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How to Operate the Machine
How to cut weeds and brush
Please again read the safety precautions (pages 3-9) and confirm the points regarding your work
environment and general safety.
When using the machine for the first time, choose a flat area free from rocks and foreign objects and
slowly cut a path by going over the area in a straight line.
If the engine stops due to a large quantity of weeds, etc, you may need to mow the area twice. Mow
one time at a reduced work speed with the blades set higher than usual t o avoid damaging the
machine. Mow for a second time with the blades set lower when you are confident you have reduced
the weeds to a more manageable length,
When mowing, always proceed forward in gear [1] or [2], never in reverse [R]. This not only decreases
the performance of the machine but also increases the likelihood of flying debris.
1.
Adjust the cutting height using the cutting height adjustment lever.
At first, adjust the blades a little high, then readjust the height to
best suit the conditions while you are working.
2.
Start the engine.
Refer to
‘How to start the engine’ (page 15).
3.
Use the handlebar up/down lever to adjust the handbars to best suit
the type of work being performed and the size of the person
operating the machine.
Be sure to stop working before making adjustments using the
handlebar up/down lever.
4.
Be sure to put the speed change lever securely in the necessary
position.
At first, position the blades a little high, then readjust the height
to best suit the conditions after performing some test cuts.
If the speed change lever is not securely in position, there is a
danger that gears could be released while driving the machine.
Without forcing too hard, shift the drive clutch a little to the [ON]
position and check again that the lever is securely in position.
Cutting height
adjustment lever
Handlebar up/down lever
Speed change lever
