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Operating Tips
Clear the area of sticks, stones, wire, branches, and other debris that the blade could hit.
Avoid striking solid objects with the blade. Never deliberately mow over any object.
If the mower strikes an object or starts to vibrate, immediately stop the engine, disconnect the wire from the spark plug, and
examine the mower for damage.
For best performance, install a new blade before the cutting season begins.
Replace the blade when necessary with a DR Power Equipment replacement blade.
For demanding jobs, such as thick wet grass, Side Discharge mode is recommended to reduce clogging.
Cutting Grass
Allow the engine to fully warm up prior to mowing.
Do not cut more than a third of the grass blade at a time.
When cutting grass over 6 inches (15 cm) tall, mow at the highest cutting height setting and walk slower; then mow again at a
lower setting for the best lawn appearance. If the grass is too long, the mower may plug and cause the engine to stall.
Mow only dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and leaves tend to clump on the yard and can cause the mower to plug or the engine
to stall.
Alternate the mowing direction. This helps disperse the clippings over the lawn for even fertilization.
If the finished lawn appearance is unsatisfactory, try one or more of the following:
o Replace the blade or have it sharpened.
o Walk at a slower pace while mowing.
o Raise the cutting height on your mower.
o Cut the grass more frequently.
o Overlap cutting swaths instead of
cutting a full swath with each pass.
Cutting Leaves
After cutting the lawn, ensure that half of the lawn shows through the cut leaf cover. You may need to make more than one
pass over the leaves so more of the lawn shows through.
Slow down your mowing speed if the mower does not cut the leaves finely enough.
Slope Operation
Wet grass or leaves can cause serious injury if you slip and contact the blade. Mow only in dry conditions.
Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents, which can result in severe injury. Operation on all slopes requires extra
caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it.
Do not use the Mower on slopes greater than 20 degrees. Doing so could result in serious injury or damage to your machine.
Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could cause a slip and fall accident. Tall grass
can hide obstacles.
Do not mow on wet grass or excessively steep slopes. Poor footing could cause a slip and fall accident.
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments. You could lose your footing or balance.
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