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When you use the machine for the first time, please choose a flat surface with no foreign
objects such as stones, and cut straight and slowly so that you become familiar with its
operation.
Grass clippings are discharged from the right rear of the machine.
As obstacles on the
right may cause damage, please position trees, pillars, walls, and other obstacles on the
left side of the machine (turn to the left if the cut is circular).
(1) Put the replacement blade cover on the right side of the machine down to the bottom;
tighten firmly with a wrench so that it does not become loose during operation.
(2) Start the engine.
Refer to “How to start the engine” (page 18)
(3) Turn the throttle lever to the [HI] position and let it increase the rotation of the engine.
(4) Adjust the cutting height adjustment lever to approximately 4”(100mm) height. Refer to
the alignment lever on the scale display.
Refer to “Working of each part” (page 14)
(5) Slowly turn the blade clutch lever to the [ON] position.
**Please note that the blade rotates at a high speed. **
**Please operate the blade clutch lever action slowly. **
(6) Position the cutting height adjustment lever to the desired height.
Refer to “Working of each part” (page 14)
**If the blade clutch lever is suddenly turned to the [ON] position at the lowest
cutting height position (2” and around), it may cause breakage of the cutting belt.
**
(7) Refer to “How to drive” (page 22), start the machine, and begin working.
(8) For finishing operations, please reverse the procedure above.
When you turn the blade clutch, first, return the blade clutch lever to the [OFF] position, wait
for about 5 seconds, and then turn the cutting height adjustment lever to the [MOVE] position.
(9) Stop the engine.
Refer to “How to stop the engine” (page 18)
Do not operate while the replacement blade cover is
open. Scattering stones and other foreign objects
mixed with cut grass can cause injury and damage.
NOTICE