Operating Guide
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SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
I M P O R T A N T
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below
may result in electric shock, re, and/or serious personal injury.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of ammable
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.
• Never allow children to operate the equipment. This is not a toy. Never allow adults to operate
the equipment without proper instruction.
• Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft. away.
• Always wear safety glasses with side shields. 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 eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 when operating this product.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not expose to rain; store indoors.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only identical manufacturer’s replacement parts
and accessories. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.
• Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in any moving parts.
• Wear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Avoid loose garments or jewelry that could get
caught in moving parts of the machine.
• Keep rm 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.
• Never place hands, fingers or feet inside the reel. Although a motor does not power this
mower, when the wheels turn the reel spins and can cut.
• Never mow when grass is wet as it can be slippery.
• Do not use the reel mower while barefoot or while wearing sandals.
• Walk behind, never run, while using reel mower. Always make sure of your footing when using
this reel mower.
• Never intentionally strike or hit trees, fences, etc. This can cause injuries or severely damage
the reel mower mechanisms.
• Make sure your reel mower is in a safe operating condition. Do not attempt to operate this reel
mower if damaged. Contact customer service or have the reel mower repaired by a qualied
repair service provider before using.
• Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.