Safety Warning - Energizer EZ40VTDE40N User Manual

1. SAFETY WARNING

1) Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the
equipment;
2) Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the lawnmower.
Local regulations can restrict the age of the operator;
3) Never mow while people, especially children, or pets are nearby;
4) Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to
other people or their property;
5) While mowing, always wear substantial footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the
equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals; Avoid wearing clothing that is loose
fitting or that has hanging cords or ties;
6) Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects
which can be thrown by the machine;
7) Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly
are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve
balance. Replace damaged or unreadable labels;
8) Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light;
9) Avoid operating the equipment in wet grass, where feasible;
10) Always be sure of your footing on slopes;
11) Walk, never run;
12) For wheeled rotary machines; mow across the face of slopes, never up and down;
13) Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes;
14) Do not mow excessively steep slopes;
15) Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the lawnmower towards you;
16) Stop the blades if the lawn mower has to be tilted for transportation when crossing surfaces
other than grass, and when transporting the lawn mower to and from the area to be mowed;
17) Never operate the lawnmower with defective guards, or without safety devices, for example
deflectors and/or grass catchers, in place;
18) Start or switch on the motor carefully according to instructions and with feet well away from
the blades;
19) Do not tilt the lawnmower when starting switching on the motor, except if the lawnmower
has to be tilted for starting. In this case, do not tile it more than absolutely necessary and
lift only the part which is away from the operator;
20) Do not start the motor when standing in front of the discharge chute;
21) Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening
at all times;
22) Never pick up or carry a lawnmower while the motor is running;
23) Stop the motor and switch off isolator key. Make sure that all moving parts have come to a
complete stop:
Whenever you leave the machine;
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Before clearing blockages or unclogging chute;
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Before checking, cleaning or working on the lawnmower;
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After striking a foreign abject. Inspect the lawnmower for damage and make repairs before
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restarting and operating the lawnmower;
24) If lawnmower starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately):
Inspect for damage;
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Replace or repair any damage parts;
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Check for and tighten any loose parts;
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25) Stop the mower:
whenever you leave the lawnmower;
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