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OPERATION
■ Double check that the blade is properly installed.
■ Always hold the product by its operation handles. Keep handles dry to ensure safe support.
■ Ensure that air vents are always unobstructed and clear. Clean them if necessary with a soft
brush. Blocked air vents may lead to overheating and damage to the product.
■ Switch the product off immediately if you are disturbed while working by other people entering
the working area.
■ Always let the blade come to a complete stop before removing the grass collection bag/
mulching plug.
■ Do not overwork yourself. Take regular breaks to ensure you can concentrate on the work and
have full control over the product.
Mowing
(See Fig. 17)
■ Make sure the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wires, and other objects that could damage the
lawnmower blades or motor. Such objects could be accidentally thrown by the mower in any
direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others.
■ When cutting thick grass, reduce walking speed in order to allow for a more effective cut and a
proper discharge of the clippings.
■ Never cut off more than one-third of the total length of the grass for a healthy lawn. If it is
roughly 6cm long, the grass should not be shorter than 4cm once mowed. If the grass is higher,
you should gradually cut it down to the desired length so as not to damage the grass. Cutting
grass that is too long will result in poor collection performance and may overload the motor.
■ Do not cut wet grass as it can stick to the lawnmower and prevent the proper discharge of grass
clippings.
■ Clean the underside of the mower deck after each use to remove grass clippings, leaves, dirt,
and any other accumulated debris.
■ Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents that can result in severe injury.
Mowing 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 switch lever immediately.
■ Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments; you could lose your footing or balance.
■ We recommend that you mow in overlapping lines for effective grass collection. This will keep
the rows even and ensures that all the lawn is cut without missing any spots (Fig. 17).
■ The mower is equipped with a rear roller, which leaves a striped nish on the lawn and helps to
prevent scalping on borders and edges.
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