10
Connecting to the Electric Power Source
WARNING:
This mower should be operated on a
15 AMP circuit. If you experience difficulty in
starting with a standard 15 AMP fuse or circuit
breaker, contact you nearest authorized service
facility. Do not use a higher rated fuse or breaker
without consulting your power company.
Plug the extension cord into any convenient 110-120
volt 60 cycle A.C. outlet or receptacle for your source of
power. This outlet may be located either out-of-doors or
indoors. To avoid blowing fuses, pick an outlet that is
not overloaded. Your mower will operate satisfactorily
on a circuit that is fused for 15 amperes. Do not use
oversize fuses without consulting an electrician. If an
inside receptacle is used, the extension cord can be
taken out either through the doorway or a window.
Starting the Motor and Blade
NOTE: The wheels on your unit are set in a low cutting
height position for shipping purposes. For best results,
raise the cutting position until it is determined which
height is best for your lawn. See cutting height
adjustment in the Making Adjustments section.
Figure 8
To engage the motor and blade, first be certain to follow
the previous steps for connecting a suitable extension
cord, then referring to Figure 8:
•
Stand behind the unit and depress the locking
button.
•
While holding the locking button down, pull the
blade/motor control lever and hold it against the
upper handle.
•
Release the locking button.
Figure 9
Stopping the Motor and Blade
WARNING:
The blade continues to rotate for a
few seconds after the motor is shut off. If motor
does not come to a stop when the motor/blade
control handle is released, contact an authorized
service dealer.
To stop the motor and blade from spinning:
•
Release the motor/blade control lever from its
position against the upper handle and the blade
and motor will quickly come to a stop.
NOTE: A high pitched noise may occur as the electric
motor decelerates and some sparking may occur also
at the same time. This is normal behavior when the
motor and blade is disengaged.
Mowing Your Lawn
NOTE: A sharp blade will greatly increase the
performance of the lawn mower, especially in
conditions of higher grass. Be sure to check the blade
and sharpen it at least once a year as outlined in the
Maintenance section.
•
Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wires, or
other objects that could damage the lawn mower or
motor. Such objects could be accidentally thrown
by the mower in any direction and cause serious
personal injury to the operator and others.
•
To prevent electric shock, do not operate the
mower in damp or wet conditions.
•
Always start from the point closest to the power
source where the cord is connected. Never mow
around the lawn in circles; travel back and forth
across the lawn, starting from the point closest to
the outlet and then moving away from the outlet so
the cord lies in the cut portion of the lawn, out of the
way. Refer to Figure 9.
•
Do not allow the extension cord to wrap around
trees, shrubs or other obstacles. When picking up
the extension cord, wind the cord in a series of
equal loops on each side of your hand to prevent
snarling.
Engaged Position
(Blade Turning)
Released Position
(Blade Stopped)
Locking Button
Circuit Breaker
Motor/Blade Control Lever
Reset Button
AC Plug
Upper Handle
T = Obstacles
Outlet
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