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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.

Summary of Contents for 060-1773-0

Page 1: ...20 50 8 cm Electric Lawn Mower Owner s Manual TOLL FREE HELPLINE 1 866 523 5218 IMPORTANT Read all safety rules and instructions carefully before using this product 060 1773 0...

Page 2: ...capable of amputating body parts and throwing objects Failure to observe the following safety rules could result in serious injury or death Basic safety precautions should always be followed when usin...

Page 3: ...ed extension cord that is approved for outdoor use such as Type SW A SOW A STW A STOW A SJW A SJOW A SJTW A or SJTOW A 13 Extension Cord Verify that the extension cord is in good condition is heavy en...

Page 4: ...ade area until you are sure that the blade has stopped rotating 30 Never operate the mower without a proper trail shield discharge cover grass catcher switch control or other safety protective devices...

Page 5: ...nuts bolts and screws tight in order to be sure that the mower is in safe working condition 10 Do not tamper with safety devices Check them regularly for proper operation 11 After striking a foreign o...

Page 6: ...p and back on the upper handle to raise the handle into the operating position Make certain the lower handle is seated securely into the handle mounting bracket 3 Align the holes 3 between the upper h...

Page 7: ...2 1 3 2 1 Lift the chute cover 1 2 While holding the chute cover 1 up place the hanger hooks 2 of the grass catcher bag into the opening on the chute cover 1 in order to allow the hanger hooks to atta...

Page 8: ...rge chute arrows with the positioning arrows on the mower deck and then slide the discharge chute 2 in as shown n e h t d n a s k o o h k c e d e h t r e d n u d e p p a r t e r a s k o o h e t u h c...

Page 9: ...4 1 To remove the mulching plug lift the chute cover 1 and pull the mulching plug out using the handle t i e v o m e r o t e c r o f e m o s s e r i u q e r t i o s e l g n a n a n o d e t r e s n i...

Page 10: ...Side discharge cover Height adjustment lever Power button Circuit breaker Read this operator s manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower Compare the illustration to your lawn mower in...

Page 11: ...rt circuit overloads Follow these steps if the switch pops out 1 Release the bail switch and allow the mower to stop and cool down for a minute 2 Press down the circuit breaker in order to reset it Re...

Page 12: ...n move to desired position This sets all wheels to the same position 3 To raise the height pull the height adjustment lever from the current stop position towards the back of the mower 4 To lower the...

Page 13: ...raise or lower the upper handle to a position comfortable for you 1 Loosen the upper handle knob 2 move the upper handle to the desired position There are 3 positions for you to choose 3 Tighten the u...

Page 14: ...at 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...

Page 15: ...und speed should be adjusted to the condition of the lawn 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 4 Walk at a st...

Page 16: ...en the blade nut 1 and remove the blade 4 Turn the nut COUNTER CLOCKWISE to loosen it and CLOCKWISE to tighten it 4 Remove the blade nut 1 the square washer 2 the insulator washer 3 and the blade 4 5...

Page 17: ...her debris will accumulate causing rust and corrosion Remove any buildup of grass and leaves on or around the motor cover do not use water Wipe the mower clean with a dry cloth occasionally If debris...

Page 18: ...ut or damaged in any way Wind cord in a series of equal loops to prevent it from tangling Store mower indoors in a cool dry place out of the reach of children Do not cover lawn mower with a solid plas...

Page 19: ...g edge equally The mower is hard to push The grass is long or the cutting height is too low The rear of the mower housing and the blade are dragging in heavy grass Raise the cutting height The mower c...

Page 20: ...is available by calling the Toll Free Helpline at 1 866 523 5218 YARDWORKS CANADA will not accept the return of a complete unit unless prior written permission has been extended by YARDWORKS CANADA Tr...

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