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ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLING THE GRASS CATCHER
See Figures 5 - 6.
Place the grass catcher frame on a flat surface with the
handle facing down.
Orient the grass catcher bag so the vinyl floor is facing up,
then slide the frame into the bag. When installing, allow
the frame handle to remain outside the bag and make
sure the bag seams are located at the frame edges.
Pull the clip over the frame rail to secure in place.
Lift the bag’s vinyl floor to the top of the frame rail and
secure in place.
Using the same method, attach the remaining clips on
each side of the bag to the frame rail to secure.
INSTALLING THE GRASS CATCHER (FOR REAR
BAGGING OPERATION)
See Figures 7 - 8.
NOTE:
When using the grass catcher, do not install the
mulching plug.
Remove start key and battery pack.
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 pack when you are ready
to mow.
SETTING BLADE HEIGHT
See Figure 9.
When shipped, the wheels on the mower are set to a low-
cutting position. Before using the mower for the first time,
raise the cutting position to the height best suited for your
lawn. The average lawn should be between 1-1/2 in. to 2 in.
during cool months and between 2 in. and 3-1/4 in. during
hot months.
To adjust the blade height:
Remove start key and battery pack.
To raise the blade height, grasp the height adjustment
lever and move it toward the back of the mower.
To lower the blade height, grasp the height adjustment
lever and move it toward the front of the mower.
Reinstall start key and battery pack when you are ready
to mow.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with products to make you care-
less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible
serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom-
mended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of
attachments or accessories not recommended can result
in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged,
missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps,
etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not
operate this product until all missing or damaged parts
are replaced. Please contact customer service or a quali-
fied service center for assistance.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purpose listed below:
Mowing your lawn
WARNING:
Always remove battery pack and the start key from the
tool when you are assembling parts, making adjustments,
cleaning, or when not in use. This will prevent accidental
starting that could cause serious personal injury.