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SAFETY INFORMATION
• Household circuit: This mower is designed to operate on a 15 A circuit. If the mower has
difficulty starting when connected to a circuit that contains a standard 15 A fuse or circuit
breaker, call the toll-free helpline (1-888-909-6757). Do not use a fuse or circuit breaker with
higher rating than that specied for your particular branch circuit.
• Do not abuse the cord by pulling the mower by the cord or yanking on the cord in order to
disconnect it from the outlet. Keep the cord away from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
• 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.
• Never pull the mower back toward you while you are walking. If you must back the mower
away from a wall or an obstruction, rst look down and behind in order to avoid tripping, and
then follow these steps:
• Step back from the mower in order to fully extend your arms.
• Be sure that you are well balanced.
• Pull the mower back slowly.
• Repeat these steps as necessary.
• Do not use mower for any job except that for which it is intended. Do not force the mower.
• Do not operate the mower while under the inuence of alcohol or drugs.
• Stay Alert: Do not operate the mower when you are tired. Pay attention to what you are doing.
Use common sense.
• Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with the blade
can ampu tate hands and feet.
• Do not attempt to adjust the wheels or the cutting height while the motor is running.
• Avoid dangerous environments. Do not operate the mower in the rain or in wet or damp grass.
• Mow only in daylight or in good articial light. Do not rush a mowing job.
• Stop the blade when crossing gravel driveways, walkways, or roads.
• If the mower starts to vibrate abnormally, stop the motor and check for the cause immediately.
Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
• 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 for a few seconds
after the motor is shut off. Do not place any part of your body in the blade area until you are
sure that the blade has stopped rotating.
• Never operate the mower without a proper trail shield, discharge cover, grass catcher, switch
control, or other safety protective devices in place and in working order. Do not operate the
mower with damaged safety devices. Doing so can result in injury.
OPERATING ON A SLOPE
Slopes are a major factor related to accidents involving slips and falls, which can result in severe
injury. Operating the mower on a slope requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope,
do not mow it. For your safety, use the slope gauge that is included as part of this manual to
measure slopes before operating this mower on a sloped or hilly area. Do not mow a slope that
has an angle of greater than 15°.
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