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8.  Disconnect the lawn mower – Disconnect the lawn 
mower from the power supply when it is not in use, 
before servicing, when changing accessories, and when 
performing any other maintenance task.
9.  Store idle lawn mower indoors – When not in use, the 
lawn mower should be stored indoors in a dry, locked 
place out of the reach of children.
10. Maintain the lawn mower with care – Keep cutting 
edges sharp and clean for best and safest performance.
  Inspect the lawn mower cord periodically and if damage 
is found have it repaired by an authorized service facility. 
Extension cords should also be inspected periodically 
and immediately replaced if damaged. Keep handles dry, 
clean, and free from oil and grease.
Electrical Safety
1.  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.
2.  To prevent electric shock, use only with an extension cord 
suitable for outdoor use, such as SW, SOW, STW, STOW, 
SJTW, or SJTOW.
  Before use, check that the extension cord is in good 
condition. When using an extension cord, make sure to 
use one heavy enough to carry the current your product 
will draw. For lengths less than 50 feet, a No. 14 AWG 
extension cord should be used. An undersized cord will 
cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and 
overheating.
3.  To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has 
a polarized plug (i.e. one blade is wider than the other). 
Use this appliance only with a polarized, UL-listed (CSA 
certied in Canada) extension cord recommended for 
outdoor use. The appliance plug will t into a polarized 
extension cord only one way.
  If the appliance plug does not t fully into the extension 
cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not t, obtain 
a correct polarized extension cord. A polarized extension 
cord will require the use of a polarized wall outlet. The 
extension cord plug will t into the polarized wall outlet 
only one way. If the plug does not t fully into the wall 
outlet, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not t, 
contact a qualied electrician to install the proper wall 
outlet. Do not modify the appliance plug, extension cord 
receptacle, or extension cord plug in any way.
4.  To prevent the appliance cord from disconnecting from the 
extension cord during operation, make a knot with the two 
cords as shown in Table 1.
5.  Do not abuse the cord. Never pull the lawn mower by the 
cord or yank the cord to disconnect it from the receptacle. 
Keep the cord away from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
IMPORTANT!
Safety Instructions for 
Walk-Behind Mowers
General Operation
•  Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the 
machine and in the manual(s) before starting.
•  Do not put hands or feet near or under the machine. 
Always stay clear of the discharge opening.
•  Keep guards in place and in proper working order.
•  Only responsible adults who are familiar with the 
instructions should be allowed to operate this machine.
m   WARNING!   m
Electric shock may cause SEVERE INJURY or 
DEATH. Heed these warnings:
• Do not allow any part of the lawn mower to make 
contact with water while it is in operation. If the 
appliance becomes wet while turned o, wipe dry 
before starting. 
• Use only a UL-rated extension cord for outdoor,  
all-weather use. Do not use an extension cord over 
100 ft (30 m).
• Do not touch the appliance or its plug with wet hands 
or while standing in water. Wearing rubber boots 
oers some protection. 
EXTENSION CORD CHART
Cord Length:
Min. Wire Gauge (A.W.G.):
50 ft (15 m)
14
100 ft (30 m)
12
(B) Connect plug and receptacle
Cord set Appliance cord
(A) Tie cord as shown
Table 1. Method of Securing Extension Cord










