OTHER MOWING TIPS
• Mow across the face of slopes, never up-and-down. Exercise extreme
caution when changing direction on slopes. Do not mow excessively steep
slopes. Always maintain good footing.
• Release switch to turn mower “OFF” when crossing any graveled area (stones
can be thrown by the blade).
• Set mower at highest cutting height when mowing on rough ground or in tall
weeds.
• From time to time turn off mower-UNPLUG CORD-turn mower on its side.
Using an object such as a stick, wipe out any accumulation of grass in the
blade area. Be careful of the sharp edges of the blade. If a grass catcher is
used during the fast growing season, the grass may tend to clog up at the
discharge opening. Turn the switch “OFF” and disconnect the power cord
plug. Remove the catcher and shake the grass down to the back end of the
bag. Also clean out any grass or debris which may be packed around the
discharge opening. Replace the grass catcher. Clean often in wet, spring
grass.
• If mower should start to vibrate abnormally, turn mower “OFF” and unplug
power cord. Check immediately for cause. Vibration is a warning of trouble.
Do not operate mower until a service check has been made.
• ALWAYS TURN THE SWITCH OFF AND UNPLUG THE MOWER WHEN
LEAVING IT UNATTENDED EVEN FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME.
• When you are finished mowing, turn mower “OFF”, and unplug the extension
cord at the electrical outlet before coiling it for storage.
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OPERATION
MULCHING MOWING TIPS
In the mulching configuration your new mower is designed to re-cut the grass
clippings into short lengths.
These clippings, which are dispersed as you mow will biodegrade quickly and
provide nutrients for the lawn.
• Set mower at highest cutting height when mowing in rough ground or in tall
weed.
• Avoid cutting the lawn when it is wet. Wet grass tends to form clumps with
the mulching action. The best time to cut your lawn is in the afternoon.
• For best results, adjust the lawnmower cutting height so that the lawnmower
cuts off only the top third of the grass blades.
• If your lawn is overgrown it may be necessary to increase the cutting height
to reduce the pushing effect and prevent overloading the motor.
• For extremely heavy mulching use narrower cuts and mow slowly.
• Change your cutting pattern from week to week. Mow north to south one
week and east to west the next week. This will help prevent matting and
graining of the lawn.
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CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO UNCLOG THE BLADE
CHAMBER BY DROPPING OR TAPPING THE TOOL ON
THE GROUND. THIS CAN DAMAGE THE UNIT. KEEP
HANDS CLEAR OF BLADE WHEN CLEANING.
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DISCHARGING
The mower is designed to disperse the clippings back to the lawn.
1. Discharging may be necessary if the grass fills the optional bag too
quickly.
2. Clippings may be further dispersed, if needed, by blowing them with a
yard blower.
3. In heavy grass conditions, a narrower pass may be required.
OPTIONAL GRASS BAG
(AVAILABLE AS AN OPTION AT
EXTRA COST)
It is recommended to bag the clippings for the first few spring mowings
and the last mowing of the season to discourage diseases.(Sears Sku
#38215)
1. Bagging the clipping is sometimes preferred to reduce tracking of
clippings into pools, hot tubs, and homes.
2. Clippings can be added to your compost bin and used later for a natural
fertilizer.
