Honda HRX476XB, Owner'S Manual

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Push by hand to propel the machine:
Always release the drive clutch lever when engaging the
cutting-means control lever. If drive clutch is engaged, the
machine will move when the motor is started.
1. Start the motor and engage the cutting-means.
- While pressing the yellow button [1], pull the cutting-means
control lever [2]. The cutting-means start rotating.
2. Push the handle by
hand to mow the lawn.
3. To stop the
cutting-means rotating.
- Release the
cutting-means
control lever [2].
NOTE: It is possible to refrain from using the forward drive while
mowing in areas with a narrow surface (lanes, borders, etc.).
NOTE: The area of cut (battery duration) depends on lawn conditions,
grass density, moisture content, grass length and height of cut.
Switching the machine on and off frequently during cutting will also
reduce the area of cut (battery duration).
To improve the area of cut (battery duration) it is recommended to cut
more frequently, raise the cutting height and use land drive at normal
walking pace.
This model is fitted with a motor thermal protection device.
• Function: to prevent overheating and damage to the motor,
caused by abnormal use.
• Triggering of the protection device: when too much power is
required, the power supply to the motor is shut down immediately.
Procedure to follow when the protection device is triggered:
- Release the cutting-means control lever.
- Check what caused the cutting-means to suddenly come to a
halt (clean the cutting guard, cut less grass at once or go
slowly).
- Allow the machine to cool down in a cool environment (for from
10 to 20 minutes).
Precautions before starting up the machine again:
- Check that the cutting-means is able to move freely (using
protective gloves).
- Check the safety conditions in the surrounding area (objects on
the lawn, persons or animals in the vicinity).
- Enable the switch.
- If there are no abnormalities, such as unusual noises, you can
now continue your work.
NOTE:
• Mowing frequency: once a week
for a lawn intended for leisure
purposes, twice a week for an
ornamental lawn.
• If possible, mow the lawn in the
afternoon or evening before
sprinkling, as the grass must be
dry. If dust levels are too high,
mow the lawn when the grass is
dry, but the ground is still damp.
• Choose a cutting height adapted
to the terrain ( see page 7 ).
• For a regular cut, you should
overlap the part that has already
been cut by a few centimetres [3],
and increase this overlap zone if
the cutting height is high.
• To achieve maximum efficiency, follow the suggested path.
• If your terrain does not have a regular shape or involves several
obstacles, divide it into internal parcels which you can mow in the
recommended direction.
[4] Catching: turn in a clockwise
direction to achieve the
maximum efficiency.
[5] Mulching: turn in an
anti-clockwise direction.
EMPTYING THE GRASS CATCHER
When the grass catcher becomes full, grass collection is no longer
efficient (the sound of the machine changes and the grass catcher
is no longer puffed up by the air from the cutting-means).
1. Release the cutting-means control
lever.
2. Remove the grass catcher
( see page 5 ).
3. Empty the grass catcher:
• Hold the grass catcher by the
metal handle [1].
• Grasp grass catcher [2] and shake
the grass catcher to remove the
grass.
CAUTION:
• To reduce the fire risk, never leave grass cuttings or leaves in the
grass catcher, or in or near buildings. Decomposing grass
cuttings causes a high temperature rise.
Before use, check that the grass catcher closing device is
correctly positioned (discharge cover).
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