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STARTING/STOPPING THE MOWER(Figure11,12&13) (H36GC16C)
WARNING:
The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown
into your or others’ eyes, which can damage eyes severely. Always wear safety glasses while
operating the mower or while performing any adjustments or repairs on the mower.
WARNING:
Ensure that other people an
d pets remain at least 100’ (30m) away from the
mower when it is in use.
WARNING:
The blade will continue to rotate for a few seconds after the mower is turned
off. Allow the motor/blade to stop rotating before starting it again. Do not rapidly turn the mower
off and on.
CAUTION:
Do not attempt to override the operation of the safety button and bail switch.
NOTE:
The motor cannot be started unless:
◼
The side rails are fully extended
◼
Both green handle-locking clamps are securely closed
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The handle is locked into one of the three operating positions
To start the mower
1. Attach the battery pack to the mower and close the battery cover and upper side rails are
fully extended(Fig.11)
NOTICE:
Make sure that the latch on the mower snaps into place and that the battery pack is
secured to the mower before operation.
2. Depress the safety button (Fig. 12).
3. With the safety button depressed, press 1 of the 4 on/off buttons and release the safety
button (Fig. 13).
4.
The mower will start.
To stop the mower
1. Fully release 4 on/off buttons.
2. The electric brake in the Automatic Braking Mechanism will stop the blade rotation within 3
seconds of the bail switch release.
safety button
13
12
11
on/off button
