Yardworks CLM48CU, Instruction Manual

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Operation
5. MULCHING MOWING TIPS
Using the mower without the grass collection bag attached.
Lift the safety flap and hold up.
Insert the mulching insert into position, then release and close the safety flap (See Fig J1, J2).
When using the mulching feature, your new mower is designed to cut the grass clippings into
small pieces and distribute them back into the lawn, using mulching fins located inside the
mower deck.
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, set the cutting height to remove about one third of
the grass blade length, ideally no more than 1 1/2" (3.8 cm) at one time. If the lawn is
overgrown, it may be necessary to increase the cutting 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 cutting 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 after
every use.
4) Certain types of grass or grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second
time to fully disperse the grass throughout the lawn. If cutting a second time, it is advisable
to cut perpendicular to (across) the first cut pattern. DO NOT CHANGE CUT PATTERN IN
ANY WAY THAT WOULD CAUSE MOWING DOWN A HILL.
5) Change your cutting pattern from week to week. This will help prevent matting and graining
of the lawn.
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