Manual

Owner's Hanua!
SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
_, WARNING:Readall instructions when using electric gardening appliances. Basic safety
precautions should always befollowed to reducethe risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.
FORALL LAWNMOWERS
a) Avoid DangerousEnvironment
Don't useappliances in damp or wet locations.
b) Don't Usein Rain.
c) KeepChildren Away
All bystanders (visitors) should be kept at a safe distance from work area.
d) DressProperly
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can becaught in moving parts. Useof rubber gloves and
substantial footwear is recommendedwhen working outdoors.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
e) Usesafetyglasses
Always useface or dust mask if operation is dusty.
f) Use right appliance
Do not use appliancefor anyjob except that for which it is intended.
g) Don'tforce appliance
It will dothe job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
h) Don't overreach
Keep proper footing and balanceat all times.
i) Stay alert
Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.Do not operateappliance when you are tired.
j) Store idle appliances indoors
When not in use, appliancesshould bestored indoors in dry, and high or locked-up place-out of reach
of children.
k) Maintain appliancewith care
Keep cutting edgesharp and clean for bestand safest performance and to reduce the risk of injury.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Keep handlesdry, clean, and free from
oil and grease.
J)Check damaged parts
Before further useof the appliance, a guard or other part that is damagedshould becarefully checked
to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Checkfor alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakageof parts, mounting, and anyother condition that may
affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should beproperly repaired or replaced by
an authorized service center unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.
m) Keepguards in place and in workingorder.
n) Keep blades sharp.
o) Keephandsand feet away from cuttingarea.
p) Objects struckby the lawn mowerblade cancausesevere injuries to persons.
The lawnshouldalways he carefully examined and clearedof aJJobjectspriorto each mowing.
q) if lawn mowerstrikesa foreign object, follow thesesteps:
i) Stop lawn mower. Remove the safety key.
ii) Inspect for damage.
iii) Repairany damage before restarting and operating the lawn mower
r) Use identical replacementblades only.