Oregon LM300 - Operation; Intended Use; Stopping the Machine

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Lawn Mower Model LM300
Assembly
Battery Pack and Charger
Using the Safety Key (Fig. I)
The Safety Key is an important safety device
on the machine. The motor and blades of the
machine can only be started when the Safety Key
is inserted and rotated to the ON position. Only
insert the safety key when you intend to start the
machine and turn the blades.
To insert the Safety Key, push the safety key into
the socket, by aligning the small tab on the key to
the slot in the socket (Fig. I).
To turn the machine to the "ON" position rotate
the key clockwise so the small indicator arrow on
the key points to the "I".
To turn the machine to the "OFF" position, and to
remove the key, rotate the key counterclockwise
so the small indicator arrow on the key points to
the "O". You may remove the key.
The motor can be started only when the Safety
key is fitted.
Push the fuse key  into the socket. Then rotate
the fuse key  to the position "on". (Fig. I)
Replacing or Sharpening the
Cutting Blade (Fig. L)
WARNING: Always remove the battery
and the safety key when performing any
maintenance.
The cutting blade is designed to be a replacement
item and may need sharpening from time to time.
Sharpen when dull. Replace when damaged.
Contact your dealer or the manufacturer for proper
instructions.
Operation (Fig. J)
First, make sure you are in the proper cutting
area. Ensure the cutting area is free of bystanders
and foreign objects. Inspect the machine for any
possible damage or unsafe conditions.
Ensure the cutting height of the machine is at your
desired height.
Ensure the safety is in the "ON" position. (Fig. I)
Press and hold the safety button , squeeze the
switch lever  towards the handlebar. (Fig. J)
When the unit starts, release the safety button .
Maintain squeezing the switch lever during use.
Releasing the switch lever will disengage power
to the unit. The blades may continue to rotate for
a period of time after power is disengaged.
Intended Use
The garden product is intended for domestic lawn
mowing.
Stopping the Machine
Release the switch lever  (Fig. J). Releasing the
switch lever will disengage power to the unit. The
blades may continue to rotate for a period of time
after power is disengaged.