Safety Guidelines - Definitions; General Operation - Black & Decker CM2060 Mode D'emploi

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The information it contains
relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols
below are used to help you recognize this information.
DANGER:
WARNING:
CAUTION:
NOTICE:
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
The following are explanations of
important safety hazard pictorials on
the mower.
1. User must read and
understand the instruction
manual.
2. To avoid the risk of serious
injury do not mow up and
down slopes. Always mow
across slopes.
3. To avoid the risk of injury to
bystanders keep all persons
and pets at a safe distance
from the mower while operating.
4. Rotating blades can cause
serious injury. Keep hands
and feet clear of mower deck
and discharge opening at all
times. Always be sure blade
has stopped (wait for the blade to stop
rotating (approximately 3 seconds) after
releasing bail handle and removing the
safety key) before removing and replacing
grass catcher, cleaning, servicing,
transporting or lifting the mower.
5. Objects struck by mower
blade can cause serious injury.
Stay behind the handle when
the motor is running. Always
ensure persons and pets are
clear of the discharge from the mower
while operating. Always inspect mowing
area before mowing and remove objects
that could be thrown by blade. Release
bail handle to turn mower off and wait for
the blade to stop rotating (approximately
3 seconds) before crossing walk, roads,
patio and gravel drives.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially haz ard ous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or mod er ate injury.
WARNING: IMPORTANT
SAFETY WARNINGS AND
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
ELECTRIC LAWN MOWERS, BASIC
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD
ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK,
AND PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING
THE FOLLOWING:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY:
• Before any use, be sure everyone using
this tool reads and understands all
safety instructions and other information
contained in this manual.
• Save these instructions and review
frequently prior to use and in instructing
others.
DANGER:
PRACTICES FOR WALK-BEHIND
MOWERS
This mower is capable of amputating hands
and feet and throwing objects. Failure to
observe the following safety instructions
could result in serious injury or death.

GENERAL OPERATION

1. Read, understand, and follow all
instructions on the mower and in the
instruction manual before starting.
2. Do not put hands or feet near or under
the mower. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times.
3. Only allow responsible adults, who are
familiar with the instructions, to operate
this mower.
4. Clear the area where the mower 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.
5. Be sure the area surrounding the mower
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WHEN USING
IMPORTANT SAFE