Safety Warnings - Makita XML12 Instruction Manual

SAFETY WARNINGS

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING:
When using electric lawn mow-
ers, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
and personal injury; including the following.
Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the
mower and in the instruction manuals. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and the proper use of the
mower before starting.
WARNING!
Training
This mower is capable of amputating hands
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and feet and throwing objects. Failure to
observe the following safety instructions
could result in serious injury or death.
2. Only allow responsible adults, who are familiar
with the instruction, to operate the mower.
Preparation
1. Keep Children Away - All visitors should be kept
a safe distance from work area. Be alert and turn
mower off if a child enters the area. Use extra care
when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or
other objects that may block your view of a child.
2. Dress Properly - Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts.
Use of rubber gloves and substantial footwear is
recommended when working outdoors. Do not
operate the mower when barefoot or wearing open
sandals.
Use Safety Glasses- Always use face or dust
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mask if operation is dusty.
4. Objects struck by the lawn mower blade can
cause severe injuries to persons. The lawn
should always be carefully examined and
cleared of all objects prior to each mowing.
Stay behind the handle when the engine
(motor) is running.
Be sure the area is clear of other people before
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mowing. Stop mower if anyone enters the area.
Do not insert the lock key into mower until it is
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ready to be used.
7. Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other
hidden objects. Uneven terrain could cause a slip
and fall accident. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
8. Check the blades or blade bolts carefully for
cracks or damage before operation. Replace
cracked or damaged blades or blade bolts
immediately.
9. Before operation, inspect the mower or blades
for any damage.
Operation
1. Avoid Dangerous Environment - Never operate
the mower in damp or wet locations. Always be
sure of your footing: keep a firm hold on the han-
dle and walk; never run.
2. Don't Use In Rain.
Use Right Appliance - Do not use lawn mower for
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any job except that for which it is intended.
Don't Force Lawn Mower - It will do the job better
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and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
5. Don't Overreach - Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. Do not mow near drop offs,
ditches, or embankments. You could lose your
footing or balance.
6. Stay Alert - Watch what you are doing. Use com-
mon sense. Do not operate lawn mower when you
are tired. Do not operate machine while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs. A moment of inat-
tention while operating the mower may result in
serious personal injury.
7. Remove Battery From Lawn Mower - Remove
the battery when not in use, before servicing,
cleaning, removing material from the lawn mower,
or changing accessories such as mower blades,
and the like.
8. Keep hands and feet away from cutting area.
Keep clear of the discharge opening at all
times.
9. If the mower strikes a foreign object, follow
these steps:
• Stop the mower. Release the switch. Wait
until the blade comes to a complete stop.
• Remove the lock key and the battery pack.
• Inspect the mower for any damage.
• Repair any damage before restarting and
operating the mower. Replace the blade if it
is damaged in any way.
10. Never direct discharged material toward
anyone. Avoid discharging material against a
wall or obstruction. Material may ricochet back
toward the operator. Stop the blade when crossing
gravel surfaces.
11. Do not pull the mower backwards unless
absolutely necessary. When you are compelled
to back the mower from a fence or other similar
obstruction, look down and behind before and
while moving backwards.
12. Release switch lever and wait for blade rotation to
stop before crossing driveways, walks, roads and
any gravel-covered areas. Also remove the lock key if
you leave it, reach to pick up or remove something out
of your way, or for any other reason that may distract
you from what you are doing.
13. Do not operate machine without the entire grass
catcher, discharge guard, rear guard, or other safety
protective devices in place and working.
14. Stop the motor and remove the lock key when-
ever you leave the equipment, before cleaning
the mower or unclogging the chute and mak-
ing any repairs or inspections.
15. Shut the motor off and wait until the blade comes to
a complete stop before removing the grass catcher.
Beware that the blades coast after turn off.
16. Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
17. If the mower starts to vibrate abnormally
(check immediately)
- inspect for damage,
- replace or repair any damaged parts,
- check for and tighten any loose parts.
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