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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.
• 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-offs, ditches, or embankments, because you could lose your footing or balance.
• Do not mow a slope that has an angle of greater than 15°.
• Do not mow wet or damp grass. Unstable footing can cause slipping.
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.
Mowing Tips
NOTE:
A sharp blade will greatly enhance the performance of the mower, especially when cutting high grass. Be sure to
check the blade and replace it when required.
• Verify that the lawn is free of stones, sticks, wires, and other objects that could damage the blades or the motor. These
objects could be accidentally thrown by the mower in any direction, and could cause serious personal injury to the
operator and to others. In order to prevent electric shock, do not operate the mower in damp or wet conditions.
• Do not mow in circles. Travel back and forth across the lawn.
• When cutting thick grass, reduce walking speed in order to allow for a more effective cut and a proper discharge of the
clippings.
• For a healthy lawn, always cut off one-third or less of the total length of the grass. The average lawn should be
approximately 1” to 2” (2.5 to 5 cm) long during cool months, and between 2” to 3 1/4” (5 cm to 8.3 cm) long during hot
months. If there is growth, the lawn should be cut in the fall.
Mulching Tips
NOTE:
Inspect the area where the mower is to be used, and remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, and other debris that
might be thrown by the rotating blade.
• Release the bail lever to turn the mower OFF when crossing any graveled area (stones can be thrown by the blade).
• Set mower to the highest cutting height when mowing on uneven ground or in tall weeds.
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