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To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you have read this
Owner’s Manual thoroughly and understand it completely. If you do not understand the warnings and
instructions in this Owner’s Manual, do not use this product. Call 1-888-356-2258 for assistance.
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes,
which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear
safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and, when needed, a full face shield. We
recommend a wide vision safety mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses
with side shields. Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
WARNING
SAFETY INFORMATION
Become familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the mower and how
to disengage the power in an emergency.
In order to avoid contact with the blade or injury caused by a thrown object, stay in the operating
zone behind the handles, and keep children and bystanders at least 100 ft. (30 m) away from the
mower while it is in operation. Stop the motor immediately if someone enters the mowing area.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the mower is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire,
bones, toys, and other objects that could be tripped over or thrown by the blade. Thrown objects
can cause serious personal injury.
Plan your mowing pattern in such a way as to avoid discharging material toward roads, sidewalks,
bystanders, etc. Do not discharge material against a wall or obstruction. Doing so may cause the
discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator.
Always wear proper eye protection that complies with ANSI Z87.1 in order to protect your eyes,
along with hearing protection, while operating or performing any adjustment or repair. Thrown
objects that ricochet can cause serious eye injury.
Always wear a face mask or a dust mask when operating the mower in a dusty environment.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can get caught in moving parts. The
wearing of protective gloves and safety footwear is recommended.
Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled over the operator’s foot during a fall
caused by slipping or tripping. Do not operate this mower in bare feet, or while wearing sandals or
lightweight (e.g., canvas) shoes. Do not hold on to the mower if you are falling. Release the handle
immediately.
Never pull the mower back toward you while you are walking. If you must back the mower away
these steps:
Step back from the mower in order to fully extend your arms.
Be sure that you are well balanced.
Pull the mower back slowly.
Carefully read all instructions on the mower and in the manual before attempting to assemble and
operate the mower. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference, and consult it regularly.