RULESFORSAFEOPERATION IMPORTANT AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATI-EMPTING THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE SAFETY_ TO OPERATE YOUR ELECTRIC LAWN MOWER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL PERSONALPERSONAL INJURY. )WHENYOU SEE THIS SYMBOL--A HEED ITS WARNING. 4Jk 4Jk DANGER: Aswithanytypeofpowerequipment,orerroronthepartoftheoperator carelessness canresultinserious I _ Your electric lawn mower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual, injury.If youviolateanyof theserules,youmaycauseseriousinjuryto yourselfor others. TRAINING Required CordGauge Readthisowner'scarefullyinitsentiretytoassemble manualbeforeattempting oroperatethis machine.Becompletelyfamiliarwiththe controlsandthe CordLengthin Feet Motor properuseof thismachinebeforeoperatingit. Keepthismanualinasafe Amp 25 I '° I rod ,= placeforfutureandregularreferenceandfororderingreplacement eating parts. Wire Uauce • Yourrotarymowerpieceof powerequipment, isa precision nota plaything. 10-12 16 16J 14 12 Therefore,exerciseextremecautionat alltimes. I • Neverallowchildrentooperatea powermower.Onlypersonswellacquainted • If extension cordis damagedin anymannerwhilepluggedin, pullextension withtheserulesof safeoperationshouldbeallowedto use yourmower, cordfrom wallreceptacle. • Nooneshouldoperatethisunitwhileintoxicatedmedication orwhiletaking • To preventdisconnectioncordfrommowerduringoperation, of extension thatimpairsthesensesor reactions. be suretousethecordrestraintprovidedormakea knotas showninthe • Keeptheareaofoperationsmallchildren clearof allpersons,particularly illustrationbelow. andpets.Stopmotorwhentheyareinthevicinityofyourmower.Although the areaof operationshouldbecompletelyclearedof foreignobjects,an Extension Appliance objectmayhavebeenoverlookedbeaecidentJybythemower Cord Cord andcooldthrown inanydirectionandcausepersonaloranyothers seriousinjurytotheoperator allowedinthearea. • Fuses--Themowershouldbeoperatedona 15or20AMPcircuit.If difficul- PREPARATION Thoroughlyinspectthe areawhere the equipmentis to be used. Remove tyinstartingisexperienced15AMPfuseorcircuitbreaker, withastandard allstones,sticks,wire, bones andotherforeignobjectswhichcouldbepicked contactyournearestauthorizedlocation.rated serviceDonotusea higher up and thrownby the mower in any directionand cause seriouspersonal fusewithoutconsulting yourpowercompany. injuryto the operatoror any others allowedin the area. • Foryoursafety,usetheslopegaugeincbdedaspartofthismanualtomeasure • Alwayswear safetyglassesor eyeshieldsduringoperagonor whileperforming slopesbeforethisunitonaslopediftheslopeisgreater operatingorhillyarea. anadjustmentor repair,to protecteyesfromforeignobjectsthat may be than15° asshownontheslopegauge,donotoperatethisunitonthatarea thrownfrom the machine in any direction. orseriousinjurycouldresult. • Dressproperly.Wearsturdy,rough-soledworkshoes.Neveroperatea unit inberefeet, ssodalsor sneakers.Do not wear looseclothingor jewelry.They can becaughtinmovingparts. Useof rubber gloves andfootwear is recom,_ OPERATION mendedwhen workingoutdoors. Avoid accidentalstarting. Do not pull plugged-in lawn mower with finger on • Neverattemptto make awheelorcuttingheightadjustmentwhilethe motor switch. Be sure switch is off when plugging in. is running. • Do not abuse cord--never pull lawn mower by cordor yank it to disconnect • Mow only in daylightor in good artificiallight. from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges. • Never operatethe equipmentin the rain or in damp wet locations.Always • 0o not put handsor feet near or under rotating parts. Keepclear of the be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personalinjury discharge opening at all times as the rotating blade can cause injury Keep a firm holdon the handleand walk, never run. Do not over-reach--• Stop the motor when you leavethe mower and before crossing gravel drives, keep footing and balanceat all times. walks or roads. • Warning--To preventelectricshockhazard,use onlywith an extensioncord • Afterstrikingaforeignobject,shutoftthemotor,makeabsolutelysurethe suitablefor outdooruse. UseonlyULapprovedoutdoorextensioncords of bladeandallmoving partshavecompletelystopped,disconnectthepower adequate gauge (minimum16 gauge recommended)which accept the lawn cord to prevent accidental starting, then thoroughly inspect the mower for mower's plug. anydamage.Suchdamagemust berepairedbeforerestartingandoperating • Cord sets--Make sure your cord set is in good condition When using a cord the mower set, be sure to use oneheavy enough to carry the currentyour lawn mower • Iftheequipmentshouldstarttovibrateabnormally,stopthemotorandcheck wilt draw. For lengths less than 50 feet, No 16 AWG cord set should he immediately for _he cause Vibration is generally a warningof trouble used. An undersizedcordwill cause...