Dolmar AM-3743 - Operation and Maintenance; Mowing; Emptying Grass Basket; Maintenance and Storage

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OPERATION
Mowing
WARNING: Before mowing, clear away sticks
and stones from mowing area. Furthermore, clear
away any weeds from mowing area in advance.
WARNING: Always wear the safety goggles or
safety glasses with side shields when operating
the mower.
►Fig.20
Firmly hold the lawn mower handle with both hands
when mowing.
Theoutsideedgesofthefrontwheelsistheguideline
formowingwidth.Usingthetwofrontwheeloutside
edges as a guideline, mow in strips, overlapping by
onehalftoonethirdthepreviousstrip,tomowthelawn
evenly.
Periodicallycheckthegrassbasketformowedgrass.
Emptythegrassbeforeitbecomesfull.Beforeevery
periodical check, be sure to stop the mower then
remove the lock key and the battery cartridge.
NOTE:Usingthemowerwiththegrassbasketfull
prevents smooth blade rotation and places an extra
load on the motor, which may cause breakdown.
Mowing a long-grass lawn
Do not try to cut long grass all in one go. Instead, mow
the lawn in some steps. Leave a day or two between
mows until the lawn becomes evenly short.
NOTE: Mowing long grass to a short length all in one
gomaycausethegrasstodie.Thecutgrassmay
alsoblockupinsideofthemowerbody.
Emptying the grass basket
WARNING: To reduce a risk of accident, reg-
ularly check the grass basket for any damage or
weakened strength. Replace the grass basket if
necessary.
1. Release the switch lever.
2. Remove the lock key.
3. Lifttherearguardandtakeoutthegrassbasket
by holding the handle.
►Fig.21: 1. Rear guard 2. Handle
4. Emptythegrassbasket.
MAINTENANCE &
STORAGE
WARNING: Always be sure that the lock
key and battery cartridge are removed from the
mower before storage or attempting to perform
inspection or maintenance.
WARNING: Always remove the lock key when
the mower is not in use. Store the lock key in a
safe place out of reach of children.
WARNING: Wear gloves when performing
inspection or maintenance.
NOTICE: Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
Maintenance
1. Removethelockkey.Storeitinasafeplaceoutof
thereachofchildren.
2. Clean the mower using only a wet cloth. Do not
spray or pour water on the mower when cleaning.
3. Putthemoweronitssideandcleangrassclip-
pingsaccumulatedontheundersideofmowerdeck.
4. Checkallnuts,bolts,knobs,screws,fastenersetc.
fortightness.
5. Inspectmovingpartsfordamage,breakage,and
wear. Damaged or missing parts should be repaired or
replaced.
Storage
WARNING: When carrying or storing the
mower, do not hold the folded handles but the
front grip of the mower. Holdingthefoldedhandles
maycauseaseriousinjuryordamagetothemower.
Beforestoringthemower,removethebatterycartridge
fromit.
Store mower indoors in a cool, dry and locked place.
Don't store the mower and charger in locations where
the temperature may reach or exceed 40 °C (104 °F).
►Fig.22: 1. Front grip 2. Rear grip
1. Loosen the clamping screws and expand the
lowerhandletobothsides.Movedownthehandlefor-
ward.Atthistime,keeparmgriponthelowerhandle
sothatthehandledoesnotfalldowntothefarsidefrom
the mower body.
►Fig.23: 1. Clamping screw 2. Lower handle
2. Loosen the clamping nuts and pivot the upper
handle back while expanding the both sides.
►Fig.24: 1. Clamping nut 2. Upper handle
3. Store the grass basket between the handle and
the mower body.
►Fig.25: 1.Grassbasket