Homelite UT13218, Operator'S Manual

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FEATURES
KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER
See Figure 2.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of
the information on the product and in this operator’s manual
as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting.
Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all oper-
ating features and safety rules.
CORD RETAINER
A convenient cord retainer helps keep the extension cord
connection secure during mower operation.
GRASS CATCHER
(MODEL UT13220 ONLY)
The grass catcher prevents grass clippings being strewn
across your lawn as you mow.
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER
The height adjustment lever provides cutting height
adjustments.
MOTOR/BLADE CONTROL ASSEMBLY
The motor/blade control, located on the upper handle of the
mower, engages and disengages the motor and blade.
MULCHING PLUG
(MODEL UT13220 ONLY)
Your mower is equipped with a mulching plug that cuts and
recuts the grass for finer clippings.
SIDE DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR
Use the side discharge deflector on your mower when
the grass is too high to mulch or when side discharging is
preferred. The grass clippings produced when using the
side discharge deflector are noticeably larger than those
produced when using the mulching plug.
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ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
 Carefully remove the product and any accessories from
the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list
are included.
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Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage
or damage occurred during shipping.
 Do not discard the packing material until you have care-
fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product.
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If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-866-457-5888 for assistance.
PACKING LIST
Mower
Side Discharge Deflector
Mulching Plug (Model UT13220 only)
Grass Catcher (Model UT13220 only)
Operator’s Manual
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this
product until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this
warning so could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create acces-
sories not recommended for use with this product. Any
such alteration or modification is misuse and could result
in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not connect to power supply until assembly is
complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental
starting and possible serious personal injury.