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OPERATION
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always
wear proper eye protection marked
to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment
including safety glasses and protective footwear.
Before Mowing
WARNING
Read and follow all safety warn-
ings, instructions, illustrations,
and specifications to avoid serious injury and
death.
•
Check the area and clear it of objects that can
be thrown by the mower
• Avoid discharge of material toward roads,
sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also, avoid
discharging material against a wall or obstruc
-
tion, which may cause the material to ricochet
back toward the operator.
• Plan the mowing pattern to avoid mowing up or
down slopes. Do not mow slopes greater than
15°.
• Ensure grass is dry and there is enough light
for good visibility.
• Inspect rear door, discharge attachment, bail,
etc., for proper operation, location, and damage.
• Set the height adjustment.
• Ensure children and bystanders are at least 100'
away.
• Ensure the blade stops when bail bar is released.
• Ensure the self-propel stops when the self-
propel paddle is released.
• Set the speed dial at a speed that you can com-
fortably follow when walking behind the mower.
Start at a low speed. Be prepared for sudden
changes in speed when adjusting the speed
dial. You may lose control of the mower if the
speed dial is set at a speed that is too fast for
your walking pace.
High Lift Mode
High Lift Mode increases blade speed for
increased air flow and lift , which results in a
better bagging or mulching job. Press the
High Lift Mode button
to toggle between ON/OFF.
The LED next to the button will light when in High Lift
mode.
LED Lights
Ensure enough light for good visibility; lights
may not provide sufficient visibility in all con
-
ditions. Press the
LED Lights button to toggle
between ON/OFF.
Setting Self-Propel Speed Dial
When using the self-propel feature,
ensure that the speed dial is set at a
speed that you can comfortably fol-
low when walking behind the mower.
1. Start at a low speed. Be prepared
for sudden changes in speed
when adjusting the speed dial.
WARNING!
You may lose control
of the mower if the speed dial is set at a speed
that is too fast for your walking pace.
2. Release the self-propel paddle and bail bar if you
cannot keep up with the mower.
3. Rotate the dial to set the maximum speed of the
self-propel feature, from "1" for minimum speed
up to "5" for the maximum speed.
Start Blade Button
1. To
start
the blade, pull and hold the bail
bar against the handle
2. Press the Start Blade button. The blade
will start and the button will lock inward.
3. To
stop
the blade, release the bail bar. The blade
will stop and the button will unlock.
4. If the blade will not start, check battery charge
and that the mower is in proper operating position.
Mowing
WARNING
Keep hands and feet away
from the blades. Do not
reach under blade guard.
Keep clear of
the discharge opening at all times.
•
Do not direct discharge material toward anyone.
Avoid discharging material against a wall or
obstruction. Material may ricochet back toward
the operator.
•
Look down and behind before and while mov
-
ing backwards.
Do not mow in reverse unless
absolutely necessary.
•
Always be sure of footing; keep a firm hold on
the handle and walk, never run.
•
Avoid holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hid
-
den hazards. Uneven terrain could overturn the
mower, or cause operator to lose their balance
or footing.
•
Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives,
walks, or roads or if someone enters the area.
•
After striking a foreign object, stop the motor,
remove the battery packs, thoroughly inspect the
mower for any damage, and repair the damage
before restarting and operating the mower.
•
If the mower should start to vibrate abnormally,
stop the mower and check immediately for the
cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
•
Shut the motor off and wait until the blade comes
to a complete stop before removing the grass
bag or before unclogging the rear side discharge
chute.
1. Insert battery packs. The fuel gauge LEDs will
light and display the batteries' remaining charge.
2. Set the maximum self-propel speed (1-5).
3. Set the blade speed (Low/High).
4. Turn the LED lights on, if needed.
5.
To
start
the blade, pull and hold the bail bar against
the handle and press the Start Blade button.
6.
To
engage
the self-propel feature, press down
on the self-propel paddle. Press less for a slower
speed, or more for a faster speed, up to the maxi-
mum speed set by the self-propel speed dial. To
disengage
the self propel feature, release the
paddle.
NOTE:
The self-propel feature is available
for maneuvering whenever the mower is powered;
the blade does not need to be running.
7. If necessary, adjust blade speed or maximum
self-propel speed. When adjusting maximum
self-propel speed (1-5), be prepared for a sudden
change in speed.
8.
To
stop
the blade, release the bail bar.
9.
When finished mowing, remove batteries for
storage.
