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OPERATION
ADJUSTING THE FOLDABLE HANDLE
WARNING:
Do not attempt to start the mower until the handle has
been locked at
Operating Position.
1. LOCKED STORAGE POSITION: Your mower is shipped with the
handle in the compact, locked position (Fig. 2).
2. GRASS BAG ATTACHMENT/REMOVALPOSITION: Press and hold the quick-
adjust lever with your right hand to release the handle from the locked
storage position. Begin to lift the handle from its folded position with
your left hand, and then release the lever (Fig. 2). Gently pivot the
handle upward until you hear and feel the lock pin engage in the
first position (Fig. 6.) This position allows easy access to install and
remove the grass bag.
3. OP
ERATING POSITION: press and hold the quick-adjustment lever
with your left hand to release the handle from Grass Bag
Attachment/Removal Position(Fig.3).Begin to lower the handle with
your right hand, and then release the lever. Gently pivot the handle
downward until you hear and feel the lock pin engage in the
Operating Position(Fig.3). Fully extend the side rails and securely
close the two handle-locking clamps(Fig. 4 & 5).
NOTE:
The motor cannot be started unless:
a)
The side rails are fully extended
b)
Both green handle-locking clamps are securely closed
c)
The handle is locked into Operating Position.
2
Press the Quick-
Adjust Lever
Locked Storage Position
Grass Bag
Attachment/R
emoval
Position
3
Operating
Position
4
5
A
B
C
