Black & Decker BEMW351 Mode D'emploi page 8

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Do not put hands or feet near or under
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the lawn mower. Keep clear of the
discharger opening at all times.
Clear the area where the lawn mower
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is to be used of objects such as rocks,
sticks, wire, toys, bones etc., which
could be thrown by the blade.
Objects struck by the blade can cause
severe injury to persons. Stay behind
the handle when the motor is running.
Do not operate the lawn mower
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barefooted or while wearing sandals.
Always wear substantial footwear.
Do not pull lawn mower backward
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unless absolutely necessary. Always
look down and behind before and
while moving backward.
Never direct discharged material
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toward anyone. Avoid discharging
material against a wall or obstruction.
Material may ricochet back toward the
operator. Release the start handle to
turn the lawn mower off and stop the
blade when crossing gravel surfaces.
Do not operate the lawn mower
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without the entire grass collector,
discharge guard, rear guard, or other
safety protective devices in place and
working. Periodically check all guards
and safety protective devices to
ensure they are in good working order
and will operate properly and perform
their intended function.
Replace a damaged guard or other
safety device before further use.
Never leave a running lawn mower
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unattended.
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Always release the bail bar to stop the
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motor and wait until the blade comes
to a complete stop before cleaning the
lawn mower, removing the grass bag,
unclogging the discharge guard, when
leaving the lawn mower, or before
making any adjustments, repairs or
inspections.
Operate lawn mower only in daylight
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or good artificial light when objects in
the path of the blade are clearly visible
from the operating area of the lawn
mower.
Do not operate the lawn mower while
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under the influence of alcohol or drugs,
or when your are tired or ill. Always
stay alert, watch what you are doing,
and use common sense.
Avoid dangerous environments.
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Never operate the lawn mower in
damp or wet grass, never use lawn
mower in the rain. Always be sure of
your footing, walk, never run.
If the lawn mower should start to
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vibrate abnormally, release the on/off
switch, wait for the blade to stop and
then check for the cause immediately.
Vibration is generally a warning of
trouble, see the troubleshooting guide
for advise in the case of abnormal
vibration.
Always wear proper eye and
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respiratory protection when operating
the lawn mower.
The use of any accessory or
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attachment not recommended for
use with this lawn mower could be