DeWalt DW12A-O1T9739 Instruction Manual page 8

SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES, cont'd
This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this mower. Read, understand, and follow all
instructions on the mower before attempting to assemble and operate.
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WARNING: YOUR RESPONSIBILITY—Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read,
understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine - SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS!
WARNING — READ THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL(S) - Read, understand and
follow all the safety rules and instructions in the manual(s) and on the
mower before attempting to operate this mower. Failure to comply with this
information may result in personal injury or death. Keep this manual in a
safe location for future and regular reference.
DANGER — AVOID AMPUTATION INJURY - Do not put hands or feet near
or under the cutting deck. Contact with the blade can amputate hands
and feet.
DANGER — AVOID THROWN OBJECT INJURY - Remove all stones, sticks, wire,
bones, toys, and other foreign objects which could be picked up and thrown
by the blade(s). Stay in the operator zone behind the mower handles. Keep
helpers at least 75 feet (23 meters) from mower during operation. Stop
mower if anyone enters the area.
DANGER — AVOID CHILD BLADE CONTACT/THROWN OBJECT INJURY - To help
avoid blade contact or a thrown object injury, do not mow when children
or others are around. Keep bystanders, children and pets inside while the
mower is in operation. Stop mower if anyone enters the area.
DANGER — AVOID THROWN OBJECT INJURY - Do not operate the mower
without the trail shield, discharge cover or entire grass catcher in its proper
place. Stay in the operator zone behind the mower handles.
DANGER — ROTATING BLADES - To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands and
feet away. Do not operate unless discharge cover or entire grass catcher is in
its proper place. If damaged, replace immediately.
DANGER — AVOID SLIP AND FALL ON SLOPES - Slopes are a major factor
related to slip and fall accidents which can result in severe injury or death.
All slopes require extra caution. If you feel uneasy on the slope, do not mow
it. Do not mow on slopes greater than 15 degrees (25%). Only mow across
slopes, never mow up and down slopes.
DANGER— AVOID EYE INJURY - Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles
during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect
your eyes. Thrown objects which ricochet can cause serious injury to
the eyes.
DANGER— AVOID TRIPPING INJURY- Never pull the mower back toward you
while you are walking. If you must back the mower away from a wall or
obstruction first look down and behind to avoid tripping.
WARNING—GASOLINE IS FLAMMABLE - Allow the engine to cool at least five
minutes before refueling.
WARNING— AVOID BURN INJURY - The muffler and engine become very hot
and can cause serious burn injuries. Do not touch. Allow the mower to cool
for at least five minutes before storing or attempting any service.
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