Kobalt 1774923, Quick Start Manual

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11
ASSEMBLY
2. Adjusting the Foldable Handle
WARNING
• Do not attempt to start the mower until the
handle has been locked at one of the three
preset operating positions.
Locked Storage Position
Your mower is shipped with the handle in the
compact, locked position (Fig. 2a).
Operating Position
The mower is equipped with three operating
positions: UPPER / MIDDLE / LOWER
OPERATING POSITION (Fig. 2b)
• Hold the quick-adjust handle (M) with your right
hand to release the handle from the storage
position. Lift the handle with your left hand.
Gently pivot the handle backward until you
hear and feel the lock pin engage in the Upper
Operating Position.
• Hold the quick-adjust handle with your left hand
to release the handle from the upper operating
position. Begin to lower the handle with your
right hand, and then release the lever. Gently
pivot the handle downward until you hear and
feel the lock pin engage in the Middle Operating
Position.
• Hold the quick-adjust handle with your left hand
to release the handle from the middle operating
position. Begin to lower the handle with your
right hand, and then release the lever. Gently
pivot the handle downward until you hear and
feel the lock pin engage in the Lower Operating
Position.
• Fully extend the side rails (N) and securely
close the two handle-locking clamps (E) after
achieving the position you choose. (Fig. 2c).
NOTICE: The motor cannot be started unless:
• The side rails are fully extended.
• Both green handle-locking clamps are securely
closed.
• The handle is locked into one of the three
operating positions.
2a
M
2c
N
E
2b
Three
Operating
position holes
Storage
position
hole
M