Specific Safety Rules - PRO-PULSE ME1013L Operator's Manual

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

■ WARNING: Use outdoor extension cords marked
SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A,
SJTA, SJTW-A,or SJTOWA. These cords are
rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of
electric shock.
■ Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection
should be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s)
to be used for the lawn mower. Receptacles are
available having built-in GFCI protection and
may be used for this measure of safety.
■ Inspect extension cords periodically and
replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean,
and free from oil or grease.
■ Do not operate the mower without its
grass catcher, discharge guard, rear guard,
or other safety protective devices in place and
working.
■ Follow manufacturer's instructions for proper
operation and installation of accessories.
Only use accessories approved by the
manufacturer.
■ Clear the work area before each use. Remove all
objects such as rocks, sticks, wire, bones, toys,
or other objects which can be thrown by the blade.
Stay behind the handle when the motor is running.
■ Avoid holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden
objects. Uneven terrain could cause a slip and
fall accident.
■ Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or
embankments.
■ Mow across the face of slopes, never up and
down. Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes.
■ 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.
■ Do not mow on wet grass or excessively steep
slopes. Poor footing could cause a slip and fall
accident. Walk, never run.
■ Use extra care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block
your view.
■ 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.
■ Never direct discharged material toward
anyone. Avoid discharging material against a
wall or obstruction. Material may ricochet back
toward the operator. Stop the blade when
crossing gravel surfaces.
■ 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.
■ If the lawn mower strikes a foreign object,
follow these steps:
• Stop the lawn mower and release the switch
control.
• Disconnect the power cord.
• Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage.
• Repair any damage before restarting and
continuing to operate the mower.
■ Stop the motor, disconnect the power cord, and
wait until the blade comes to a complete stop
before removing the grass catcher or 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.
■ Disconnect the plug from power source before
making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing the lawn mower. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the product accidentally.
■ If the mower should start to vibrate abnormally,
stop the motor and check immediately for the
cause. Vibration is generally a warning of
trouble.
■ 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.
■ Demand that identical replacement parts be
used when servicing the product. Use of
unauthorized part may create a risk of serious
injury to the user, or damage to the product.
■ If the power supply cord is damaged, it must
be replaced only by the manufacturer or by
an authorized service center to avoid risk.
■ 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.
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