Steele Products SP-PM207AC - Manual (Page 5)

III. CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children.
Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity.
Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
1. Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult other than
the operator.
2. Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area.
3. Never allow children to operate the machine.
4. Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may block your
view of a child.
IV. SERVICE
GENERAL SERVICE
1. Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
2. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
3. Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up.
4. If you strike a foreign object, stop, remove the safety key and inspect the machine.
Repair, if necessary, before starting.
5. Never make any adjustments or repairs with the motor running.
6. Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard frequently and replace with
manufacturer’s recommended parts, when necessary.
7. Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing them.
8. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may
result in electric shock, fire, and or serious personal injury.
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE MOWER
gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Toreduce therisk of electric shock, this tool has apolarized plug(onebladeiswider than the other)and
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids,
will require the use of a polarized extension cord. The plug will fit into apolarized 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, obtaina correct polarized extension cord. A polarized extension cord will require the use of
apolarized wall out let. This plug will fit into the polarized wall out let 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.
• Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
• Don’t expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. water entering a power tool will increase the risk
of electric shock.
• Do not handle plug or tool with wet hands.
• Use out door extension cords marked W-A, W, SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJTW-A, or
SJTOW-A. These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock.
• Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment without proper
instruction.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
4