WARNING
If you lose steering control while operating the machine,
place the steering control levers in the park brake position
immediately and turn key to the “OFF” position. Inspect the
machine and consult your Greenworks Commercial dealer
to resolve the problem before continuing to operate.
WARNING
The unit’s steering control levers are very responsive. For
smooth operation, move levers slowly, avoiding sudden
movements. Skill and ease of operation come with practice
and experience. The machine can spin very rapidly. Use
caution when making turns and slow down before making
sharp turns.
Inexperienced operators may have a tendency to oversteer
and lose control. Slow-moving practice maneuvers are
recommended to become familiar with these characteristics
before attempting normal-speed operation.
WARNING
Sharp depressions or raised obstacles (such as gutters or
curbs) should not be directly approached at high speed in an
attempt to “jump” them as the operator could be thrown
from the equipment. Approach at a slow speed and angle
one drive wheel at the obstruction. Continue at an angle
until the wheel clears and then pivot the opposite wheel
around.
When turning on soft or wet turf, keep both wheels rolling
either forward or backward. Pivoting on one stopped wheel
can damage turf. Keep blades sharp. Many problems with
incorrect cutting patterns are due to dull blades or blades
which have been sharpened incorrectly. Blade sharpness
should be checked daily.
DANGER
Never work with blades while key is in the ignition switch.
Always place deck blade switch in the disengaged position,
place steering control levers in the park brake position and
turn key to the OFF position and remove key from switch.
Block up mower when you must work under it. Wear gloves
when handling blades. Always check for blade damage if
mower strikes a rock, branch, or another foreign object
during mowing.
•
Direct grass discharge to right,
away from unmowed
area. Select a mowing pattern that directs grass discharge
towards the outside the mowing area. Generally, this
means using a pattern utilizing left turns because side
discharge is to the right. In any case, avoid throwing grass
discharge onto unmowed area because grass is then
mowed “twice.” Mowing twice puts an unnecessary load
on the unit and reduces mowing efficiency.
•
When mowing a lawn for the first time,
cut grass
slightly longer than normal to avoid scalping uneven
terrain. When possible, it is best to use the cutting height
that was used in the past. When cutting grass taller than
six inches, you may want to mow the lawn twice to
achieve a better quality of cut.
•
During normal mowing,
cut only about 1/3 of the grass
blade. Cutting more than that is not recommended unless
grass is sparse or it is the end of the mowing season.
•
Alternate mowing pattern between cuts
to keep the
grass growing straight and better dispersion of the
clippings.
•
Remember, grass grows at different rates
at different
time of the year. Mow more often in the early spring to
maintain the same cutting height. As the growth rate
slows in mid summer, mow less frequently. If you cannot
mow at a regular interval, mow at a high cutting height at
first, then mow again two days later at a lower cutting
height.
•
Raise the cutting height of the mower
if the cutting
width of the mower is wider than the previous mower.
This ensures that uneven turf is not cut too short.
•
Raise the cutting height of the mower
if the grass if
slightly taller than normal or if it contains a high degree
of moisture. Then mow it again with the cutting height set
lower.
•
If the machine’s forward motion must be stopped
while mowing, a clump of grass clippings may drop onto
your lawn. To avoid this, move onto a previously cut area
with the blades engaged.
•
Charge the battery immediately
if the battery power of
the machine is lower than 5%.
•
Allow motors 30 minutes to cool down.
If drive motor
exceeds programmed temperature, the motor speed will
decrease. If temperature continues to increase, drive will
shut down at a higher programmed temperature.
11.3
SLOPE OPERATION
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Use extreme caution when operating on slopes.
•
Do not remove or modify any wheels.
•
Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks or other hidden
objects. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine. Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
•
Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, garbage etc.
•
Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do not
make sudden changes in speed or direction.
•
Avoid starting and stopping on a slope. If tires lose
traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight
down the slope.
•
Mow a safe distance (minimum of 10 feet, or 3 meters)
away from drop-offs, retaining walls, drainage ditches,
embankments, water, and other types of hazards to avoid
a wheel dropping over the edge or the ground breaking
away. This will reduce the risk of the machine suddenly
rolling over, which could cause either serious injury or
death.
•
Use a walk-behind, push mower or hand-held trimmer on
slopes and near drop-offs, retaining walls, drainage
ditches, embankments and water.
•
Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause
sliding and loss of steering control.
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