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DESCRIPTION
1.1
PURPOSE
This machine is used for domestic lawn mowing. The
cutting blade must be approximately parallel to the
ground. All four wheels must touch the ground while you
mow.
1.2
OVERVIEW
Figure 1-11.
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Handle knob
2
Lower handle
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Upper handle
4
Knob
5
Bolt
6
Grass catcher
7
Rear discharge door
8
Mulch plug
9
Side discharge chute
10
Side discharge door
11
Height adjustment lever
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Battery door
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Battery pack
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Safety key
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Battery release button
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Start button
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Bail switch
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Self-propel lever
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Speed control button
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Storage switch
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DANGER
This machine was built to be operated according to
the rules for safe operation included in this manual. As
with any type of power equipment, carelessness or
error on the part of the operator can result in serious
injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands
and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe all
safety instructions could result in serious injury or
death.
NOTE
When using electric lawn mowers, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury. These
basic precautions include the following:
2.1
CHILDREN AND BYSTANDERS
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to
the presence of children or bystanders.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons,
particularly small children, and pets.
• Use extreme care when approaching blind corners,
doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may
obscure your vision of a child or bystander. Keep
children, bystanders, helpers and pets at least 100
feet (30m) from the mower while it is in operation.
Stop the machine if anyone enters the area.
• Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a
power mower. Operators 14 years old and over
should fully read and understand the operator’s
manual and safety rules. Only responsible
individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe
operation should be allowed to use this machine.
2.2
GENERAL OPERATION
• Read this operator’s manual carefully in its entirety
before assembling or operating this machine. Read,
understand, and follow all instructions on the
machine and in the manuals before operation.
Familiarize yourself with the controls and proper use
of this machine before operation. Save this manual
for future and regular reference.
• Do not use the lawn mower for any job except that
for which it is intended. Your lawn mower has been
designed to perform only one job: cut grass.
• Don’t force the lawn mower, it will do the job better
and more safely at the rate for which it was
designed.
• Don’t overreach, keep proper footing and balance at
all times. Many injuries occur as a result of the
mower being pulled over the foot during a fall
caused by slipping or tripping. A slip and fall can
cause serious personal injury. If you feel you are
losing your footing, release the control handle
immediately and the blade will stop rotating within
three seconds.
• Never pull the mower back toward you while you are
walking. If you must back the mower away from a
wall or obstruction, first look down and behind you to
avoid tripping, and then follow these steps:
• Step back from the mower in order to fully
extend your arms.
• Be sure that you are well balanced.
• Pull the mower back slowly.
• Before and while moving backwards with the
mower, look behind and down for small children and
other people.
• Do not operate the mower while under the influence
of alcohol or drugs. Stay alert and watch what you
are doing at all times. Use common sense and do
not operate the lawn mower when you are tired.
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