Yardworks 060-1773-0, Owner'S Manual

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MOWING TIPS
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
1. Mow across the face of a slope, and never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing
direction on a slope.
2. Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps that may cause a slip or a trip. Tall grass can
hide obstacles.
3. Always be sure of your footing. If you feel like you are losing your balance, release the blade/motor
control handle immediately. The blade will stop rotating within 3 seconds.
4. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments, because you could lose your footing or balance.
5. Do not mow a slope that has an angle of greater than 15°, as determined using the slope gauge.
6. Do not mow wet or damp grass. Unstable footing can cause slipping.
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WARNING: Do not mow a slope that has an angle of greater than 15° (a rise of approximately
2 1/2’ [.75 m] every 10’ [3 m]). Mow across the face of a slope, and never up and down.
SLOPE GAUGE
Use this page as a guide in order to identify slopes that cannot be mowed safely.
NOTE: A sharp blade will greatly enhance the performance of the mower, especially when cutting high
grass. Be sure to check the blade and to sharpen it at least once per year, as described in the
Maintenance section. 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
Do not mow in circles. Travel back and forth across the lawn.
When cutting thick grass, reduce walking speed in order to allow for a more effective cut and a proper
discharge of the clippings. 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 more than
2” (5 cm) long during hot months. If there is growth, the lawn should be cut in the fall.
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SLOPE GAUGE &OPERATION
measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly area.
shock, do not operate the mower in damp or wet conditions.