personal injury. Sharpen a dull blade
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
equally at each end to maintain the balance. Clean the
blade thoroughly and check its balance by supporting it
horizontally on a thin nail through its center hole. The nail
should be in a horizontal position. If either end of the blade
rotates downward, remove some metal from the heavy
or lower end until the blade is balanced. It is balanced
when neither end drops.
„ Always use safety protective devices. Do not operate the
mower without the entire grass catcher or mulching plug
and rear discharge door in place and working properly.
„ Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte
is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin.
It may be toxic if swallowed.
„ Follow manufacturer's instructions for proper operation
and installation of accessories. Only use accessories
approved by the manufacturer.
„ Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the
battery with conducting materials such as rings, brace-
lets, and keys. The battery or conductor may overheat
and cause burns.
„ When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other
metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws
or other small metal objects, that can make a connec-
tion from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery
terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
„ Do not modify or attempt to repair the appliance or the
battery pack (as applicable) except as indicated in the
instructions for use and care.
„ Avoid holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, property stakes, 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. Exer-
cise 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 material against a wall or obstruction,
which may cause the material to ricochet back toward
the operator.
„ Do not mow on wet grass or excessively steep slopes.
Poor footing could cause a slip and fall accident. Walk,
never run.
„ Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may block your view.
„ Do not pull the mower backward unless absolutely nec-
essary. If you must back the mower away from a wall or
obstruction, first look down and behind to avoid tripping
or pulling the mower over your feet.
„ Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoid
discharging material against a wall or obstruction. Material
may ricochet back toward the operator. Stop the blade
when crossing gravel surfaces.
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