WARNING:
This insert sheet is not a substitute for reading the operator’s manual.
To reduce the risk of injury or death, user must read and understand
operator’s manual before using this product.
WARNING:
Always remove start key and battery packs from lawn mower when
assembling, adjusting, cleaning, unclogging, or when not in use. Place
start key and battery packs out of the reach of children and untrained
users when not in use. Follow these instructions to prevent accidental
starting that could result in serious personal injury.
UNFOLDING AND ADJUSTING THE HANDLE ASSEMBLY
See Figure 1.
To raise the handle assembly:
Loosen the lower handle lock knobs.
Pull up and back on the lower handle until it is aligned with the posts
on the mower housing.
To secure the lower handle in place, tighten the lower handle lock knobs.
Loosen the upper handle lock knobs.
Pull up and back on the upper handle to raise it into operating position.
Make sure that the lower handle is seated in the grooves at the bottom
of the upper handle.
NOTE:
The lower handle has two hole settings for height adjustment.
Make sure you use the same height setting for each side.
NOTICE:
Do not allow the starter cable to become pinched or trapped when
raising the handle.
Insert the starter cable into the upper and lower cord clips on the handle.
To lower the handle assembly:
Loosen the upper handle lock knobs by turning them counterclockwise.
Lower the upper handle.
Loosen the lower handle lock knobs.
Push outward on each side of the lower handle until it is free from the
post. Then, fold the handle to the front of the unit.
INSTALLING THE SIDE DISCHARGE CHUTE
See Figure 2.
The mower comes prepared for mulching with the spring-loaded mulching
cover already in place. If side discharge is desired, install the side discharge
chute.
Remove start key and battery pack.
Lift and hold the mulching cover.
Insert the side discharge chute as shown, aligning the two notches with
the tabs on each side of the mulching cover.
Lower the mulching cover until the tabs are seated into the notches on
the side discharge chute.
Reinstall start key and battery pack when you are ready to mow.
STARTING/STOPPING THE MOWER
See Figures 3 - 5.
Raise the battery cover.
Install battery pack.
Insert the start key into the slot beside the battery storage port.
Lower the battery cover.
Press and hold the start button. Pull the blade control lever toward the
handle and release the button to start the mower.
To stop the mower, release the blade control lever.
WARNING:
To avoid accidental starting that could result in serious personal injury,
always remove the start key when moving or transporting the mower.
20 in. 40 VOLT LAWN MOWER QUICK START GUIDE
GUIDE DE DÉMARRAGE RAPIDE DE LA TONDEUSE 40 V, 20 po
GUÍA DE INICIAL RÁPIDA DE LA PODADORA 40 V 20 pulg.
RY401010/RY401010VNM
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