Kobalt KM1940-07 Use And Care Manual page 7

SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
‡ To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you have read this
owner's manual thoroughly and understand it completely. If you do not understand the warnings and
instructions in this Owner's Manual, do not use this product. Call 1-888-356-2258 for assistance.
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes,
which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear
safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and, when needed, a full face shield. We
recommend a wide vision safety mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses
with side shields. Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
WARNING (Proposition 65)
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities
contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
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Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety
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SAFETY INFORMATION
Carefully read all instructions on the mower and in the manual before attempting to assemble and
operate the mower. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference and consult it regularly.
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to disengage the power in an emergency.
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zone behind the handles and keep children and bystanders at least 50 ft. (15 m) away from the
mower while it is in operation. Stop the motor immediately if someone enters the mowing area.
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bones, toys, and other objects that could be tripped over or thrown by the blade. Thrown objects can
cause serious personal injury.
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bystanders, etc. Do not discharge material against a wall or obstruction. Doing so may cause the
discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator.
‡ Always wear proper eye protection that complies with ANSI Z87.1 in order to protect your eyes,
along with hearing protection, while operating or performing any adjustment or repair. Thrown
objects that ricochet can cause serious eye injury.
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wearing of protective gloves and safety footwear is recommended.
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caused by slipping or tripping. Do not operate this mower in bare feet or while wearing sandals or
lightweight (e.g., canvas) shoes. Do not hold on to the mower if you are falling. Release the handle
immediately.
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