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Lawn Mower Model LM300
Safety Rules and Operation
Safety Rules and Operation
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Read the entire manual carefully before using the
machine for the first time.
• Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
these instructions to use the machine. Local
regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
When not in use store the machine out of reach
of children.
• This tool is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
• Never mow while people, especially children or
pets, are not at least ft. ( m) away from the
lawn mower.
• The operator or user is responsible for accidents
or hazards occurring to other people or their
property.
• Stay alert – watch what you are doing. Use
common sense. Do not operate lawn mower
when you are tired.
• Do not operate the machine when barefoot or
wearing open sandals, always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Use
of rubber gloves and footwear is recommended
when working outdoors.
• Use safety glasses. Always use face or dust
mask if operation is dusty.
• 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 (remove all stones,
sticks, wires, bones and other foreign objects).
• Before using, always visually inspect to see that
the blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are
not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged
blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance.
Keep the blade sharp.
• Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
• Avoid operating the machine in wet grass to
avoid slipping.
• Do not use battery-operated lawn mower in rain.
• Never operate the machine with defective
guards, shields and safety devices. Always
inspect all guards, shields and safety devices
prior to each use.
• Working on banks can be dangerous.
– Do not mow excessively steep slopes ( > °).
– Walk, never run.
– Always be sure of your footing when using the
machine; especially when mowing on slopes.
– Wet grass may cause the operator to slip.
Avoid mowing on wet grass.
– When mowing slopes, always mow across the
face of slopes – never up and down.
– Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction, especially on slopes.
– Disengage the switch lever to turn off the
machine and use extreme caution when
stepping back or pulling the machine towards
you.
– Never mow by pulling the mower towards you.
• Turn off the machine by disengaging the switch
lever when transporting the machine from one
area to another and whenever crossing surfaces
other than grass.
• Do not tilt the machine when starting or
switching on the motor, except if the machine
has to be tilted for starting in long grass. In
this case, do not tilt it more than absolutely
necessary and tilt only the part which is away
from the operator.
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