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the blade. Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury.
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Plan your mowing pattern in such a way as to avoid discharging material toward
roads, sidewalks, bystanders, etc. Do not discharge material against a wall or
obstruction. Doing so may cause the discharged material to ricochet back toward the
operator.
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Always wear proper eye protection that complies with ANSI Z87.1 in order to
protect your eyes while operating or performing any adjustment or repair. Thrown
objects that ricochet can cause serious eye injury.
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Always wear a face mask or a dust mask when operating the mower in a dusty
environment.
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Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can get caught in moving
parts. The wearing of protective gloves and safety footwear is recommended.
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Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled over the operator’s foot
during a fall caused by slipping or tripping. Do not operate this mower in bare feet,
or while wearing sandals or lightweight (e.g., canvas) shoes. Do not hold on to 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 an obstruction, first look down and behind in order to
avoid tripping, and then follow these steps:
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Step back from the mower in order to fully extend your arms.
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Be sure that you are well balanced.
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Pull the mower back slowly.
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Do not use the mower for any job except that for which it is intended. Do not force the
mower.
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Do not operate the mower while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Stay Alert: Do not operate the mower when you are tired. Pay attention to what you
are doing. Use common sense.
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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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Do not attempt to adjust the wheels or the cutting height while the motor is running.
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Avoid dangerous environments. Do not operate the mower in the rain or in wet or
damp grass.
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Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light. Do not rush a mowing job.
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Stop the blade when crossing gravel driveways, walkways, or roads.
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If the mower starts to vibrate excessively, stop the motor , remove the battery and
check for the cause immediately. Vibration is generally a sign that the mower is not
working properly or needs repair.
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Stop the motor and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing
the grass catcher or unclogging the chute. The cutting blade will continue to rotate
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