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STARTING/STOPPING THE MOWER (Fig. 9 & 10)
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H36GC16A&H36GC16B&A36GC16B01)
WARNING:
The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into your or others’ eyes, which can
damage eyes severely. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower or while performing any adjustments or repairs on
the mower.
WARNING:
Ensure that other people and pets remain at least 100 feet (30m) away from the mower when it is in use.
WARNING:
The blade will continue to rotate for a few seconds after the mower is turned off. Allow the motor/blade to stop
rotating before starting it again. Do not rapidly turn the mower off and on.
CAUTION:
Do not attempt to override the operation of the safety button and
bail switch.
NOTE:
The motor cannot be started unless:
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The side rails are fully extended
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Both green handle-locking clamps are securely closed
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The handle is locked into one of the three operating positions
To start the mower
1. Attach the battery pack to the mower and close the battery cover.
NOTICE:
Make sure that the latch on the mower snaps into place and that the battery pack is secured to the mower before
operation.
2. Depress the safety button (Fig. 9).
3. With the safety button depressed, pull the bail switch upward to meet the
handle and release the safety button (Fig. 10).
4. The mower will start.
To stop the mower
1. Fully release the bail switch.
2. The electric brake in the Automatic Braking Mechanism will stop the blade
rotation within 3 seconds of the bail switch release.
on/off button
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