Additional Safety Information; Intended Use - Black & Decker BEMW213 Instruction Manual

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3 . Avoid mowing wet grass. (Poor footing could cause a slip
and fall accident.)
4 . Do not operate machine under any condition where
traction, steering, or stability is in question. Mower could
slide even if the wheels are stopped.
5 . Avoid starting and stopping on slopes. Avoid making
sudden changes in speed or direction. Make turns slowly
and gradually.
6 . Use extra care while operating machine with a grass
catcher or other attachment(s). They can affect the
stability of the machine.
Service
1 . Keep machine in good working order. Replace worn or
damaged parts.
2 . Use caution when servicing blades. Wrap the blade(s) or
wear gloves. Replace damaged blades. Do not repair or
alter blade(s).
The following are explanations of important safety
hazard pictorials on the mower.
User must read and understand the
instruction manual.
To avoid the risk of serious injury do not
mow up and down slopes. Always mow
across slopes.
To avoid the risk of injury to bystanders keep
all persons and pets at a safe distance from the
mower while operating.
Rotating blades can cause serious injury.
Keep hands and feet clear of mower deck and
discharge opening at all times. Always be
sure blade has stopped. Release bail handle
to turn mower off and wait for the blade
to stop rotating (approximately 3 seconds)
and disconnecting it from the power source
before removing and replacing grass catcher,
cleaning, servicing, transporting or lifting
the mower.
Objects struck by mower blade can cause
serious injury. Stay behind the handle when the
motor is running. Always ensure persons and
pets are clear of the discharge from the mower
while operating. Always inspect mowing area
before mowing and remove objects that could
be thrown by blade. Release bail handle to
turn mower off and wait for the blade to stop
rotating (approximately 3 seconds) before
crossing walk, roads, patio and gravel drives.

Additional Safety Information


WARNING: ALWAYS use safety glasses. Everyday
eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. Also use face or
dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR
CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
4
• ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
• NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.

WARNING: Some dust created by this product
contains chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
• compounds in fertilizers
• compounds in insecticides, herbicides
and pesticides
• arsenic and chromium from chemically
treated lumber
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved
safety equipment such as dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The
symbols and their definitions are as follows:
V ......................... volts
Hz ....................... hertz
min ..................... minutes
or DC ...... direct current
...................... Class I Construction
(grounded)
.../min .............. per minute
BPM .................... beats per minute
IPM ..................... impacts per minute
RPM .................... revolutions per
minute
sfpm ................... surface feet per
minute
SPM .................... strokes per minute
OPM .................... oscillations per
minute
A ......................... amperes
W ........................ watts
or AC ........... alternating current
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR
FUTURE USE
COMPONENTS (FIG. A)
Motor
Be sure your power supply agrees with the nameplate
marking. Voltage decrease of more than 10% will cause loss
of power and overheating. These tools are factory tested; if
this tool does not operate, check power supply.

Intended Use

This mower is designed for residential use.
DO nOT use under wet conditions or in presence of
flammable liquids or gases.
DO nOT let children come into contact with the tool.
Supervision is required when inexperienced operators use
this tool.
or AC/DC .... alternating or
direct current
...................... Class II
Construction
(double insulated)
n o ....................... no load speed
n ......................... rated speed
...................... earthing terminal
..................... safety alert symbol
..................... visible radiation
..................... avoid staring at
light
..................... wear respiratory
protection
..................... wear eye
protection
..................... wear hearing
protection
..................... read all
documentation
IPXX .................... IP symbol