HART HLPM02 - Installing the Grass Catcher; Installing the Mulching Plug; Operation; Starting and Stopping the Mower

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 Using the same method, attach the remaining clips on
eachsideofthebagtotheframerailtosecure.
INSTALLING THE GRASS CATCHER (FOR REAR
BAGGING OPERATION)
See Figures 6 - 7.
NOTE: Whenusing the grass catcher, do not install the
mulchingplug.
 Removestartkeyandbatterypack.
 Liftthereardischargedoor.
 Lift the grass catcher by its handle and place under
the rear discharge door so that the hooks on the grass
catcherareseatedontotheslotsonthemowerhousing.
 Releasethereardischargedoor.
 Reinstallstartkeyandbatterypackwhenyouareready
tomow.
INSTALLING THE MULCHING PLUG
(FOR MULCHING OPERATION)
See Figure 8.
NOTE: Whenusingthemulchingplug,donotinstallthe
grasscatcher.
 Removestartkeyandbatterypack.
ASSEMBLY
 Liftandholdthereardischargedoor.
 Grasp the mulching plug by its handle and insert it at a
slightangle,asshown.
 Pushthemulchingplugsecurelyintoplace.
 Lowerthereardischargedoor.
 Reinstallstartkeyandbatterypackwhenyouareready
tomow.
SETTING BLADE HEIGHT
See Figure 9.
When shipped, the blade on the mower is 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in.to2in.
duringcoolmonthsandbetween2in.and3-1/4in.during
hotmonths.
To adjust the blade height:
 Removestartkeyandbatterypack.
 To raise the blade height, grasp the height adjustment
leverandmoveittowardthebackofthemower.
 To lower the blade height, grasp the height adjustment
leverandmoveittowardthefrontofthemower.
 Reinstallstartkeyandbatterypackwhenyouareready
tomow.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with products to make you care-
less.Rememberthatacarelessfractionofasecondis
sufficienttoinflictseriousinjury.
WARNING:
Alwaysweareyeprotectionwithsideshieldsmarkedto
complywithANSIZ87.1.Failuretodosocouldresultin
objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible
seriousinjury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom-
mendedbythemanufacturerofthisproduct.Theuse
of attachments or accessories not recommended can
resultinseriouspersonalinjury.
WARNING:
Always inspect mower for missing or damaged parts
andbladefordamage,uneven,orexcessivewearprior
touse.Useofthemowerwithdamagedormissingparts
canresultinseriouspersonalinjury.
WARNING:
Alwaysremovebatterypacksandstartkeyfromyourtool
when you are assembling parts, making adjustments,
cleaning,orwhennotinuse.Followingtheseinstructions
willpreventaccidentalstartingthatcouldcauseserious
personalinjury.
WARNING:
Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged,
missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps,
etc.Tightensecurelyallfastenersandcapsanddonot
operate this product until all missing or damaged parts
are replaced. Please contact customer service or an
authorizedservicecenterforassistance.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purpose listed below:
Mowing your lawn
WARNING:
Withtheexceptionofusingtheself-propelledfeatureto
relocatethemowertothemowingsite,alwaysremove
batterypacksandstartkeywhenmovingortransporting
themowertoavoidaccidentalstartingthatcouldresult
inseriouspersonalinjury.