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SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES (Continued)
8. Do not force lawn mower. It will do the job better and safer at the rate
3. Keep blade sharp.
for which it was designed. Use right appliance—Do not use lawn
4. Use identical replacement blades only. Replace damaged cord,
mower for any job except that for which it is intended.
5. To reduce fire hazard, keep the motor free of grass, leaves, or excessive
9. Mow across the face of slopes, never up-and-down. Never cut grass by
grease.
pulling mower toward you. Exercise extreme caution when operating
6. Store idle lawn mower indoors when not in use. Allow motor to cool
mower on uneven terrain or changing direction on slopes. Do not mow
before storing in any enclosure. Lawn mower should be stored indoors
excessively steep slopes. Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall
in dry, high or locked-up place, out of reach of children,
can cause serious personal injury.
7. Maintain lawn mower with care. Keep blade sharp and clean for best
10. Never operate mower without proper guards, plates or other safety pro-
and safest performance.
Follow Instructions for lubricating and
tective devices in place.
changing accessories.
11.
The hlade/motor control on this mower is installed to minimize the
8. Check the grass catcher bag frequently for wear or deterioration,
risk of blade contact injury and is required by federal regulations. Do
Replace a worn or damaged bag immediately. Be sure replacement bag
not under any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of the
meets original equipment specifications
blade/motor control.
12. To avoid electric shock hazard, never push mower over cord. Do not
mow around the lawn in circles. Always travel back and forth across the
lawn, beginning at the point nearest the electric outlet to which the
extension cord is connected. This will keep the cord on the mowed area
of the lawn and out of the way.
13. Do not operate mower after it has been dropped or damaged in any
manner. Return mower to nearest authorized service location.
14. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the mower
manufacturer may cause hazards.
15. Do not operate this mower with the chute door open, unless the com¬
plete grass catcher is properly mounted on the mower.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1. Warning—Disconnect power cord from electrical outlet before per¬
forming any maintenance or service on mower.
DOUBLE INSULATED LAWN MOWER
^DOUBLE INSULATION
IS A CONCEPT IN SAFETY IN ELECTRIC LAWN
MOWERS, WHICH ELIMINATES THE NEED FOR THE USUAL THREE WIRE
GROUNDED POWER CORD AND GROUNDED SUPPLY SYSTEM. WHEREV¬
ER THERE IS ELECTRIC CURRENT IN THE MOWER, THERE ARE TWO
COMPLETE SETS OF INSUUTION TO PROTECT THE USER. ALL EXPOSED
METAL PARTS ARE ISOLATED FROM THE INTERNAL METAL MOTOR
COMPONENTS WITH PROTECTING INSULATION.
tMPORTANT—
SERVICING OF A LAWN MOWER WITH DOUBLE INSULA¬
TION REQUIRES EXTREME CARE AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE SYSTEM AND
SHOULD BE PERFORMED ONLY BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN
FOR SERVICE WE SUGGEST YOU RETURN THE LAWN MOWER TO YOUR
NEAREST AUTHORIZED SERVICE DEALER FOR REPAIR. ALWAYS USE
ORIGINAL FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS WHEN SERVICING.
2. Check the blade and motor mounting bolts at frequent intervals for
proper tightness. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
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