Bagging the Clippings
Use the grass bag when you want to collect grass and leaf clippings from the lawn.
Installing the Grass Bag
1. Lift up the rear deector (A of Figure 12 ).
2. Insert the rod ends of the grass bag into the notches in the handle brackets (B of Figure 12 ).
3. Allow the rear deector to rest on the bag.
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Figure 12
Removing the Grass Bag
T o remove the bag, reverse the steps in Installing the Grass Bag ( page 15 ) .
Shutting Off the Machine
1. Release the blade-control bar (A of Figure 13 ).
2. Remove the electric-start button from the
electric-start switch (B of Figure 13 ).
3. Remove the battery pack; refer to Removing the
Battery Pack from the Machine ( page 15 ) .
Note: Whenever you are not using the machine,
remove the battery pack.
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Figure 13
Removing the Battery Pack
from the Machine
1. Lift up the battery-compartment lid.
2. Press the battery-pack latch to release the
battery pack and remove the battery pack.
3. Close the battery-compartment lid.
Operating T ips
General Mowing T ips
• Inspect the area where you will use the machine
and remove all objects that the machine could
throw .
• A void striking solid objects with the blade. Never
deliberately mow over any object.
• If the machine strikes an object or starts to vibrate,
immediately shut of f the machine, wait for all
moving parts to stop, remove the battery pack
from the machine, and examine the machine for
damage.
• For best performance, install a new T oro blade
before the cutting season begins or when
necessary .
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