which,if not followed,couldendangerthe personal
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andfollowall instructionsin thismanualbefore attemptingto operatethismachine.Failureto complywiththese instructionsmayresultin personalinjury.Whenyou seethissymbol,
HEEDITSWARNING!
Your Responsibility: Restrictthe useof this powermachineto
personswhoread,understand,andfollowthe warningsand instruc- tions inthis manualandonthe machine.
Children
Tragicaccidentscan occur if operatoris notalert to presenceof children.Chil- dren areoften attractedto mowerandmowingactivity.Theydo notunderstand thedangers.Neverassumethat childrenwillremainwhereyou lastsawthem.
,,Keepchildren outof the mowingarea and underwatchfulcare of a responsibleadult otherthanthe operator.
,,Be alert andturn moweroff if a child entersthe area.
Beforeandwhile movingbackwards,look behindanddownfor small children.
,,Useextremecare whenapproachingblind corners,doorways,shrubs,
trees, orotherobjectsthat mayobscureyourvisionof a childwho may run into themower.
Neverallow childrenunder 14yearsold to operatea power mower. Children14years old and overshouldread and understandoperation instructionsand safetyrulesin this manualand shouldbe trainedand supervisedbya parent.
Operation
General Operation:
,,Readthis operator'smanual carefullyin its entiretybefore attempting to assemblethis machine.Read,understand,andfollow all instructions on the machineand inthe manual(s) beforeoperation.Be completely familiarwiththe controlsand the properuse of this machinebefore operatingit. Keepthis manualin a safeplaceforfuture andregular referenceand for orderingreplacementparts.
,,Thismachineis a precision pieceof powerequipment,not a plaything. Therefore,exerciseextremecautionat all times.Your unit has been designedto performonejob: to mowgrass. Do notuse it for anyother purpose.
,,Don'tforce lawn mower- it willdo the job betterandsafer at the ratefor whichit wasdesigned.
,,Neverallow childrenunder 14yearsold to operatethis machine. Children14years old and overshouldread and understandthe instruc- tions inthis manualand shouldbe trainedandsupervisedby a parent. Onlyresponsibleindividualswho arefamiliar withthese rulesof safe operationshouldbe allowedto usethis machine.
Thismachinewasbuiltto beoperatedaccordingto the rulesfor safeoperationinthis manual.As withanytypeof powerequipment, carelessnessorerroronthe partof the operatorcan resultin serious injury.Thismachineis capableof amputatinghandsandfeetand throwingobjects.Failureto observethefollowingsafetyinstructions could resultin seriousinjury ordeath.
Whenusingelectriclawnmowers,basicsafetyprecautionsshould alwaysbefollowedto reducethe riskof fire,electricshock,and personalinjury.Thesebasicprecautionsincludethe following:
,,Thoroughlyinspectthearea wherethe equipmentis to be used.Remove all stones,sticks,wire, bones,toys andotherforeign objectswhich could betripped overor pickedup andthrown bythe blade.Thrownobjects can causeserious personalinjury.Planyour mowingpatternto avoid dischargeof materialtowardroads,sidewalks,bystandersand the like. Also, avoiddischargingmaterialagainsta wall or obstructionwhichmay causedischargedmaterialto ricochet backtoward theoperator.
,,To helpavoid bladecontactor a thrownobject injury,stay in operator zone behindhandlesand keepchildren,bystanders,helpersand petsat least75 feet from mowerwhile it is inoperation.Stopmachineif anyone entersarea.
,,Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygoggles duringoperationand while performingan adjustmentor repairto protectyoureyes. Thrownobjects which ricochetcan causeserious injuryto theeyes.
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,,Donot puthandsor feetnear rotating partsor undercutting deck. Contactwith bladecan amputatehandsandfeet.
,,A missingor damageddischargecover can causebladecontact or thrown objectinjuries.
,,Manyinjuriesoccur as a resultof the mower beingpulledoverthefoot duringa fall causedby slippingor tripping.Do notholdon to the mowerif you are falling;releasethe handleimmediately.
,,Neverpull the mowerbacktoward you whileyou are walking.If you must backthe mowerawayfrom a wall or obstructionfirst look downand behindto avoidtrippingandthenfollow thesesteps:
,,Step backfrom mowerto fullyextend your arms.
,,Be sure you are well balancedwith surefooting.
,,Pullthe mowerbackslowly, no morethan half waytoward you.
,,Repeatthese stepsas needed.
,,Donotoperatethe mowerwhile underthe influenceof alcoholordrugs.
,,Stay alert- Watch whatyou are doing. Usecommonsense.Do not operatelawnmowerwhenyou are tired.
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