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accordance with these instructions, taking
into account the working conditions
and the work to be performed.
Use of the
lawnmower for operations different from those
intended may result in a hazardous situation.
b) Before using the lawnmower, always
visually inspect to see that the blade(s)
and the blade(s) assembly are properly
secured and not worn or damaged.
Loose,
worn, or damaged parts may increase the risk
of injury.
c) Keep guards and other safety devices in
place, properly mounted, and in working
order.
A guard or other safety device that is
loose, damaged, or is not functioning correctly
may result in personal injury.
d) Keep all cooling air inlets clear of
debris.
Blocked air inlets and debris may
e) Do not use the lawnmower if the switch
does not turn it on and off.
Any lawnmower
that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
f) Do not operate the lawnmower in wet
grass. Walk, never run.
This reduces the
risk of slipping and falling which may result in
personal injury.
g) Do not operate the lawnmower on
excessively steep slopes.
This reduces
the risk of loss of control, slipping and falling
which may result in personal injury.
h) Do not force the lawnmower. Use the
correct lawnmower for your application.
The correct lawnmower will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.
i) Be aware of the mower and attachment
discharge direction and do not point the
mower discharge at anyone.
Thrown objects
can cause personal injury.
j) Use extreme caution when reversing
or pulling the lawnmower towards you.
Always be aware of your surroundings.This
reduces the risk of tripping during operation.
k) When working on slopes, always be
sure of your footing, always work across
the face of slopes, never up or down and
exercise extreme caution when changing
direction.
This reduces the risk of loss of
control, slipping and falling which may result
in personal injury.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
l) Operate the disabling device and/or
remove all battery packs, if removable,
from the lawnmower before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or
storing the lawnmower.
Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of starting
the lawnmower accidentally.
m) Keep handles and grasping surfaces
dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do
not allow for safe handling and control of the
lawnmower in unexpected situations.
n) Check the grass catcher frequently for
wear or deterioration.
A worn or damaged
grass catcher may increase the risk of
personal injury.
o) Before removing the grass catcher, turn
off the motor and wait until the blade(s)
comes to a complete stop.
The cutting
blade(s continues to rotate after the blade
control is released. Never place any part of
the body in the blade(s) area until you are
certain the motor is off and the blade(s) has
stopped rotating.Contact with the moving
cutting blade(s) may result in serious personal
injury.
p) Before unclogging the chute, turn off
the motor, wait until the blade(s) comes
to a complete stop, operate the disabling
device and/or remove all batteries, if
removable.
The cutting blade(s) continues
to rotate after the blade control is released.
Never place any part of the body in the
blade(s) area until you are certain the motor
is off and the blade(s) has stopped rotating.
Contact with the moving cutting blade(s) may
result in serious personal injury.
q) Before cleaning or inspecting the
lawnmower, turn off the motor, wait
until the blade(s) comes to a complete
stop, operate the disabling device and/
or remove all batteries if removable.
Accidental contact with the moving blade and
moving parts may result in personal injury.
r) Maintain the lawnmower and
accessories.
Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may affect the
lawnmower’s operation. If damaged, have
the lawnmower repaired before use. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained
lawnmowers.
s) Store idle lawnmowers out of the reach
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