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Pull the blade control lever upward to the handle to
start the mower and release the button.
To stop the motor: Release the blade control lever.
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
When shipped, the wheels on the mower are set to a
low-cutting position. Before using the mower for the
first time, raise the cutting position to the height best
suited for your lawn. The average lawn should be
between 1 1/2" to 2" (3.8 to 5 cm) during cool months
and between 2" and 3 1/2" (5 cm to 8.3 cm) during
hot months.
TO ADJUST THE BLADE HEIGHT
Remove key and battery pack.
The mower has one lever to easily adjust the cutting
height. There are 6 height settings.
1=30mm 2=40mm 3=50mm 4=60mm 5=70mm
6=80mm.
To decrease the cutting height pull the height
adjustment lever out and move it up a notch, towards
the handlebar, Fig.17.
To increase the cutting height pull the lever out and
move it down a notch, towards the engine.
After adjustment, ensure the lever is fully located in
the selected notch.
USING THE SIDE DISCHARGE CHUTE
Remove key and battery pack.
Remove the grass collection box and close the impact
protector.
Press down the push button on the discharge chute
and open the side cover, Fig.18.
To close the discharge chute push down until it clicks
into place.
MOWING TIPS
Make sure the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wires,
and other objects that could damage the lawn mower
blades or motor. Do not mow over property stakes or
other metal posts. Such objects could damage the
blade or be accidentally thrown by the mower in any
direction and cause serious personal injury to the
operator and others.
For a healthy lawn, always cut off one-third or less of
the total length of the grass. The average lawn should
be approximately 3.8 to 5 cm long during cool
months, and between 5 cm to 8.3 cm long during hot
months. If there is growth, the lawn should be cut in
the fall.
When cutting heavy grass, reduce walking speed to
allow for more effective cutting and a proper
discharge of the clippings.
Do not cut wet grass. It will stick to the underside of
the deck and prevent proper bagging of grass
clippings.
New or thick grass may require a narrower cut or a
higher cutting height.
Clean the underside of the mower deck after each use
to remove grass clippings, leaves, dirt, and any other
accumulated debris.
NOTE: Always stop mower, allow blades to
completely stop, and remove the key before cleaning
unerneath the mower.
SLOPE OPERATION
WARNING: Slopes are a major factor related to slip
and fall accidents that can result in severe injury.
Operation on slopes requires extra caution. If you feel
uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. For your safety, do
not attempt to mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.
Mow across the face of slopes, not up and down.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on
slopes.
Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps
which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide
obstacles. Remove all objects such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc., which could be tripped over or thrown by
the blade.
Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can
cause serious personal injury. If you feel you are
losing your balance, release the upper bail
immediately.
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments;
you could lose your footing or balance.
EMPTYING THE GRASS CATCHER (FIG.19)
Stop the mower and allow blades to completely stop.
Remove the key and battery pack.
Lift the rear impact protector.
Lift the grass collection box by its handle to remove
from mower.
Empty grass clippings.
Lift the rear impact protector and reinstall the grass
collection box as described earlier in this manual.
Reinstall key and battery pack when you are ready to
mow.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Before performing any maintenance, make
sure the mower batteries and key are removed to
avoid accidental starting and possible serious
personal injury.
WARNING: When servicing, use only authorized
replacement parts. Use of any other parts can create
a hazard or cause product damage.
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