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WARNING!
READ AND UNDERSTAND
ALL
• Always wear safety glasses with side shields marked
INSTRUCTIONS.Failure
to follow
all instructions
listed below and on the machine may result in electric
shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
• This cutting machine is capable of amputating
hands
and feet and throwing
objects.
Failure to observe
all
safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
• Do
not
operate
power
tools
in
explosive
atmospheres,
such as in the presence
of flammable
liquids,
gases,
or dust. Power
tools create
sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Avoid body contact with grounded
surfaces such as
pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators.
There is an
increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
• Do not
use the
lawn
mower
in damp
or wet
conditions or operate in the rain.
• Never allow adults to operate the product
without
proper instruction.
• Keep the area clear of all bystanders, children, and pets
while mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
• Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert
to the presence of children. Children are often attracted
to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume
that children will remain where you last saw them.
• Keep children out of the mowing area and under
the watchful care of a responsible adult other than
the operator.
• Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the
area.
• Never allow children to operate the machine.
• Use extra care when approaching
blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your
view of a child.
• Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry. They can be
caught in moving parts.
• Keep firm footing and balance.
Do not overreach.
Overreaching
can result in loss of balance.
• Do not operate
the equipment
while
barefoot
or
when wearing sandals
or similar lightweight
footwear.
Wear protective footwear that will protect your feet and
improve your footing on slippery surfaces.
• Do not leave the mower unattended while running.
• Keep hands and feet away from cutting area. Keep
clear of the discharge opening at all times.
• Operate
the lawn mower only in daylight
or good
artificial light.
to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Everyday glasses have only
impact resistant lenses. They are NOT safety glasses.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of eye injury. Use
face mask if operation is dusty.
• Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked to comply
with ANSI Z87.1 standard when operating this product.
• Use the right appliance.
Do not use the lawn mower
for any job except that for which it is intended.
• Do not force the lawn mower. It will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
• Stay alert,
watch
what
you are doing,
and use
common
sense when
operating
the lawn
mower.
Do not operate
the mower while tired or under the
influence
of drugs, alcohol,
or medication.
A moment
of inattention
while
operating
the lawn mower may
result in serious personal injury.
• Keep machine
in good working
condition.
Keep
blades sharp and guards in place and in working order.
• Check
all nuts,
bolts,
and screws
at frequent
intervals for proper tightness to be sure the equipment
is in safe working condition.
• Stop the motor and wait until the blade comes to a
complete stop and remove power cord before cleaning
the lawn
mower,
removing
the grass
catcher,
or
unclogging the discharge guard.
• When
not in use, the mower
should
be stored
indoors in a dry, locked up place--out
of the reach of
children.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, this product has
a polarized
plug (one blade is wider than the other)
and will require the use of a polarized
extension cord.
The plug will fit into a polarized
extension
cord only
one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the extension
cord, reverse
the plug. If the plug still does not fit,
obtain a correct polarized extension
cord. A polarized
extension
cord will require the use of a polarized
wall
outlet. This plug will fit into the polarized
wall outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the wall
outlet,
reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician to install the proper wall
outlet. Do not change the equipment
plug, extension
cord receptacle, or extension
cord plug in any way.
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to pull
the lawn mower or to disconnect
the plug from an
outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or
moving
parts. Replace
damaged
cords immediately.
Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.
• Make sure your extension
cord is in good condition.
When
using an extension
cord, be sure to use one
heavy enough to carry the current
your product
wil!
draw. A wire gauge
size (A.W.G.)
of at least
14 is
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