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General:
• In order to prevent electric shock, do not operate the mower in damp or wet conditions.
• Before commencing, ensure that the lawn is free of stones, sticks, wires, and other objects
that could be thrown by the rotating blade or could damage the blades or the motor.
• Release the bail lever to turn the mower OFF when crossing any gravelled area (stones can
be thrown by the rotating blade).
• A sharp blade will greatly enhance the performance of the mower, especially when cutting
high grass. Be sure to check the blade and to replace it at least once per year, as described in
the Maintenance section.
• Travel back and forth across the lawn in straight lines, slightly overlapping. Do not mow in
circles.
• Walk at a steady pace. When cutting thick grass, reduce walking speed in order to allow for
a more effective cut and a proper discharge of the clippings.
• Do not let the grass get too tall. If the grass gets too long, start at the highest cutting
position and, work down to the desired cutting height.
• Set mower to the highest cutting height when mowing on uneven ground or in tall weeds.
Collecting:
• For a healthy lawn, always cut off one-third or less of the total length of the grass. The
average lawn should be approximately 1 1/2 to 2” (3.8 to 5 cm) long during cool months, and
between 2" to 3 1/4" (5 cm to 8.3 cm) long during hot months. If there is growth, the lawn
should be cut in the fall.
• Watch for trailing of grass cuttings. When this appears, stop (and remove the safety key) to
empty the catcher.
Mulching:
• For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass, because it tends to stick to the underside of
the deck, preventing proper mulching of grass clippings.
• If mowing has been delayed and the grass has been allowed to grow longer than 4" (10 cm),
mow the lawn twice in order to reduce the grass height to a maximum of 3 1/2” (9 cm).
Mowing Tips
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Verify that the lawn is free of stones, sticks, wires, and other objects that could damage
the blades or the motor. These objects could be accidentally thrown by the mower in
any direction, and could cause serious personal injury to the operator and to others. In
order to prevent electric shock, do not operate the mower in damp or wet conditions.
WARNING
Slopes are a major factor related to accidents involving slips and falls, which can result in
severe injury. Operating the mower on a slope requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on
a slope, do not mow it. For your safety, use the slope gauge that is included as part of this
manual to measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly area.
Do not mow a slope that has an angle of greater than 15° (a rise of approximately 2 1/2
feet [0.75 m] every 10 feet [3 m]).
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