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14. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating
parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at
all times.
15. Do not transport the mower while the mower is
turned on.
16. Avoid operating the mower in wet grass.
17. Never operate the mower in the rain.
18. Always keep a rm hold on the handle.
19. Don't grasp the exposed cutting blades or
cutting edges when picking up or holding the
mower.
20. Keep hands and feet away from rotating
blades. Caution - Blades coast after the mower
is switched o.
21. Stop operation immediately if you notice
anything unusual. Switch o the mower and
remove the lock key. Then inspect the mower.
22. Never attempt to make cutting height adjust-
ments while mower is running if the mower
has cutting height adjustment feature.
23. Release switch lever and wait for blade rota-
tion to stop before crossing driveways, walks,
roads, and any gravel-covered areas. Also
remove the lock key if you leave the mower,
reach to pick up or remove something out of
your way, or for any other reason that may
distract you from what you are doing.
24. If the mower strikes a foreign object, follow
these steps:
- Stop the mower, release the switch lever and
wait until the blade comes to a complete stop.
- Remove the lock key and the battery
cartridge.
- Thoroughly inspect the mower for any
damage.
- Replace the blade if it is damaged in any way.
Repair any damage before restarting and con-
tinuing to operate the mower.
25. Do not start the mower when standing in front
of the discharge opening.
26. If the mower starts to vibrate abnormally
(check immediately)
- inspect for damage,
- replace or repair any damaged parts,
- check for and tighten any loose parts.
27. Never direct discharged material toward
anyone. Avoid discharging material against a
wall or obstruction.Materialmayricochetback
toward the operator. Stop the blade when crossing
gravel surfaces.
28. Do not pull the mower backwards unless
absolutely necessary.Whenyouarecompelled
to back the mower from a fence or other similar
obstruction, look down and behind before and
while moving backwards.
29. Shut the motor o and wait until the blade
comes to a complete stop before removing the
grass catcher. Beware that the blades coast after
turno.
Maintenance and storage
1. Replace worn or damaged parts for safety.
Use only genuine replacement parts and
accessories.
2. Inspect and maintain the mower regularly.
3. When not in use, store the mower out of the
reach of children.
4. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to
be sure the equipment is in safe working
condition.
5. Check the grass basket frequently for wear or
deterioration. For storage, always make sure
the grass basket is empty. Replace a worn
grass basket with a new factory replacement
for safety.
6. Use only the manufacturer genuine blades
specied in this manual.
7. Be careful during adjustment of the mower
to prevent entrapment of the ngers between
moving blades and xed parts of the mower.
8. Do not wash with a hose; avoid getting water
in motor and electrical connections.
9. Check the blade mounting bolt at frequent
intervals for proper tightness.
10. Always allow the mower to cool down before
storing.
11. When servicing the blades be aware that, even
though the power source is switched o, the
blades can still be moved.
12. Never remove or tamper with safety devices.
Check their proper operation regularly. Never
do anything to interfere with the intended
function of a safety device or to reduce the
protection provided by a safety device.
Battery tool use and care
1. Recharge only with the charger specied by
the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for
onetypeofbatterypackmaycreateariskofre
whenusedwithanotherbatterypack.
2. Use power tools only with specically desig-
nated battery packs.Useofanyotherbattery
packsmaycreateariskofinjuryandre.
3. When battery pack is not in use, keep it away
from other metal objects, like paper clips,
coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal
objects, that can make a connection from one
terminal to another.Shortingthebatterytermi-
nalstogethermaycauseburnsorare.
4. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If con-
tact accidentally occurs, ush with water. If
liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical
help.Liquidejectedfromthebatterymaycause
irritation or burns.
5. Do not use a battery pack or tool that is dam-
aged or modied.Damagedormodiedbatteries
mayexhibitunpredictablebehaviourresultingin
re,explosionorriskofinjury.
6. Do not expose a battery pack or tool to re or
excessive temperature.Exposuretoreortem-
peratureabove130°Cmaycauseexplosion.
7. Follow all charging instructions and do not
charge the battery pack or tool outside the
temperature range specied in the instruc-
tions.Chargingimproperlyorattemperatures
outsidethespeciedrangemaydamagethe
batteryandincreasetheriskofre.