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GENERAL POWER TOOL 
SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING! Read all safety warnings 
and all instructions. Failure to follow 
the warnings and instructions may result in 
electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Carefully read the instructions for the 
safe operation of the machine.
Save all warnings and instructions for 
future reference.
-   This appliance 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.
IMPORTANT
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE 
KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
TRAINING
a)  Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar 
with the controls and the proper use of the 
equipment;
b)  Never allow children or people unfamiliar 
with these instructions to use the 
lawnmower. Local regulations can restrict 
the age of the operator;
c)  Never mow while people, especially 
children, or pets are nearby;
d)  Keep in mind that the operator or user 
is responsible for accidents or hazards 
occurring to other people or their property.
PREPARATION
a)  While mowing, always wear substantial 
footwear and long trousers. Do not operate 
the equipment when barefoot or wearing 
open sandals;
b)  Thoroughly inspect the area where the 
equipment is to be used and remove 
all objects which can be thrown by the 
machine;
c)  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; Replace 
damaged and unreadable labels.
d)  On multi-bladed machines, take care as 
rotating one blade can cause other blades 
to rotate.
OPERATION
a)  Mow only in daylight or in good artificial 
light;
b)  Avoid operating the equipment in wet 
grass, where feasible;
c)  Always be sure of your footing on slopes;
d)  Walk, never run;
e)  For wheeled rotary machines, mow across 
the face of slopes, never up and down;
f)  Exercise extreme caution when changing 
direction on slopes;
g)  Do not mow excessively steep slopes;
h)  Use extreme caution when reversing or 
pulling the lawnmower towards you;
i)  Stop the blade(s) if the lawnmower has to 
be tilted for transportation when crossing 
surfaces other than grass, and when 
transporting the lawnmower to and from 
the area to be mowed;
j)  Never operate the lawnmower with 
defective guards, or without safety devices, 
for example deflectors and/or grass 
catchers, in place;
k)  Switch on the motor carefully according to 
instructions and with feet well away from 
the blade(s);
l)  Do not tilt the lawnmower when switching 
on the motor, except if the lawnmower has 
to be tilted for starting In this case, do not 
tilt it more than absolutely necessary and 
lift only the part which is away from the 
operator;
m) Do not put hands or feet near or under 
rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge 
opening at all times;
n)  Not to touch the blades before the 
disabling device has been removed and the 
blades have come to a complete stop;
o)  Do not start the lawnmower when standing 
in front of the discharge opening.
p)  Do not transport the lawnmower while the