Use and Care Manual
56-VOLT LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS MOWER — LM2000-S/LM2000-S-FC 9
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Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact
with the blade can amputate hands and feet.
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A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact or injuries from
thrown objects.
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Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled over the foot during a
fall caused by slipping or tripping.
Do not hold onto the mower if you are falling; release the handle immediately.
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Never pull the mower back toward you while you are walking. If you must back
the mower away from a wall or obstruction rst look down and behind to avoid
tripping and then following these steps:
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Step back from mower to fully extend your arms.
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Be sure you are well balanced with sure footing.
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Pull the mower back slowly, no more than half way toward you.
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Repeat these steps as needed.
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Do not operate the mower while under the inuence of alcohol or drugs.
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Stay alert – watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate the
lawn mower when you are tired.
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The motor/blade control handle is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass
its operation. Doing so makes the safety device inoperative and may result in
personal injury through contact with the rotating blade. The motor/blade control
handle must operate easily in both directions and automatically return to the
disengaged position when released.
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Avoid dangerous environments – Don’t use lawn mowers in damp or wet locations.
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Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury.
If you feel you are losing your footing, release the motor/blade control handle
immediately and the blade will stop rotating within three seconds.
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Mow only in daylight or good articial light. Walk, never run while operating.
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Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives, walks or roads.
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If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the motor and check
immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.