Protecting yourself and those around you, Dressing appropriately – Neuton CE 6.2 User Manual
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NEUTON CE 6.2 Battery-Powered Mower - Safety & Operating Instructions
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Protecting Yourself and Those around You
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often
attracted to the Mower and the activity of mowing or trimming. Never assume that children will
remain where you last saw them.
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THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET, AND THROWING OBJECTS.
FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR
DEATH.
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BE SURE THE AREA IS CLEAR OF OTHER PEOPLE BEFORE MOWING OR TRIMMING. NEVER ALLOW
CHILDREN, OTHER BYSTANDERS, OR PETS IN YOUR WORK AREA WHEN OPERATING THE MOWER OR
TRIMMER. STOP THE MACHINE IF ANYONE ENTERS THE AREA.
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KEEP CHILDREN OUT OF THE WORK AREA AND UNDER THE WATCHFUL CARE OF A RESPONSIBLE
ADULT.
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BE ALERT AND TURN THE MACHINE OFF IF CHILDREN ENTER THE AREA.
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ONLY ALLOW RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE A THOROUGH UNDERSTANDING OF THESE
INSTRUCTIONS TO OPERATE THE MOWER OR TRIMMER. NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE THE
MACHINE.
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BEFORE AND WHILE PULLING THE MACHINE BACKWARDS, LOOK BEHIND AND DOWN FOR SMALL
CHILDREN AND FOR SECURE FOOTING.
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USE EXTRA CARE WHEN APPROACHING BLIND CORNERS, SHRUBS, TREES, OR OTHER OBJECTS THAT
MAY OBSCURE YOUR VISION.
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IF YOU ARE EVER UNSURE ABOUT AN ACTION YOU ARE ABOUT TO TAKE, PLEASE DO NOT DO IT.
Dressing Appropriately
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ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE GOGGLES OR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS WHEN USING YOUR
NEUTON MOWER OR TRIMMER TO PROTECT YOUR EYES FROM POSSIBLE THROWN OBJECTS. USE A FACE
OR DUST MASK WHEN OPERATING IN DUSTY CONDITIONS.
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WEAR SHOES WITH NON-SLIP TREADS WHEN USING YOUR MACHINE. IF YOU HAVE SAFETY SHOES,
WEAR THEM. DO NOT USE THE MOWER OR TRIMMER WHILE BAREFOOT OR WEARING OPEN SANDALS.
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WEAR LONG PANTS WHILE TRIMMING AND MOWING.
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AVOID WEARING LOOSE CLOTHING OR JEWELRY, WHICH MIGHT CATCH ON THE MACHINE’S MOVING
PARTS.