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OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER
CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
(See Figure 7)
When shipped, the wheels on the mower are set to a low-‐cutting position. Before using the mower for the first time,
raise the cutting position to the height best suited for your lawn. The average lawn should be between 1 1/2" to 2" (3.8
to 5 cm) during cool months and between 2" and 3 1/2" (5 cm to 8.3 cm) during hot months.
To adjust the blade height:
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To raise the blade height, grasp the height adjustment lever (1) and move it toward the back of the mower.
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To lower the blade height, grasp the height adjustment lever (1) and move it toward the front of the mower.
USING THE CORD RETAINER
(See Figure 8)
This lawn mower is equipped with a cord retainer in order to prevent the extension cord from disconnecting from the
power cord while the mower is in use. The cord retainer hangs from the cord guide bar.
NOTE: Do not plug the extension cord into the outlet until it has been connected to the cord retainer and plugged
into the mower.
To use the cord retainer:
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Fold the extension cord in order to forming a tight loop near the retainer.
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Push the loop through the bottom hole in the retainer.
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Slide the loop over the retaining clip, and pull down until the cord is secured.
