Slope Operation; General Service - Black and Decker BEMW472ES Manual De Instrucciones

• Always wear proper eye and respiratory protection
when operating the mower.
• The use of any accessory or attachment not
recommended for use with this mower could
be hazardous. Only use accessories approved by
BLACK+DECKER.
• Never overreach while operating the mower. Always
be sure to keep proper footing and balance at all times
while operating the mower.

SLOPE OPERATION

Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents,
which can result in severe injury. Operation on all slopes
requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not
mow it.
• Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction
on slopes.
• Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden
objects. Uneven terrain could cause a slip and fall
accident. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
• Do not mow on wet grass or excessively steep slopes.
Poor footing could cause a slip and fall accident.
• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
You could lose your footing or balance.
CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to
the presence of children. Children are often attracted to
the mower and the mowing activity. Never assume that
children will remain where you last saw them.
• Keep children out of the mowing area and under
the watchful care of a responsible adult other than
the operator.
• Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area.
• Never allow children to operate the mower.
• Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may block your view of
a child.

GENERAL SERVICE

• Never operate mower in a closed area.
• Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is
in safe working condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.
• Keep mower free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-
up. Allow mower to cool before storing.
• If you strike a foreign object, release ON/OFF switches
to turn mower off, wait for the blade to stop and unplug
mower, then inspect the mower. Repair, any damage,
before starting and operating the mower.
• Never make any adjustments or repairs with the motor
running or while the mower is plugged in.
• Always unplug mower before adjusting, cleaning,
repairing, inspecting, transporting, storing or leaving
the mower.
• Check grass catcher components and the discharge
guard frequently and when necessary replace with
BLACK+DECKER recommended parts only.
• Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves,
and use extra caution when servicing them.
• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels,
as necessary.
FOR ALL DOUBLE-INSULATED LAWN
MOWERS
• Replacement Parts. When servicing use only identical
replacement parts.
• Polarized Appliance Connections
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) and
will require the use of a polarized extension cord. The
appliance plug will fit into a polarized extension cord only
one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the extension
cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit, obtain a
correct polarized extension cord. A polarized extension cord
will require the use of a polarized wall outlet. This plug will
fit into the polarized wall outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If
the plug still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to
install the proper wall outlet. Do not change the equipment
plug, extension cord receptacle, or extension cord plug in
any way.

WARNING: GENERAL SAFETY
WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR
ALL MOWERS
• THIS TOOL CAN BE DANGEROUS. Follow all warnings and Safety Instructions in this manual. The operator is
responsible for following warnings and instructions in
this manual and on unit. Restrict use of this mower to
persons who read, understand and follow warnings and
instructions in this manual and on unit.
• Avoid Dangerous Environment – Don't use lawn
mowers in damp or wet locations.
• Don't Use In Rain.
• Keep Children Away – All visitors should be kept a safe
distance from work area.
• Dress Properly – Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Use of
rubber gloves and footwear is recommended when
working outdoors.
• Use Safety Glasses – Always use face or dust mask if
operation is dusty.
• Use Right Appliance – Do not use lawn mower for any
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job except that for which it is intended.
• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should
be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for
the lawn mower. Receptacles are available having built-
in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure
of safety.

WARning: To prevent electric shock use only with an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use, such as SW,
SOW, STW, STOW, SJW, SJOW, SJTW, or SJTOW.
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