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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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runtime.
The best time to mow grass is in the late
afternoon when the grass is dry and the newly
cut area will not be exposed to direct sunlight.
2. For best mulching performance, set the
cutting height to remove about one third of the
grass blade length, ideally no more than 1-1/2”
at one time. If the lawn is overgrown, it may be
necessary to increase the cut height to reduce
the pushing effort and prevent overloading
the motor. For extremely heavy mulching, it
is advisable to first cut at a high cut height
setting, and then re-cut to the final cut height.
Otherwise, make narrower cuts and mow
slowly.
3. For best performance, keep the mower
housing free of built-up grass. From time to
time turn off mower and wait for the blade
to come to a complete stop. Then unplug
the safety key and turn mower on its side.
Using an object such as a stick, wipe out any
accumulation of grass in the blade area. Be
careful of the sharp edges of the blade. Clean
often in wet, new grass, and always after every
use.
4. Certain types of grass or grass conditions
may require that an area be mulched a second
time to fully disperse the grass throughout the
lawn.
If cutting a second time, it is advisable to cut
perpendicular (across) the first cut pattern.
DO NOT CHANGE CUT PATTERN IN ANY
WAY THAT WOULD CAUSE MOWING DOWN
A HILL.
5. Change your cutting pattern from week
to week. This will help prevent matting and
graining of the lawn.
MAINTENANCE
Stop the mower and remove the safety key
before removing the grass bag.
Note: To ensure long and reliable service,
perform the following maintenance
procedures regularly. Check for obvious
defects such as a loose, dislodged or a
damaged blade, loose fittings, and worn
or damaged components. Check that the
covers and guards are all undamaged and
are correctly attached to mower. Carry out
any necessary maintenance or repairs before
operating mower.
BLADE SHARPENING
KEEP BLADE SHARP FOR BEST MOWER
PERFORMANCE. A DULL BLADE DOES
NOT CUT GRASS CLEANLY OR MULCH
PROPERLY.
WEAR PROPER EYE PROTECTION WHILE
REMOVING, SHARPENING, AND INSTALLING
BLADE. ENSURE THAT SAFETY KEY IS
REMOVED.
Sharpening the blade twice during a mowing
season is usually sufficient under normal
circumstances. Sand causes the blade to
dull quickly. If your lawn has sandy soil, more
frequent sharpening may be required.
REPLACE BENT OR DAMAGED BLADE
IMMEDIATELY.
WHEN SHARPENING THE BLADE:
1. Make sure blade remains balanced.
2. Sharpen blade at the original cutting angle.
3. Sharpen cutting edges on both ends of
blade, removing equal amounts of material
from both ends.
TO SHARPEN BLADE IN A VISE (SEE R)
Fig R
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