Specific Safety Rules - LawnMaster MEB1016M R Operator's Manual

GENERAL SAFETY RULES
■ Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s)
to be used for the lawn mower. Receptacles are available having built- in GFCI protection and may
be used for this measure of safety .
■ Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged. eep handles dry, clean, and free
from oil or grease.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

■ Do not operate the mower with out the entire grass catcher, discharge guard, rear guard, or other
safety protective devices in place and working.
■ Follow manufacturer's instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories. Only use
accessories approved by the manufacturer.
■ Clear the wor area before each use. Remove all objects such as roc s, stic s, wire, bones, toys,
or other obj ects which can be thrown by the blade. Stay behind the handle when the motor is running.
■ Avoid holes, ruts, bumps, roc s, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could cause a slip and fall
accident.
■ Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or emban ments.
■ Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
■ Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads, sidewal s, bystanders, and
the like. Also, avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction, which may cause the
material to ricochet back toward the operator.
■ Do not mow on wet grass or excessively steep slopes. Poor footing could cause a slip and fall .
accident. Walk, never run.
■ Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may bloc
y o ur view.
■ Do not pull the mower bac ward unless absolutely necessary. If y ou must back the mower away
from a wall or obstruction, first look down and behind to avoid tripping.
■ Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoid dischargingmaterial against a wall or obstruction.
Material may ricochet back toward the operator. Stop the blade when crossing gravel surfaces.
■ Objects struc by the lawn mower blade can cause severe injuries to persons. The lawn should alway s
be carefully examined and cleared of all obj ects prior to each mowing.
■ If the lawn mower stri es a foreign object, follow these steps:
• Stop the lawn mower and release the switch control.
• Disconnect the power cord.
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