Children Specific; Slope Specific - DeWalt DCMWP234 Instruction Manual

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Children Specific

1 . 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.
2 . Keep children out of the operating area and under
the watchful care of a responsible adult other than
the operator.
3 . Be alert and turn mower off if child enters the area.

Slope Specific

1 . Slopes are a major factor related to accidents. Operation on
slopes requires extra caution. Only mow slopes that are 15°
or less using the Slope Gauge in Fig. GG. Do not mow slope
if uncomfortable doing so.
2 . Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down.
Use caution while operating near dropoffs, ditches,
or embankments.
3 . Avoid mowing wet grass. (Poor footing could cause a slip
and fall accident.)
4 . Do not operate machine under any condition where
traction, steering, or stability is in question. Mower could
slide even if the wheels are stopped.
5 . Avoid starting and stopping on slopes. Avoid making
sudden changes in speed or direction. Make turns slowly
and gradually.
6 . Use extra care while operating machine with a grass
catcher or other attachment(s). They can affect the stability
of the machine.
Service
1 . Keep machine in good working order. Replace worn or
damaged parts.
2 . Use caution when servicing blades. Wrap the blade(s) or
wear gloves. Replace damaged blades. Do not repair or
alter blade(s). Keep all nuts and bolts tight.
3 . Keep mower free of grass, leaves, or other debris build‑up.
4 . Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels as necessary.
The following are explanations of important safety
hazard pictorials on the mower.
User must read and understand the
instruction manual.
Always wear proper eye protection.
Beware of sharp blades.
To avoid the risk of serious injury do not
mow slopes at an angle of more than
15 °/25%.
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Do not mow down slopes.
Do not mow up slopes.
Mow across the face of slopes less than
15 °/25%.
Always look down and behind before
and while moving backward.
Do not operate machine without the
rear flap or rear side discharge chute
in place.
Operate machine with rear flap and
rear side discharge chute in place.
Operate machine with rear flap and
grass collection bag in place.
Rotating blades can cause serious
injury. Keep hands and feet clear of
mower deck and discharge opening
at all times. Always be sure blade has
stopped. Release bail handle to turn
mower off and wait for the blade to
stop rotating (approximately 3 seconds)
and remove the safety key and battery
packs before removing and replacing
grass catcher, cleaning, servicing,
transporting or lifting the mower.
Objects struck by mower blade can
cause serious injury. Stay behind the
handle when the motor is running.
Always ensure persons and pets
are a safe distance from the mower
while operating. Release bail handle
to turn mower off and wait for the
blade to stop rotating (approximately
3 seconds) before crossing walk, roads,
patio and gravel drives.