Yardworks 060-1981-4, Instruction Manual

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Under normal conditions, the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients
to the lawn. Please review the following recommendations for optimum mulching
performance.
1) Avoid mowing when the grass is wet from rain or dew. Wet grass may form clumps
which interfere with the mulching action and reduce runtime. The best time to mow grass
is in the late afternoon when the grass is dry and the newly cut area will not be exposed
to direct sunlight.
2) For best mulching performance, ideally mow no more than 1 1/2” (4 cm) at one time.
If the lawn is overgrown, it may be necessary to increase the cut height to reduce the
pushing effort and prevent overloading the motor. For extremely heavy mulching, it is
advisable to first cut at a high cut height setting, and then re-cut to the final cut height.
Otherwise, make narrower cuts and mow slowly.
3) For best performance, keep the mower housing free of built-up grass. From time to time
turn off mower and wait for the blade to come to a complete stop. Remove the battery
pack. Using an object such as a stick, wipe out any accumulation of grass in the blade
area. Be careful of the sharp edges of the blade. Clean often in wet, new grass, and
always clean after every use.
4) Under certain types of grass conditions, an area be mulched may require a second
mulching to fully disperse the grass throughout the lawn. If cutting a second time, it is
advisable to cut perpendicular (across) the first cut pattern.
5) Change your cutting pattern from week to week. This will help prevent matting and
graining of the lawn.
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