on slopes requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a
slope, do not mow it.
Do:
•
Mow across the face of slopes; never mow up and
down. Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
•
Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or
bumps which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass
can hide obstacles.
Do not:
•
Mow excessively steep slopes.
•
Mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments; you
could lose your footing or balance.
•
Mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.
•
Mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could cause
slipping.
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SYMBOLS ON THE PRODUCT
Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool.
Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate
the tool better and safer.
Symbol
Name
V
Volt
A
Amperes
Hz
Hertz
W
Watt
min
Minutes
/min
Per Minute
Alternating
Current
Direct Cur-
rent
No Load
n o
Speed
Safety Alert
Eye Protec-
tion
WARNING
--- Wet Con-
ditions
English
Explanation
Voltage
Current
Frequency (cycles per
second)
Power
Time
Revolutions, strokes, sur-
face speed, orbits etc.,
per minute
Type of current
Type or a characteristic
of current
Rotational speed, at no
load
Precautions that involve
your safety.
Always wear eye protec-
tion with side shields
marked to comply with
ANSI Z87.1 when operat-
ing this equipment.
Do not expose the prod-
uct to rain or moist condi-
tions.
Symbol
Name
Read Opera-
tor's Manual
Maintain
Safety Devi-
ces
Looking Be-
hind While
Backing
DANGER ---
Keep Hands
and Feet
Away
DANGER ---
Keep By-
standers
Away
DANGER ---
Thrown Deb-
ris
DANGER ---
Steep Slope
Hazard
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RISK LEVELS
The following signal words and meanings are intended
to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYM-
SIGNAL
BOL
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
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Explanation
To reduce the risk of in-
jury, user must read and
understand operator's
manual before using this
product.
Do not open or remove
safety devices while the
tool is running.
Look down and behind
first to avoid tripping
when pulling back.
To reduce the risk of in-
jury, keep hands and feet
away from rotating parts.
Do not operate unless
discharge cover or grass
bag is in its proper place.
If damaged, replace im-
mediately.
All visitors should be kept
at a distance from work
area.
Remove objects that can
be thrown by the blade in
any direction. Wear safe-
ty glasses.
Use extra caution on
slopes. do not mow
slopes greater than 15
degrees.
MEANING
Indicates an imminently
hazardous situation,which,
if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially haz-
ardous situation,which, if
not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially haz-
ardous situation, which, if
not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
EN