Product Manual

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the lawn mower when you are tired.
Always wear safety glasses or safety
goggles during operation and while
performing an adjustment or repair to
protect your eyes. Thrown objects that
ricochet can cause serious injury to the
eyes.
Always use a face or dust mask if the
operation is dusty.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at
all times. Do not put hands or feet near
rotating parts or under the cutting deck.
Contact with the blade can amputate
hands and feet.
Plan your mowing pattern to avoid
discharge of material toward roads,
sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also,
avoid discharging material against walls or
obstructions, which may cause discharged
material to ricochet back toward the
operator.
To help avoid the blade or an injury from a
thrown objects, stay in the operator zone
behind the handles.
A missing or damaged discharge cover
can cause blade contact or injuries from
thrown objects.
• 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.
Stop the blade when crossing gravel
drives, walks or roads.
Follow all charging instructions and do
not charge the battery pack or appliance
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in the instructions.
Charging improperly or at temperatures
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If lawn mower strikes a foreign object,
follow these steps:
Release the bail switch to stop the motor.
Remove the battery.
Inspect for damage.
Repair any damaged parts before
restarting and
operating the lawn mower.
Have servicing performed by a qualified
repair person using only identical
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
replacement parts. This will ensure that the
safety of the product is maintained.
Dress properly, do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry that can be caught in
moving parts. Use of safety gloves and
proper footwear is recommended when
working outdoors. Wear sturdy, rough-
soled work shoes and close-fitting slacks
and shirts. Shirts and pants that cover
the arms and legs and steel-toed shoes
are recommended. Never operate this
machine in bare feet, sandals, slippery or
lightweight (e.g., canvas) shoes.
Do not modify or attempt to repair
the appliance or the battery pack (as
applicable) except as indicated in the
instructions for use and care.
Wear protective hair covering to contain
long hair.
Avoid dangerous environments, do not use
the lawn mower in damp/wet locations or if
it is raining.
• Store Idle Lawn Mower Indoors – When
not in use, appliances should be stored
indoors in dry, and high or locked-up place
– out of reach of children. Always remove
the battery from the mower before storing.
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Walk, never run while operating.
If the equipment should start to vibrate
abnormally, immediately stop the motor,
remove the battery and check for the
cause. Vibration is generally a warning that
the machine is not functioning properly.
Check bag frequently for deterioration and
wear, and replace worn bags. Check that
replacement bags comply with the original
manufacturer's recommendations or
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• Before cleaning the machine, unclogging
or removing the grass bag, mulching
insert, or side discharge chute, turn the
motor off and wait until the blade comes to
a complete stop, then remove the battery
pack. The cutting blade continues to rotate
for a few seconds after the motor is shut
off. Never perform these functions until you
are sure the blade has stopped rotating.
Keep cutting edges clean and sharp to
ensure best performance.