Milwaukee M18 FUEL F2LM21 Operator's Manual page 4

• Operation on a Slope:
• Mow across slopes, not up and down. Do not
operate on steep slopes.
• Exercise extreme caution when changing direc-
tion on slopes. Avoid starting and stopping on
slopes. Avoid making sudden changes in speed
or direction. Make turns slowly and gradually.
•
Use caution while operating near dropoffs.
• Do not operate machine under any condition
where traction, steering, or stability is in
question. Tyres could slide even if the wheels
are stopped.
Do not leave the machine running unattended.
•
Always park on level ground and release the
bail bar.
•Close battery cover during use.
• Do not stare at LED lights.
Maintenance
• Check the blade and all assembly and adjust-
ment bolts and fasteners at frequent intervals
for proper tightness.
• Inspect grass bag frequently and replace with
recommended replacement if there are signs of
wear or deterioration.
• Do not wash with a hose; avoid getting water in
the lawn mower and electrical connections.
Remove batteries
•
assembling, adjusting, cleaning, unclogging,
or when lawn mower not in use.
• Maintain lawn mower with care – Keep cutting
edges sharp and clean for best and safest
performance.
• Use identical MILWAUKEE
blades only.
• Use caution when servicing blades. Wrap the
blade(s) or wear gloves. Replace damaged
blades. Do not repair damaged blade or alter
blade mounting holes.
• Sharpen a dull blade equally at each end to
maintain the balance.
• Clean the blade thoroughly and check its balance
by supporting it horizontally on a nail through
its centre hole. The nail should also be in a
horizontal position. If either end of the blade
rotates downward, remove some metal from the
heavy or lower end until the blade is balanced.
It is balanced when neither end drops.
Replace the blade if it is bent or cracked. An
•
unbalanced blade causes vibration that could
damage the lawn mower or cause personal
injury.
• Store idle lawn mower indoors. When not in
use, lawn mower should be stored in an
indoor, dry, and locked-up place – out of reach
of children. Remove batteries for storage.
• Use two people whenever it is necessary to lift
or carry the lawn mower. Lawn mower is heavy.
Lift with legs, not back.
Always use common sense and be cautious
•
when using lawn mowers. It is not possible to
anticipate every situation that could result in a
dangerous outcome. Do not use this lawn mower
if you do not understand these operating
instructions or you feel the work is beyond your
capability; contact MILWAUKEE
professional for additional information or training.
• Maintain labels and nameplates. These carry
important information. If unreadable or missing,
before maintaining,
replacement
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Tool or a trained
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contact a MILWAUKEE
replacement.
ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY RULES
To reduce the risk of fire, personal
WARNING
injury, and product damage due to
a short circuit, never immerse your tool, battery
pack or charger in fluid or allow a fluid to flow inside
them. Corrosive or conductive fluids, such as
seawater, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach
or bleach-containing products, etc., can cause a
short circuit.
Do not charge non-rechargeable
WARNING
batteries.
READ AND SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE USE.
SYMBOLOGY
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Volts
Direct Current
RPM
Revolutions per Minute
Keep hands and feet away from the
blades.
Safety alert symbol
Objects may be thrown or ricochet
in all directions.
Read operator's manual
Wear eye protection
Do not operate in rain or wet
conditions
Do not reach under blade guard
Mow across slopes, not up and
down. Do not operate on steep
slopes.
Do not operate within 30 m of
children, bystanders, or animals.
Do not stare at the operating light
source.
Risk of electric shock
Do not wash with a hose; avoid
getting water in the lawn mower and
electrical connections.
Start Blade button
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