Safety Warnings; Save All Warnings And Instruc- Tions For Future Reference - Makita LM001C Instruction Manual

SAFETY WARNINGS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instruc-
tions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instruc-
tions for future reference.
Training
1. Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with
the controls and the proper use of the mower.
Never allow children or people unfamiliar with
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these instructions to use the mower. Local
regulations can restrict the age of the operator.
Never operate the mower while people, espe-
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cially 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. Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the mower.
6. Physical condition - Do not operate mower
while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
any medication.
Preparation
1. While operating the mower, always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the mower
when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Avoid wearing
clothing or jewelry that is loose fitting or that has hang-
ing cords or ties. They can be caught in moving parts.
Before use, always visually inspect the mower for
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damaged, missing or misplaced guards or shields.
3. Be sure the area is clear of other people before
mowing. Stop mower if anyone enters the area.
4. Do not insert the lock key into mower until it is
ready to be used.
5. Always wear protective goggles to protect your eyes
from injury when using power tools.The goggles
must comply with ANSI Z87.1 in the USA, EN 166 in
Europe, or AS/NZS 1336 in Australia/New Zealand. In
Australia/New Zealand, it is legally required to wear
a face shield to protect your face, too.
It is an employer's responsibility to enforce the use of
appropriate safety protective equipments by the tool oper-
ators and by other persons in the immediate working area.
6. Check the blades or blade bolts carefully for
cracks or damage before operation. Replace
cracked or damaged blades or blade bolts
immediately.
7. Remove foreign matters such as rocks, wire,
bottles, bones and large sticks from the work
area before mowing to prevent personal injury
or damage to the mower.
8. Objects struck by the mower blade can cause
severe injuries to persons. The lawn should
always be carefully examined and cleared of
all objects prior to each mowing.
Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other
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hidden objects. Uneven terrain could cause a slip
and fall accident. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
10. Do not insert or remove the lock key in the rain.
11. Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Protective equipment such
as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal injuries.
Operation
Do not overreach. Keep the balance at all
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times. Always be sure of the footing on slopes.
Walk, never run.
Stop the mower and remove the lock key, and
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make sure that all moving parts have come to
a complete stop:
- whenever you leave the mower,
- before clearing blockages or unclogging chute,
- before checking, cleaning or working on the mower,
- after striking a foreign object. Inspect the
mower for damage and make repairs before
restarting and operating the mower,
- whenever the mower starts vibrating
abnormally.
3. Never operate the mower with defective
guards or shields, or without safety devices,
for example deflectors and/or grass basket, in
place.
4. Avoid using the mower in bad weather con-
ditions especially when there is a risk of
lightning.
5. Wear eye protection and stout shoes at all
times while operating the mower.
Operate the mower only in daylight or in good
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artificial light.
7. Switch on the mower carefully according to
instructions and with feet well away from the
blade(s).
8. Take care against injury to feet and hands from
the mower blades.
9. Always ensure that the ventilation openings
are kept clear of debris.
10. Mow across the face of slopes, never up and
down. Exercise extreme caution when chang-
ing direction on slopes. Do not mow exces-
sively steep slopes.
11. Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling
the mower towards you.
12. Stop the blade(s) if the mower has to be tilted
for transportation when crossing surfaces
other than grass, and when transporting the
mower to and from the area to be used.
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