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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 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 mower without a proper trail shield, discharge cover, grass catcher, switch control,
or other safety device in place and in working order. Do not operate the mower with damaged
safety devices. Doing so can result in injury.
• Don’t force the lawn mower. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
• Always store your lawn mower indoors. When not in use, the lawn mower should be stored in-
doors in a dry and locked place, out of reach of children.
• Maintain your lawn mower. Keep cutting edges sharp and clean to ensure the best performance
and safe operation.
• If lawn mower strikes a foreign object, follow these steps:
• Stop lawn mower, release the bail lever.
• Remove the battery.
• Inspect for damage.
• Repair any damage before restarting and operating the lawn mower.
• Do not charge lawn mower in rain or in wet location.
• Remove or disconnect battery before servicing, cleaning or removing material from lawn mower.
• Inspect lawn mower cord periodically and, if damaged, have it repaired by an authorized service
facility.
• Use identical replacement blades only.
• Do not open or damage the battery. Damaged batteries can release corrosive electrolytes which
can cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
• When using, keep out of water, direct sunlight and do not expose to rain.
• Store indoors and do not expose to rain or water. Avoid direct sunshine.
CHILD SAFETY
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not aware of the presence of children.
• Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult.
• Do not allow children under the age of 14 to operate this mower. Children who are 14 years of age
and older must read and understand the operating instructions and safety rules in this manual,
and must be trained and supervised by a parent.
• Stay alert and turn the mower off if a child or any other person enters the mowing area.
• Look behind and down for small children before and while moving backwards.
• Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that
may obscure your view of a child who may run into the path of the mower.
SAFETY INFORMATION
