Kobalt KSPM 1040B-03 Manual page 7

SAFETY INFORMATION
Read All Instructions Thoroughly
Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and their meaning.
Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and more safely.
SYMBOL DEFINITION
V Volts
Direct Current
RPM Revolutions per Minute
A danger, warning
or caution. It means
'Attention! Your safety
is involved.'
Wear eye protection.
Wear protective
gloves.
DANGER — Steep
Slope Hazard
Remove objects that
can be thrown by the
blade in any direction.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DANGER
• This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation included in this
manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator
can result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing
objects. Failure to observe all safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
WARNING:
• When using electric lawn mowers, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury. These basic precautions include the following:
CHILDREN
• Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children
are often attracted to the mower and mowing activity. They do not understand the dangers.
Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
• Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult
other than the operator.
SYMBOL DEFINITION
n No-load Speed
0
/min Revolutions or Strokes per Minute
To reduce the risk of injury, user
must read instruction manual.
Maintain Safety Devices - Do not
open or remove safety shields while
the tool is running.
Look Behind While Backing
DANGER — Keep Hands and Feet
Away
DANGER — Keep Bystanders
Away
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