Black & Decker BDMOW1200 Manual page 8

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Keep both hands in the operating
position until the lawn mower is
returned to rest correctly on the
ground.
Never wear radio or music
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headphones while operating the lawn
mower.
Never attempt to make a wheel height
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adjustment while the motor is running
or while the safety key is in the switch
housing.
If the lawn mower stalls, turn mower
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off, wait for blade to stop, before
attempting to unclog the chute or
remove anything from under the deck.
Keep hands and feet away from
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cutting area.
Keep blades sharp.
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Always use protective gloves when
handling the lawn mower blade.
If you are using the grass collector,
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check it frequently for wear and
deterioration. 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.
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(Original instructions)
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
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unless 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 start handle 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
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 release the bail bar to stop the
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motor and wait until the blade comes
to a complete stop 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.