Remington Power Tools MPS6017A Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
8. Do not force mower. It will do the job
better and with less likelihood of a risk
of injury at the rate for which it was de-
signed.
9. Do not abuse power cord. Never carry
mower or battery charger by power cord.
Never yank cord to disconnect from re-
ceptacle. Keep power cord from heat, oil,
and sharp edges.
10. Before starting mower, make sure blades
are not touching anything.
11. Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge
opening at all times.
12. Never direct discharged material toward
anyone. Avoid discharging material
against a wall or obstruction. Material
may ricochet back toward the operator.
Stop the blade when crossing gravel sur-
faces.
13. Release bail handle to turn mower off
when crossing gravel drives, walks, or
roads.
14. If mower stalls, be sure to release bail
handle to turn mower off and wait for
blade to stop. Remove key and unplug the
cord before attempting to unclog the chute
or remove anything from under the deck.
15. After striking a foreign object, release
bail handle to turn mower off and wait for
blade to stop. Remove key and unplug the
cord. Thoroughly inspect the mower for
any damage and repair the damage before
restarting and operating the mower.
16. If the equipment should start to vibrate
abnormally, release bail handle to turn
mower off and wait for blade to stop.
Remove key and unplug the cord. Check
immediately for the cause. Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble.
17. Release bail handle to turn mower off.
Stop the motor and wait until the blade
comes to a complete stop. Remove key
and unplug the cord
whenever you leave the equipment
before unclogging the deck or chute
• cleaning the mower
• transporting the mower
• lifting the mower
• when making any repairs or inspec-
tions
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting mower,
make certain the blade and all moving parts
have stopped.
1. Maintain mower with care.
Keep cutting edge sharp and clean for
best performance and to reduce the risk
of injury.
Follow instruction for lubricating and
changing accessories.
Inspect mower cord periodically, and if
damaged, have it repaired by a qualifi ed
service facility.
Inspect extension cords periodically and
replace if damaged.
If mower is not working properly, has
been dropped, damaged, left outdoors,
or dropped into water, have it repaired
by a qualifi ed service center.
Keep handles dry, clean, and free from
oil and grease.
2. Check damaged parts.
• If a guard or other part is damaged,
carefully check the damaged part before
using the mower. Make sure the part
will operate properly and perform its
intended function.
• Check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of
parts, mounting, and any other condi-
tion that may affect its operation.
• A guard or other part that is damaged
should be properly repaired or replaced
by a qualifi ed service center unless indi-
cated elsewhere in this manual. Always
use identical replacement parts and
blades.
• Use only genuine Remington replace-
ment parts and accessories. These are
available from your local dealer. Use
of any non-Remington parts or acces-
sories could lead to injury to the user,
damage to the unit, and void your war-
ranty
3. Store idle mower indoors. When not in
use;
Store mower and extension cord in
doors in a dry location.
Store mower in a locked area with
key removed and out of reach of
children.
UNPACKING
1. Remove all items from carton.
2. Check all items for any shipping damage.
If you fi nd any damage or if any parts are
missing, promptly inform dealer where
you bought mower or call 1-800-626-
2237.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Remove battery before cleaning
or servicing. Severe injury or
death could occur from re, elec-
trical shock, or rotating blade.
WARNING
18. Shut the mower off, remove the key, and
wait until the blade comes to a complete
stop before removing the grass catcher.
Under normal usage, the catcher assem-
bly is subject to deterioration and wear;
therefore, the catcher assembly should
be frequently examined. An excessively
worn catcher assembly should be re-
placed. Ensure that any catcher assembly
replacement is in compliance with original
Remington recommemdations and speci-
cations.
19. Mow across the face of slopes; never up
and down. Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes. Do not mow
excessively steep slopes.
20. Use extreme caution when reversing or
pulling mower toward you.
21. Do not pull machine backwards unless
absolutely necessary. Always look down
and behind you before and while moving
backward.
22. Never operate mower without proper
guards, plates, or other safety protection
devices in place.