User's Manual

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Cordless self-propelled lawn mower EN
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING! Some dust created by
power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling and other construction activities
contains chemicals known to the state of
California to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints,
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement
and other masonry products, and
• Arsenic and chromium from
chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures
varies, depending on how often you
do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemical:
• Work in a well ventilated area,
• Work with approved safety equipment,
such as those dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
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WARNING: When using electric lawn
mowers, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, and personal injury, including
the following:
WARNING: Risk of injury could occur if
the lawn mower is operated without the
catcher assembly attached.
WARNING: The use of any other accessory or
attachment might increase the risk of injury
CAUTION: For battery-operated
lawn mowers use only identical
replacement batteries. When re-
ordering specify the battery type and
manufacturer model number. Devices
for retaining extension cords are also
available.
FOR ALL LAWN MOWERS
1) Avoid Dangerous Environment - Don’t
use lawn mowers in damp or wet
locations.
2) Don’t Use In Rain.
3) Keep Children Away - All visitors should
be kept a safe distance from work area.
4) 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.
5) Use Safety Glasses - Always use face or
dust mask if operation is dusty.
6) Use Right Appliance - Do not use lawn
mower for any job except that for which it
is intended.
7) Don’t Force Lawn Mower - It will do the
job better and safer at the rate for which it
was designed.
8) Don’t Overreach - Keep proper footing
and balance at all times.
9) Stay Alert - Watch what you are doing.
Use common sense. Do not operate lawn
mower when you are tired.
10) Store Idle Lawn Mower Indoors - When
not in use, lawn mower should be stored
in an indoor dry and locked-up place - out
of reach of children.
11) Maintain Lawn Mower With Care - Keep
cutting edges sharp and clean for
best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories. Inspect lawn mower cord
periodically and if damaged, have it
repaired by an authorized service facility.
Inspect extension cords periodically and
replace if damaged. Keep handles dry,
clean, and free from oil and grease.
12) Keep guards in place and in working
order.
13) Keep blades sharp.
14) Keep hands and feet away from cutting
deck.
15) Objects struck by the lawn mower blade
can cause severe injuries to persons. The
cutting area should always be carefully
examined and cleared of all objects prior
to each mowing.
16) If lawn mower strikes a foreign object,
follow these steps:
i) Stop lawn mower. Release the switch.
ii) Inspect for damage.
iii) Repair any damage before restarting
and operating the lawn mower.
17) Use identical replacement blades only.