GENERAL SAFETY RULES
•
Do
not
operate
the
equipment
while
barefoot
or
when
wearing
sandals
or
similar lightweight footwear.
Wear
WARNING:
protective footwear
that
will protect yourfeet
and
improve
READ AND UNDERSTAND
ALL
INSTRUCTIONS.
your footing
on
slippery surfaces.
Failure
to
follow
all
instructions listed below
and
on
the
•
Do
not
leave
the
mower unattended while
running.
machine
may
result
in
electric shock,fire, and/or
serious
•
Keep
hands
and
feet
away
from
cutting
area.
Keep
clear
personal
injury.
of
the
discharge opening
at
all
times.
•
Operate
the
lawn
mower
only
in
daylight
or
good
artiffciallight.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
•
Always
wear safety
glasses
with
side
shields.
Everyday
glasses
have
only impact resistant
lenses.
They
are
NOT
•
This
lawn
mower
is
capable
of
amputating
hands
and
safety
glasses.
Following
this
rule
will reduce
the
risk
of
feet
and
throwing objects.
Failure
to
observe
all
safety
eye
injury.
Use
face
mask
if environment
is
dusty.
instructions could result
in
serious
Injury
or
death.
•
Wear
safety
glasses
or
goggles
that
are
marked
to
comply
•
Do
not
use
the
lawn
mower
in
damp
or
wet
conditions
or
with
ANSI
Z87.1standard whenoperatiilg
this
product.
operate
in
the
rain.
•
Use
the
right appliance.
Do
not
use
the
lawn
mower for
•
Never
allow
adults
to
operate
the
product
without
proper
any
job except that for which it
is
intended.
instruction.
•
Do
not force
the
lawn
mower.
It
will
do
the
job better
and
•
Keep
the
area
clear
of
all
bystanders, children,
and
pets
safer
at
the
rate
for
which it was designed.
while mowing. Stop
machine
if
anyone
enters
the
area.
•
Stay
alert,
watch
what
you
are
doing
and
use
common
• Tragic accidents
can
occur
If
the
operator
is
not alert
to
sense
when
operating
the
lawn
mower.
Do
not operate
the
the
presence of children. Children
are
often
attracted
to
mower
while
tired
or
under
the
influence
of
drugs,
alcohol,
the
machine
and
the
mowing activity.
Never
assume
that
or
medication. A
moment
of inattention
while
operating
children will
remain
where
you
last
saw
them.
the
lawn
mower
may
result
in
serious
personal
injury.
•
Keep
children
out
of
the
mowing
area
and
under
the
watch-
•
Keep
machine
in
good
working condition.
Keep
blades
ful
care
of
a
responsible
adult
other
than
the
operator.
sharp
and
guards
in
place
and
in
working order.
•
Be
alert
and
turn
mower off if a child
enters
the
area.
• Check
all
nuts,
bolts,
and
screws
at
frequent intervals
• Never allow children
to
operate
the
lawn
mower.
for proper tightness
to
be
sure
the
equipment
is
in
safe
•
Use
extra
care
when
approaching
blind
corners,
shrubs,
working condition.
trees,
or
other
objects
that
may
block
your
view
of
a
child.
•
Stop
the
motor,remove
the
switch
key
and
wait
until
the
•
Do
not
wear
loose
clothing or
jewelry.
They
Can
be
caught
blade
comes
to
a
complete
stop
before
cleaning
the
lawn
in
moving parts.
Use
of rubber gloves
and
footwear
Is
mower,or
unclogging
the
discharge
opening.
recommended
when
working outdoors.
•
When
not
in
use,
mower should
be
stored Indoors
In
a
• Keep firm footing and balance.
Do
not overreach.
dry,
locked
up
place-out
of
the
reach
of children.
Overreaching
can
result
in
loss
of
balance.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
•
Do
not operate
the
mower without
the
entire
discharge
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,
sticks, wire,
bones,
toys,
or
other objects
which
can
be
thrown
by
the
blade.Stay
behind
the
handle
when
the
motor
Is
running.
• Avoid
holes,
ruts,
bumps, rocks,
or
other
hidden
objects,
Uneven
terrain
could
cause
a slip
and
fall
accrdent.
•
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
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
necessary.
If
you
must
back
the
mower
away
from
a
wall
or
obstruction, first
look
down
and
behind
to
avoid
tripping.
Never
direct discharged material toward
anyone.
Avoid
discharging material against a
wall
or
obstruction.
Ma-
terial
may
ricochet
back
toward
the
operator, Stop
the
blade
when
crOSSing
gravel
surfaces.
Objects struck
by
the
lawn
mower blade
can
cause
severe
injuries
to
persons.
The
lawn
should always
be
carefully
examined
and
cleared
of
all
objects prior
to
each
mowing.
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