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USING THE PRODUCT
Starting/Stopping The Mower
To Start The Motor:
• Open the battery door.
• Insert the battery.
• Press and hold the safety lock-out button (1).
• Pull the bail lever (2) upward to the handle to start the mower and
release the button.
To Stop The Motor:
• Release the bail lever.
Soft-Start
This LI-ION mower is equipped with a “soft- start” feature. When initially starting up, the mower will take approx. 3 seconds
to get up to full speed. If the mower does not initially start: Remove the battery and check under the mower deck to ensure
there is nothing obstructing the blade and that the blade can spin freely by hand. Even a small amount of grass on start up
will prevent the “softstart” from turning the mower on.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to override the operation of the safety lock-out button or bail lever.
WARNING
The operation of any mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can cause severe eye damage.
Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower and while performing any adjustments or repairs.
WARNING
Ensure that other people and pets remain at least 100 feet (30 m) away when the mower is in use.
Inspect The Cutting Area
Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, and other debris that might be thrown by the rotating blades.
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” to 2” (2.5 to 5 cm)
during cool months and between 2” and 3” (5 to 7.5 cm) during hot months.
To Adjust The Blade Height
• To raise the blade height, grasp the height adjustment lever (1) and move
it toward the back of the mower.
• To lower the blade height, grasp the height adjustment lever (1) and
move it toward the front of the mower.
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EN
USING THE PRODUCT
STARTING/STOPPING THE MOWER
TO START THE MOTOR:
•
Open the battery door.
•
Insert the battery.
•
Press and hold the safety lock-out button
(1).
•
Pull the bail lever (2) upward to the handle
to start the mower and release the button.
TO STOP THE MOTOR:
•
Release the bail lever.
SOFT-START
This LI-ION mower is equipped with a “soft- start” feature. When initially starting up, the mower
will take approx. 3 seconds to get up to full speed. If the mower does not initially start: Remove
the battery and check under the mower deck to ensure there is nothing obstructing the blade and
that the blade can spin freely by hand. Even a small amount of grass on start up will prevent the
“softstart” from turning the mower on.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to override the operation of the safety lock-out button or bail lever.
WARNING
The operation of any mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the
eyes, which can cause severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses while
operating the mower and while performing any adjustments or repairs.
WARNING
Ensure that other people and pets remain at least 100 feet (30 m) away when the
mower is in use.
INSPECT THE CUTTING AREA
Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, and other debris that might be thrown by the rotating blades.
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
When shipped, the wheels on the mower are set to a low-cutting position. Before using the mower
for the
fi
rst time, raise the cutting position to the height best suited for your lawn. The average lawn
should be between 1” to 2” (2.5 to 5 cm) during cool months and between 2” and 3” (5 to 7.5 cm)
during hot months.
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TO ADJUST THE BLADE HEIGHT:
•
To raise the blade height, grasp the
height adjustment lever (1) and move it
toward the back of the mower.
•
To lower the blade height, grasp the
height adjustment lever (1) and move it
toward the front of the mower.
SLOPE GAUGE
WARNING
Slopes are a major factor related to accidents involving slips and falls, which can
result in severe injury. Operating the mower on a slope requires extra caution. If you
feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. For your safety, use the slope gauge that is
included as part of this manual to measure slopes before operating this unit on a
sloped or hilly area.
•
Mow across the face of a slope, and never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on a slope.
•
Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps that may cause a slip or a trip. Tall grass
can hide obstacles.
•
Always be sure of your footing. If you feel like you are losing your balance, release the blade/
motor control handle immediately. The blade will stop rotating within 3 seconds.
•
Do not mow near drop-o
ff
s, ditches, or embankments, because you could lose your footing or
balance.
•
Do not mow a slope that has an angle of greater than 15°, as determined using the slope gauge.
•
Do not mow wet or damp grass. Unstable footing can cause slipping.
(See the last page for the full sized slope gauge)
WARNING
Do not mow a slope that has an angle of greater than 15° (a rise of
approximately 2 1/2 feet [.75 m] every 10 feet [3 m]). Mow across the face of a
slope, and never up and down.
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