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40V Max* Lawn Mower
Owner's Manual
LAWN MOWER SAFETY CONT’D
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the product is in safe working
condition.
Check the grass catcher frequently for wear or deterioration.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
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Operate the product in daylight or in good artificial light.
Avoid operating the product in wet grass, where feasible.
Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
Walk, never run.
OPERATION
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Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
Do not mow excessively steep slopes.
Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the product towards you.
Stop the cutting blade(s) if the product has to be tilted for transportation
when crossing surfaces other than grass, and when transporting the product
to and from the area to be mowed.
Never operate the product with defective guards, or without safety devices,
for example deflectors and/or grass catchers, in place.
Start the product or switch on the product carefully according to instruc-
tions and with feet well away from the cutting blade(s).
Do not tilt the product when switching on the motor, except if the product
has to be tilted for starting. In this case, do not tilt it more than absolutely
necessary and lift only the part, which is away from the operator.
Do not start the product when standing in front of the discharge chute.
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the
discharge opening at all times.
Never pick up or carry a product while the safety key is inserted.
Stop the machine, and remove the disabling device. Make sure that all
moving parts have come to a complete stop:
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Whenever you leave the product.
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Before clearing blockages or unclogging chute.
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Before checking, cleaning or working on the product.
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After striking a foreign object. Inspect the machine for damage and make
repairs before restarting and operating the product.
If the product starts to vibrate abnormally (check immediately).
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Inspect for damage.
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Replace or repair any damaged parts.
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Check for and tighten any loose parts.
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