Scotts 51519S Owner's Manual page 4

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Avoid holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, property stakes, or other hidden
objects. Uneven terrain could cause a slip and fall accident.
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Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
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Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down. Exercise
extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
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Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward
roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also, avoid discharging
material against a wall or obstruction, which may cause the material
to ricochet back toward the operator.
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Do not mow on wet grass or excessively steep slopes. Poor footing
could cause a slip and fall accident. Walk, never run.
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Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or
other objects that may block your view.
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Do not pull the mower backward unless absolutely necessary if you
must back the mower away from a wall or obstruction first look down
and behind to avoid tripping.
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Never direct discharged material toward anyone, Avoid discharging
material towards a wall or obstruction, Material may ricochet back
toward the operator. Stop the blade when crossing gravel surfaces.
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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.
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If the lawn mower strikes a foreign object, follow these steps:
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Stop the lawn mower by releasing the blade control lever, wait
until the blade comes to a complete stop, and disconnect
extension cord from power supply.
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Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage.
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Replace the blade if it is damaged in any way. Repair any damage
before restarting and continuing to operate the mower.
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Stop the motor, remove the switch key, and wait until the blade
comes to a complete stop before unclogging the chute, The cutting
blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the motor is shut off.
Never place any part of the body in the blade area until you are sure
the blade has stopped rotating.
DOUBLE INSULATION – The mower has double insulation. This
means that all external metal parts are insulated from the electrical
supply. This is achieved by introducing an insulation layer between
electrical and mechanical parts. The double insulation guarantees
you the greatest possible safety.
WARNING:
The double insulated system is intended to protect the user from
shock resulting from a break in the tool's internal insulation.
Observe all normal safety precautions to avoid electrical shock.
GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) protection
should be provided on the circuit or outlet to be used for the
mower. Receptacles are available having built-in GFCI protection
and may be used.
EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord is in good
condition. When using an extension cord be sure it is heavy
enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized
extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of
power and overheating. The following table shows the correct size
to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If
in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number,
the heavier the cord.
WARNING: Use outdoor extension cords marked SW-A, SOW-A,
STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJTW-A, or SJTOWA. These cords are
rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY
Model 51519S
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If the mower should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the motor and
check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of
trouble.
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Service on the product must be performed by qualified repair
personnel only. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified
personnel could result in injury to the user or damage to the product.
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Use only authorized replacement parts when servicing the product.
Use identical replacement blades only. Use of unauthorized parts may
create a risk of serious injury to the user or damage to the product.
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Maintain or replace safety instructions labels, as necessary.
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Disconnect from power supply — Disconnect extension cord from
power supply before storing, servicing, or changing accessories such
as blades. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the tool accidentally.
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Stop the unit and disconnect the extension cord from power supply
when not in use. Carry or push the unit with the motor stopped and the
extension cord disconnected from the power supply.
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Store idle lawn mower indoors — When not in use, mower should be
stored indoors in a dry, locked place out of the reach of children. The
extension cord should also be removed and stored in a separate
location out of the reach of children.
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Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
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Keep guards in place and in working order.
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Keep blades sharp.
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Keep hands and feet away from cutting area.
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Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar with the instructions, to
operate this machine.
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Never operate machine in a closed area.
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Never tamper with safety devices. Check for proper operation
regularly.
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Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to
instruct others who may use this product. If you loan someone this tool,
loan them these instructions also.
Minimum Gage for Cord Sets
Volts Total Length of cord in Feet
120V 0-25
Ampere Rating
More Not More
Than Than
0 - 6 18
6 - 10 18
10 - 12 16
12 - 16 14
It is possible to tie the extension cord and power cord in a
knot to prevent them from becoming disconnected during
use. Make the knot as shown, then connect the plug end
of the power cord into the receptacle end of the extension
cord. This method can also be used to tie two extension
cords together.
WARNING:
Keep the extension cord clear of the working area. Position the cord so
that it will not get caught on lumber, tools, or other obstructions while you
are working with a power tool. Failure to do so can result in serious
personal injury.
Check extension cords before each use. If damaged replace
immediately. Never use product with a damaged cord since touching
the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious
injury.
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26-50 51-100 101-150
American wire Gage
16 16 14
16 14 12
16 14 12
12 Not Recommended