on slopes requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a
slope, do not mow it.
Do:
• Mow across the face of slopes; never mow up and
down. Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
• Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or
bumps which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass
can hide obstacles.
Do not:
• Mow excessively steep slopes.
• Mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments; you
could lose your footing or balance.
• Mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.
• Mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could cause
slipping.
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SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT
Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool.
Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate
the tool better and safer.
Symbol
Name
Explanation
V
Volt
Voltage
A
Amperes
Current
Hz
Hertz
Frequency (cycles per
second)
W
Watt
Power
min
Minutes
Time
/min
Per Minute
Revolutions, strokes, sur-
face speed, orbits etc.,
per minute
Alternating
Current
Type of current
Direct Cur-
rent
Type or a characteristic
of current
no
No Load
Speed
Rotational speed, at no
load
Safety Alert Precautions that involve
your safety.
Eye Protec-
tion
Always wear eye protec-
tion with side shields
marked to comply with
ANSI Z87.1 when operat-
ing this equipment.
WARNING
--- Wet Con-
ditions
Do not expose the prod-
uct to rain or moist condi-
tions.
Symbol
Name
Explanation
Read Opera-
tor’s Manual
To reduce the risk of in-
jury, user must read and
understand operator’s
manual before using this
product.
Maintain
Safety Devi-
ces
Do not open or remove
safety devices while the
tool is running.
Looking Be-
hind While
Backing
Look down and behind
first to avoid tripping
when pulling back.
DANGER ---
Keep Hands
and Feet
Away
To reduce the risk of in-
jury, keep hands and feet
away from rotating parts.
Do not operate unless
discharge cover or grass
bag is in its proper place.
If damaged, replace im-
mediately.
DANGER ---
Keep By-
standers
Away
All visitors should be kept
at a distance from work
area.
DANGER ---
Thrown Deb-
ris
Remove objects that can
be thrown by the blade in
any direction. Wear safe-
ty glasses.
DANGER ---
Steep Slope
Hazard
Use extra caution on
slopes. do not mow
slopes greater than 15
degrees.
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RISK LEVELS
The following signal words and meanings are intended
to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYM-
BOL
SIGNAL
MEANING
DANGER
Indicates an imminently
hazardous situation,which,
if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially haz-
ardous situation,which, if
not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially haz-
ardous situation, which, if
not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
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