Black & Decker CLMA4825L2 Manual page 8

ENGLISH (Original instructions)
If you are using the grass collector,
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check it frequently for wear and deterio-
ration. If excessively worn, replace with a
new grass collector for your safety.
Use extreme caution when reversing
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or pulling the lawn mower towards you.
Do not put hands or feet near or under
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the lawn mower. Keep clear of the
discharger opening at all times.
Clear the area where the lawn mower
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is to be used of objects such as rocks,
sticks, wire, toys, bones etc., which
could be thrown by the blade.
Objects struck by the blade can cause
severe injury to persons. Stay behind
the handle when the motor is running.
Do not operate the lawn mower
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barefooted or while wearing sandals.
Always wear substantial footwear.
Do not pull lawn mower backward un-
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less absolutely necessary. Always look
down and behind before and while
moving backward.
Never direct discharged material
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toward anyone. Avoid discharging
material against a wall or obstruction.
Material may ricochet back toward the
operator. Release the bail bar to turn
the lawn mower off and stop the blade
when crossing gravel surfaces.
Do not operate the lawn mower
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without the entire grass collector,
discharge guard, rear guard, or other
safety protective devices in place and
working. Periodically check all guards
and safety protective devices to
ensure they are in good working order
and will operate properly and perform
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their intended function. Replace a
damaged guard or other safety device
before further use.
Never leave a running lawn mower
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unattended. Always remove the safety
key if the lawn mower is going to be
left unattended.
Always release the bail bar to stop
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the motor and wait until the blade
comes to a complete stop and remove
the safety key before cleaning the
lawn mower, removing the grass bag,
unclogging the discharge guard, when
leaving the lawn mower, or before
making any adjustments, repairs or
inspections.
Operate lawn mower only in daylight or
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good artificial light when objects in the
path of the blade are clearly visible from
the operating area of the lawn mower.
Do not operate the lawn mower while
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under the influence of alcohol or drugs,
or when your are tired or ill. Always
stay alert, watch what you are doing,
and use common sense.
Avoid dangerous environments. Never
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operate the lawn mower in damp or
wet grass, never use lawn mower in
the rain. Always be sure of your foot-
ing, walk, never run.
If the lawn mower should start to
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vibrate abnormally, release the bail
bar, wait for the blade to stop and
remove the safety key, then check for
the cause immediately. Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble, see the
troubleshooting guide for advise in the
case of abnormal vibration.