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 WARNING:

This insert sheet is not a substitute for reading the oper-
ator’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, unclog-
ging, 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 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 discharge 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.

NOTE:

 Mower will not start without the start key installed, 

and the battery in the unit.

 

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 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 and hold the start button. Pull the bail toward the 
handle and release the button to start the mower and 
blades.

 

NOTE:

 The motor and blades will also start if the bail is 

pulled first and the start button is pressed after.

 

To stop the mower, release the bail.

 WARNING:

To avoid accidental starting that could result in serious 
personal injury, always remove the start key when moving 
or transporting the mower.

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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