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Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blades, blade bolts and cutter assembly are not worn or damaged. Replace
worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance.
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Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
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Avoid operating the machine in wet grass, where feasible.
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Always walk, never run.
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Never operate the appliance with defective guards, or without safety devices, for example deflectors and/or grass catchers, in
place.
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Working on banks can be dangerous.
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Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
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Always be sure of your footing on slopes or wet grass.
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Mow across the face of slopes, Never up and down.
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Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
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Use extreme caution when stepping back or pulling the machine towards you.
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Never mow by pulling the mower towards you.
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Stop the blades if the machine has to be tilted for transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass and when
transporting the machine to and from the area to be mowed.
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Switch on the motor according to instructions and with feet well away from the blade(s).
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Do not tilt the machine when starting or switching on the motor, except if the machine has to be tilted for starting in long grass.
In this case, do not tilt if more than absolutely necessary and tilt only the part which is away from the operator. Always ensure
that both hands are in the operating position before returning the machine to the ground.
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Switch on the motor according to the instructions with feet well away from rotating parts.
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Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
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Always stand clear of the discharge zone when operating the machine.
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Never pick up or carry the machine while the motor is running.
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Use the right appliance
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Do not use the lawn mower for any job except that for which it is intended. Your lawn mower has been
designed to perform only one job: to mow grass.
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Don’t overreach –
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
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Objects struck by the lawn mower blade can cause severe injuries to persons. The lawn should always be carefully examined
and cleared of all objects prior to each mowing.
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Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children, and pets.
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Before and while moving backwards with the mower, look behind and down for small children and other people.
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Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
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This machine is a precise piece of power equipment, not a plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all times. Your unit
has been designed to perform one job: to mow grass. Do not use it for any other purpose.
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Don’t force the lawn mower –
it will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was designed.
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Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also, avoid
discharging material against walls or obstructions, which may cause discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator.
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To help avoid blade contact or an injury from thrown objects, stay in the operator zone behind the handles and keep children,
bystanders, helpers and pets at least 100 feet (30m) from the mower while it is in operation. Stop the machine if anyone enters
the area.
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Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your
eyes. Thrown objects that ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes. Always use a face or dust mask if the operation is
