Scotts 60362S Manual Del Proprietário página 4

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Avoid Dangerous Environment - Do not use the lawn mower in
damp or wet conditions or operate in the rain.
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Keep the area clear of all bystanders, children, and pets while
mowing. Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
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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.
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Don't over reach - Keep firm footing and balance. Do not
overreach. Over-reaching can result in loss of balance.
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Do not operate the equipment with barefoot or when wearing
sandals or similar lightweight footwear. Wear protective
footwear that will protect your feet and improve your footing on
slippery surfaces.
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Use safety glasses - Always wear safety glasses with side
shields. Everyday glasses have only impact resistant lenses.
They are NOT safety glasses. Following this rule will reduce
the risk of eye injury. Use face mask if environment is dusty.
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Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked to comply with
ANSI Z87.1 standard when operating this product.
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Use the right appliance - Do not use the lawn mower for any
job except that for which it is intended.
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Do not force the lawn mower - It will do the job better and safer
at the rate for which it was designed.
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Stay alert - Watch what you are doing, and use common sense
when operating the lawn mower. Do not operate the mower
while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
medication. A moment of inattention while operating the lawn
mower may result in serious personal injury.
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Maintain lawn mower with care
working condition. Keep blades sharp and guards in place and
in working order.
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Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent intervals for
proper tightness to be sure the equipment is in safe working
condition.
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Stop the motor, remove the switch key and wait until the blade
comes to a complete stop before cleaning the lawn mower,
removing the grass catcher, unclogging the discharge opening
or making any repairs or inspections
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When not in use, mower should be stored indoors in a dry,
locked up place—out of reach of children.
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Always use safety protective devices. Do not operate the
mower without the entire grass catcher discharge guard, rear
guard, or other safety protective devices in place and working.
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Follow manufacturer's instructions for proper operation and
installation of accessories. Only use accessories approved by
the manufacturer.
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Do not mow on wet grass or excessively steep slopes. Poor
footing could cause a slip and fall accident. Walk, never run.
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Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees,
or other objects that may block your view.
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Clear the work area before each use. Remove all objects such
as rocks, sticks, wire, bones, toys, or other objects which can
be thrown by the blade. Stay behind the handle when the
motor is running.
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Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
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Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down. Exercise
extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- Keep machine in good
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Model 60362S
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Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material
towards roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also, avoid
discharging material against a wall or obstruction, which may
cause the material to ricochet back toward the operator.
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Do not pull the mower backward unless absolutely necessary.
If you must back the mower away from a wall or obstruction
first look down and behind to avoid tripping.
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Objects struck by the lawn mower blade can cause severe
injuries to persons. The lawn should always be carefully
examined and cleared of all objects prior to each mowing.
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If the lawn mower strikes a foreign object, follow these steps:
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Stop the lawn mower and release the switch control
bail wire,
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Remove the switch key
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Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage
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Repair any damage before restarting and continuing to
operate the mower.
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Stop the motor, remove the switch key, and wait until the blade
comes to a complete stop before removing the grass catcher
or unclogging the chute, The cutting blade continues to rotate
for a few seconds after the motor is shut off. Never place any
part of the body in the blade area until you are sure the blade
has stopped rotating,
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If the mower should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the motor
and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is generally a
warning of trouble.
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Service on the product must be performed by qualified repair
personnel only. Service or maintenance performed by
unqualified personnel could result in injury to the user or
damage to the product.
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Use only identical replacement parts when servicing the
product. Use of unauthorized parts may create a risk of
serious injury to the user or damage to the product.
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Replace blade if it is bent or cracked. An unbalanced blade
causes vibration that could damage the motor drive unit or
cause personal injury. Sharpen a dull blade equally at each
end to maintain the balance. Clean the blade thoroughly and
check its balance by supporting it horizontally on a thin nail
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through its center hole. The nail should be in a horizontal
position. If either end of the blade rotates downward, remove
some metal from the heavy or lower end until the blade is
balanced. It is balanced when neither end drops.
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The grass bag assembly is subject to deterioration and wear
and should be checked each time the mower is used. If
replacement is needed, make sure the new grass bag meets
original manufacturer's recommendations and specifications.
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Maintain or replace safety instructions labels, as necessary.
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Store idle lawn mower indoors - When not in use, mower
should be stored indoors in a dry, locked place out of the reach
of children. The start key should also be removed and stored in
a separate location out of the reach of children.
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Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
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Never operate machine in a closed area.
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Never tamper with safety devices. Check for proper operation
regularly.
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Never attempt to make a wheel height adjustment while the
motor is running.
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Do not wash with a hose; avoid getting water in motor and
electrical connections.
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