Safety Rules; Children; General Operation - Jonsered LM 2253 CMDA 4X4 Operator's Manual

IMPORTANT! THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE
OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND
THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
WARNING! Look for this symbol to point
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out important safety precautions. It
means CAUTION!!! BE COME ALERT!!!
YOUR SAFE TY IS IN VOLVED.
WARNING! In order to prevent accidental
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starting when setting up, transporting,
adjusting or making repairs, always
disconnect spark plug wire and place
wire where it can not come in contact
with plug.
CAUTION! Muffler and other engine parts become
extremely hot during operation and remain hot after
engine has stopped. To avoid severe burns on contact,
stay away from these areas.
WARNING! This lawn mower is equipped
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with an internal combustion engine and
should not be used on or near any
unimproved forest-covered, brush-
covered or grass-covered land unless
the engine's exhaust system is equipped
with a spark arrester meeting applicable
local or state laws (if any). If a spark
arrester is used, it should be maintained
in effective working order by the
operator.

Children

WARNING! Children can be seriously
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injured or killed by this equipment.
Carefully read and follow all of the safety
instructions below.
CHILDREN CAN BE INJURED BY THIS EQUIPMENT.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that
children be a minimum of 12 year of age before operating
a pedestrian controlled lawn mower and a minimum of
16 years of age before operating a riding lawn mower.
Tragic accidents can occur if the op er a tor is not alert to
the presence of children. Children are often attracted to
the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that
children will remain where you last saw them.
• Keep children out of the mowing area and under the
watchful care of a responsible adult other than the
operator.
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SAFETY RULES

• Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the
area.
• Before and while walking backwards, look behind and
down for small children.
• Never allow children to operate the machine.
• Be particularly careful near corners, bushes, trees or
other objects that block your view.

General operation

• Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the
machine and in the manual(s) before starting. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper
use of the machine before starting.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
• Only allow responsible individuals, who are familiar
with the instructions, to operate the machine.
• Clear the area of objects such as rocks, toys, wire,
bones, sticks, etc., which could be picked up and
thrown by blade. Stay behind the handle when the
engine (motor) is running.
• Be sure the area is clear of other people before
mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
• Do not operate machine bare footed or while wearing
sandals. Al ways wear substantial footwear with good
ankle support while mowing.
• Do not pull mower backwards unless absolutely
necessary. Always look down and behind before and
while moving backwards.
• Never direct discharged material toward anyone.
Avoid discharging material against a wall or
obstruction. Material may richochet back toward the
operator. Stop blade when crossing gravel surfaces.
• Do not operate the mower without proper guards,
plates, grass catcher or other safety protective
devices in place.
• See manufacturer's instructions for proper operation
and installation of accessories. Only use accessories
approved by the manufacturer.
• Stop blade when crossing gravel surfaces.
• Never leave a running machine unattended.
• Stop the engine (motor) and wait until the blade
comes to a complete stop before cleaning the
machine, removing the grass catcher, or unclogging
the discharge chute.
• Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Do not operate the machine while under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.
• Never operate machine in wet grass. Always be sure
of your footing: keep a firm hold on the handle, walk,
never run.
• Disengage drive system, if so equipped, before
starting the engine (motor).