Task Force 227684, Instruction Manual

facility. Do not use a higher rated fuse or breaker without consulting your power company. 

17.  Do not abuse the cord by pulling the mower by the cord or yanking it to disconnect it from the 

receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges. 

18.  Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled over the foot during a fall caused by 

slipping or tripping. Never operate this machine in bare feet, sandals

or lightweight (e.g. canvas) 

shoes. Don’t

hold on to the mower if you are falling; release the handle immediately. 

19.  Never pull the mower back toward you while you are walking. If you must back the mower away 

from a wall or obstruction first look down and behind to avoid tripping and then follow these 
steps: 

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  Step back from the mower to fully extend your arms. 

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  Be sure you are well balanced. 

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  Pull the mower back slowly. 

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  Repeat these steps as needed. 

20.  Do not use lawn mower for any job except that for which it is intended. Do not force the lawn 

mower. 

21.  Do not operate the mower while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 

22.  Stay Alert: Do not operate the mower when you are tired. Watch what you are doing. Use 

common sense. 

23.  Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with the blade can 

amputate hands and feet. 

24.  Never attempt to make a wheel or cutting height adjustment while the motor is running. 

25.  Avoid dangerous environments

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 Never operate the mower in the rain or in wet or damp grass. 

26.  Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light. Walk, never run. 

27.  Stop the blade when crossing gravel driveways, walkways or roads. 

28.  If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the motor and check immediately for the 

cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. 

29.  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 continues to rotate for a few seconds after 
the motor is shut off. Never place any part of the body in the blade area until you are sure the 
blade has stopped rotating. 

30.  Never operate mower without proper trail shield, discharge cover, grass catcher, blade/motor 

control or other safety protective devices in place and working. Never operate mower with 
damaged safety devices. Failure to do so can result in personal injury. 

Slope Operation

Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents that can result in severe injury. Operation 
on slopes requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. For your safety, use 
the slope gauge included as part of this manual to measure slopes before operating this unit on a 
sloped or hilly area. If the slope is greater than 15

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, do not mow it.

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