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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: Indicates an imminently

hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will

result in death or serious injury.

_.WARNING: Indicates a potentially

hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury.

_I_CAUTION: Indicates a potentially

hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

may result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION: Used without the safety alert

symbol indicatespotentially hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, may result in

property damage.

_.WARNING: IMPORTANT

SAFETY WARNINGS AND

INSTRUCTIONS

_I.WARNING: When using electric

gardening appliances, basic safety

precautions should always be followed to

reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and

personal injury, includingthe following.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

_. DANGER IMPORTANT SAFE

PRACTICES FOR WALK-BEHIND

MOWERS

This lawn 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

nstruct ons on the mower and n 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

fam= ar w th the nstruct ons, to operate

this mower.

4. Clear the area where the mower is to be

used of ob ects such as rocks, sticks,

wire, toys, bones, etc. which could be

thrown by the blade. 6bjects struck by

the blade can cause severe in ury to per-

sons. Stay beh nd the hand e when the

motor is running.

5. Be sure the area surrounding the mower

is clear of bystanders before operating.

All bystanders and pets shouidbe kept

at a safe distance. Stop the mower if

anyone enters the area surrounding the

mower.

6. Do not operate mower barefooted or

while wearing sandals. Always wear

substantial footwear.

7. Do not pull mower backward unless

absolutely necessary. Always look

down and behind before and while

moving backward.

8. Never direct discharged material

toward anyone. Avoid discharging

material against a wall or obstruction.

Material may ricochet back toward the

operator. Release switch lever to turn

mower off and stop the blade when

crossing gravel surfaces or when

flipping the handle.

9. Do not operate mower without the

entire grass catcher, 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. Rep{ace a damaged guard or

other safety device before further use.

10. Never leave a running mower

unattended.

11. Always release the switch lever to stop

the motor and wait until the blade

comes to a complete stop and unplug

the mower before cleaning the mower

removing the grass catcher, unclogging

the discnarge guard, when leaving me

mower or before making any

ad ustments, repa rs or inspect ons.

12. Operate mower only in daylight or good

artificial light when objects in the path

of the blaae are cleany visible from the

operating area of the mower.

13. Do not operate mower while under the

influence of alcohol or drugs or when

you are tired or il!. Always stay alert

watch what you are do ng, and use

common sense.

14. Avoid dangerous environments. Never

operate mower in damp or wet grass_

never use mower in the rain. Always De

sure of your footing; walk; never run.

15. Disengage the drive system if so

equipped, before starting the motor.

16. If the mower should start to vibrate

abnormally release the switch lever

wait for the blade to stop and unplug

the mower then check for the cause

immediately. Vibration is generally a

warning of trouble.

17. Always wear proper eye and respiratory

protection when operating the mower.

18. The use of any accessory or attach-

ment not recommended for use with

this mower could be hazardous. Only

use accessories approved by Sears.

19. Never overreach while operating the

mower. Always be sure to keep proper

footing and balance at al! times while

operating the mower.

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