Task Force 227684, Instruction Manual

1.  Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down Exercise extreme caution when changing 

direction on slopes. 

2.  Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall 

grass can hide obstacles. Remove all objects such as rocks, tree limbs, etc., which could be 
tripped over or thrown by the blade. 

3.  Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury. If you feel you 

are losing your balance, release the blade/motor control handle immediately, and the blade will 
stop rotating within 3 seconds. 

Do Not:

1.  Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments; you could lose your footing or balance. 
2.  Do not mow slopes greater than 15

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, as shown on the slope gauge. 

3.  Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could cause slipping. 

Children 

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Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children.

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Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult. 

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  Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area. 

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  Before and while moving backwards, look behind and down for small children. 

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  Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects 

that may obscure your vision of a child who may run into the mower. 

2.  Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a power mower. Children 14 years old and 

over should read and understand the operating instructions and safety rules in this manual 
and should be trained and supervised by a parent.

SERVICE

1.  When servicing use only identical replacement parts listed in this manual.

Use of parts which do 

not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and 
compromise safety! 

2.  Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the blade and all moving parts have 

stopped. Disconnect the power cord when not in use to prevent accidental start-ups. 

3.  Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. 

4.  Inspect lawn mower power cord and extension cords periodically and replace immediately, if 

damaged. Lawn mower power cord should be repaired by an authorized service facility only. 

5.  Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease. 

6.  To reduce a fire hazard, keep the motor free of grass, leaves and debris build-up. 

7.  Check the blade and motor mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, 

visually inspect blade for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, and worn). 

8.  Maintain your mower with care

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 Keep mower blade sharp and clean for best and safe 

performance. Mower blades are sharp and can cut, wrap the blades or wear gloves and use 
extra caution when servicing them. 

9.  Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working 

condition. 

Do:

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