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 pre-
vent accidental starting that could result in serious personal injury.
UNFOLDING AND ADJUSTING THE HANDLE ASSEMBLY
See Figures 1 - 2.
NOTICE:
Do not allow the starter cable to become pinched or trapped when
raising the handle.
To raise the handle:
Pull the lever on the handle crossbar to unlock the handle.
Moving the lever in either direction will unlock the handle.
Raise the handle to desired position.
Lock handle into place in either of the two notches on the handle
brackets.
NOTE:
Handle can be adjusted to two heights for mowing.
To lower the handle:
Lift the lever located on the crossbar in either direction to fold the
handle.
INSTALLING THE GRASS CATCHER (FOR REAR
BAGGING OPERATION)
See Figure 3.
NOTE:
When using the grass catcher, do not install the mulching plug.
Remove start key and battery packs.
Lift the rear discharge door.
Lift the grass catcher by its handle and place under the rear dis-
charge door so that the hooks on the grass catcher are seated onto
the slots on the mower housing.
Release the rear discharge door.
Reinstall start key and battery packs when you are ready to mow.
INSTALLING THE MULCHING PLUG
(FOR MULCHING OPERATION)
See Figure 4.
NOTE:
When using the mulching plug, do not install the grass catcher.
Remove start key and battery packs.
Lift and hold the rear discharge door.
Grasp the mulching plug by its handle and insert it at a slight angle,
as shown.
Push the mulching plug securely into place. The tabs on the
mulching plug should be seated in the slots at the bottom of the
rear discharge opening, and the slot on the mulching plug should
go over the tab in the center of the discharge opening.
Lower the rear discharge door.
Reinstall start key and battery packs when you are ready to mow.
STARTING/STOPPING THE MOWER
See Figures 5 - 7.
Unfold the handle assembly by lifting the lever on the handle
crossbar.
NOTE:
The mower will not start if the handle assembly is not in the
operating position.
Raise the battery cover.
Install the battery packs into the rear battery port.
Insert the start key into the slot between the batteries in the battery
port.
NOTE:
Arrow should be pointed toward the battery to be used.
Lower the battery cover and make sure it is securely closed.
Press the start button then engage either lever to start the motor and
blades.
Release the levers to stop the motor.
NOTE:
The motor and blades will also start if the lever is engaged first
and the start button is pressed afterwards.
WARNING:
To avoid accidental starting that could result in serious personal
injury, always remove the start key when moving or transporting
the mower.
SELF-PROPELLED MOWING
See Figure 7.
WARNING:
Never engage the blades when transporting the mower from one
location to another. Only engage the blades by pressing the start
button when you are ready to mow. Failure to follow these instruc-
tions can result in serious personal injury.
Once the mower has been started, the self-propelled feature is
engaged by pushing the self-propel paddle downward to meet the
handle.
To disengage the self-propelled feature, release the self-propel
paddle.
Press the paddle located on back of upper controls to increase the
speed.
Adjust the maximum speed selector and press the self-propelled
paddle located on the back of the upper controls to increase the
speed.
NOTE:
The self-propelled levers can be used without engaging the
blades to power the mower from one location to another. You must
pull the bail and then one or both self-propel levers to move the mower
without engaging the blades.
MAXIMUM SPEED SELECTOR
See Figure 7.
While using the self-propelled feature, the maximum speed of the
mower can be set using the speed selector switch.
Slide the switch on the top of the handle to the left to decrease
your maximum speed, slide the switch to the right to increase your
maximum speed.
The self-propelled paddle allows you to control the drive speed
between 0mph and the maximum speed selected.
Model/item number on product may have additional letters at the end. These letters designate
manufacturing information and should be provided when calling for service.
21 in. 40 VOLT LAWN MOWER QUICK START GUIDE
GUIDE DE DÉMARRAGE RAPIDE DE LA TONDEUSE 40 V, 21 po / GUÍA DE INICIAL RÁPIDA DE LA PODADORA 40 V 21 pulg.
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