Use and Care Manual

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16. If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally,
stop the engine (motor) and check for the cause
immediately. Vibration is generally a warning sign of
trouble.
17. Always wear eye protection when operating machine.
18. Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the
instructions, to operate this machine.
SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents,
which can result in severe injury. Operation on all slopes
requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not
mow it.
1. Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slope.
2. Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden
objects. Uneven terrain could cause slip and fall
accidents. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
3. Do not mow on wet grass or excessively steep slopes.
Poor footing could cause slip and fall accident.
4. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
You could lose your footing or balance.
CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the
presence of children. Children are often attracted to the
machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children
will remain where you last saw them.
1. Keep children out of the mowing area and under the
watchful care of a responsible adult other than the
operator.
2. Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area.
3. Never allow children to operate the machine.
4. Use extra care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your
view of a child.
SERVICE
GENERAL SERVICE
1. Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment
is in safe working condition.
2. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.
3. Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris
build-up.
4. If you strike a foreign object, stop and inspect the
machine. Repair, if necessary, before starting.
5. Never make any adjustments or repairs with the engine
(motor) running.
6. Always unplug electric mowers before adjusting,
cleaning, or repairing.
7. Check grass catcher components and the discharge
guard frequently and replace with manufacturer’s
recommended parts, when necessary.
8. Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade with
cardboard or cloth or wear gloves, and use extra
caution when servicing them.
9. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
SYMBOLS
Double insulation
Keep bystanders/children away
Thrown objects and rotating line
can cause severe injury
Severing of toes or ngers-rotary
mower blade
Slip on slope
Read the operator’s manual
Safety alert
CPSC Danger label
SYMBOLS DESCRIPTIONS