Remington Power Tools MPS6017A manual Save These Instructions English, Unpacking

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

8.Do not force mower. It will do the job better and with less likelihood of a risk of injury at the rate for which it was de- signed.

9.Do not abuse power cord. Never carry mower or battery charger by power cord. Never yank cord to disconnect from re- ceptacle. Keep power cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

10.Before starting mower, make sure blades are not touching anything.

11.Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.

12.Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction. Material may ricochet back toward the operator. Stop the blade when crossing gravel sur- faces.

13.Release bail handle to turn mower off when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads.

14.If mower stalls, be sure to release bail handle to turn mower off and wait for blade to stop. Remove key and unplug the cord before attempting to unclog the chute or remove anything from under the deck.

15.After striking a foreign object, release bail handle to turn mower off and wait for blade to stop. Remove key and unplug the cord. Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage and repair the damage before restarting and operating the mower.

16.If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, release bail handle to turn mower off and wait for blade to stop. Remove key and unplug the cord. Check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

17.Release bail handle to turn mower off. Stop the motor and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop. Remove key and unplug the cord

•whenever you leave the equipment

•before unclogging the deck or chute

•cleaning the mower

•transporting the mower

•lifting the mower

•when making any repairs or inspec- tions

18.Shut the mower off, remove the key, and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing the grass catcher.

Under normal usage, the catcher assem- bly is subject to deterioration and wear; therefore, the catcher assembly should be frequently examined. An excessively worn catcher assembly should be re- placed. Ensure that any catcher assembly replacement is in compliance with original Remington recommemdations and speci- fications.

19.Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Do not mow excessively steep slopes.

20.Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling mower toward you.

21.Do not pull machine backwards unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind you before and while moving backward.

22.Never operate mower without proper guards, plates, or other safety protection devices in place.

WARNING

Remove battery before cleaning or servicing. Severe injury or death could occur from fire, elec- trical shock, or rotating blade.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting mower, make certain the blade and all moving parts have stopped.

1.Maintain mower with care.

•Keep cutting edge sharp and clean for best performance and to reduce the risk of injury.

•Follow instruction for lubricating and changing accessories.

•Inspect mower cord periodically, and if damaged, have it repaired by a qualified service facility.

•Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged.

•If mower is not working properly, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, have it repaired by a qualified service center.

•Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.

2.Check damaged parts.

•If a guard or other part is damaged, carefully check the damaged part before using the mower. Make sure the part will operate properly and perform its intended function.

•Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other condi- tion that may affect its operation.

•A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified service center unless indi- cated elsewhere in this manual. Always use identical replacement parts and blades.

•Use only genuine Remington replace- ment parts and accessories. These are available from your local dealer. Use of any non-Remington parts or acces- sories could lead to injury to the user, damage to the unit, and void your war- ranty

3.Store idle mower indoors. When not in use;

•Store mower and extension cord in doors in a dry location.

•Store mower in a locked area with key removed and out of reach of children.

UNPACKING

1.Remove all items from carton.

2.Check all items for any shipping damage. If you find any damage or if any parts are missing, promptly inform dealer where you bought mower or call 1-800-626- 2237.

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