Safety Information - Snapper XD SXD19PWM82 Owner's Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
W A R N I N G
This mower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety
instructions could result in serious injury or death.
W A R N I N G
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:
1. GENERAL OPERATION
• Avoid Dangerous Environment – Don't use lawn mowers in damp or wet locations.
• Don't Use In Rain.
• Keep Children Away – All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can get caught in moving parts. The wearing of protective
gloves and safety footwear is recommended.
• Use Safety Glasses – Always use face or dust mask if operation is dusty.
• Use Right Appliance – Do not use lawn mower for any job except that for which it is intended.
• Don't Force Lawn Mower – It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
• Don't Overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• Stay Alert – Do not operate the mower when you are tired. Pay attention to what you are doing. Use common sense.
• 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.
• 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.
• Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
• Keep safety devices (guards, shields, switches etc.) in place and working.
• Keep blades sharp.
• Keep hands and feet away from cutting area.
• 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.
• If lawn mower strikes a foreign object, follow these steps:
i) Stop lawn mower. Release the switch.
ii) Remove battery.
iii) Inspect for damage.
iv) Repair any damage before restarting and operating the lawn mower.
• Use identical replacement blades only.
• Do not charge lawn mower in rain, or in wet locations.
• Remove or disconnect battery before servicing, cleaning, or removing material from the lawn mower.
• Use only approved replacement batteries, other batteries may cause injury or damage to the mower. For use only with
Briggs & Stratton batteries BSB2AH82 (2 amp-hour) or BSB4AH82 (4 amp-hour) or BSB5AH82 (5 amp-hour) and Briggs
& Stratton charger BSRC82 or BSSC82.
• Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The cell may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal
instructions.
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