Worx Pacesetter WG789 User Manual page 12

for which it is intended.
1.2 PrEParaTioN
a) Thoroughly inspect the area where the
equipment is to be used and remove all
stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other
foreign objects.
b) Do not operate the equipment when
barefoot or wearing sandals. Always wear
substantial footwear.
c) Disengage the self-propelled mechanism
or drive clutch on units so equipped before
starting the motor.
d) Never attempt to make a wheel height
adjustment while the motor is running.
e) Mow only in daylight or in good artificial
light.
f) Never operate the equipment on wet grass.
Always be sure of your footing. Keep a firm
hold on the handle and walk, never run.
1.3 oPEraTioN
a) Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times.
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b) Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel
drives, walks, or roads.
c) After striking a foreign object, stop the
motor, unplug, thoroughly inspect the
mower for any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and operating
the mower.
d) If the equipment should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the motor and check
immediately for the cause. Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble.
e) Stop the motor and unplug whenever you
leave the equipment, before cleaning the
mower housing, and before making any
repairs or inspections.
f) Shut the motor off and wait until the blade
comes to a complete stop before removing
the grass catcher or before unclogging the
chute.
g) Mow across the face of slopes, never up
and down. Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes. Do not mow
excessively steep slopes.
h) Never operate the mower without proper
guards, plates, or other safety protective
Cordless self-propelled lawn mower
devices in place.
i) Do not wash with a hose, avoid getting
water in motor and electrical connections.
1.4 maiNTENaNCE
a) Check the blade and the engine mounting
bolts at frequent intervals for proper
tightness.
b) Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to
be sure the equipment is in safe working
condition.
c) Check bag frequently for deterioration and
wear, and replace worn bags. Check that
replacement bags comply with the original
manufacturer's recommendations or
specifications.
d) Replace the blade if it is bent or cracked.
An unbalanced blade causes vibration
that could damage the motor drive unit or
cause personal injury.
e) Sharpen a dull blade equally at each end to
maintain the balance.
f) Clear the blade thoroughly and check its
balance by supporting it horizontally on a
thin nail through its center 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.
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