TO CONVERT
MOWER
MULCH
PLUG
GRASS
BAG
SIDE DIS-
CHARGE
CHUTE
For side discharg-
ing
√
×
√
"√" : installed
"×" :
removed
8
OPERATION
WARNING
Do not handle battery pack, switch, or machine with wet
hands. Do not expose to rain or allow liquid to enter the
motor compartment.
Wear eye protection during operation.
8.1
START THE MACHINE
Figure 9
1. Put in the safety key.
2. Push and hold the start button.
3. While you hold the start button, pull the handle switch in
the direction of the handle bar.
4. Now you can release the start button.
NOTE
If the machine does not start,
1. open the battery compartment flap and check the safety
key.
2. remove the battery pack and examine the mower deck
to make sure that no grass catches on the blade and the
blade can turn freely by hand.
Soft-Start
This Li-ion machine has a “soft-start” feature. When you start
the machine, it goes to full speed after approximately 3
seconds.
8.2
STOP THE MACHINE
Figure 9
1. Release the handle switch to stop the machine.
WARNING
Wait until the blade fully stops before you start the machine
again. Do not quickly turn the machine off and on or it will
damage the machine.
WARNING
Always remove the safety key and battery pack after you
complete the work.
8.3
OPERATE THE SELF-PROPEL
SYSTEM
Figure 9.
1. Start the machine.
2. While you hold the bail switch, push the self-propel lever
in the direction of the handle bar.
3. Hold the bail switch and the self-propel lever at the same
time with your right hand.
4. Adjust the speed control button with your left hand.
• Push the speed control button in the direction of the
Rabbit Symbol to increase the speed.
• Pull the speed control button in the direction of the
Turtle Symbol to decrease the speed.
5. Release the self-propel lever to stop the self-propel
system.
8.4
EMPTY THE GRASS CATCHER
1. Stop the machine.
2. Remove the safety key.
3. Remove the battery pack.
4. Open the rear discharge flap and hold it.
5. Hold the grass catcher by its handle and unhook it from
the door rod.
6. Close the rear discharge flap.
7. Empty the grass catcher.
8.5
OPERATE ON SLOPES
WARNING
Do not mow on the slopes with incline more than 15°. If
you are not comfortable, do not mow on a slope.
WARNING
Please keep a low self-propelled speed when you mow on a
slope.
• Do not go up and down on a slope, mow across the face
of the slope. Be careful when you change the direction on
a slope.
• Monitor the holes, ruts, rocks, and other hidden objects
that can cause you to fall. Remove all obstacles such as
rocks and tree limbs.
• Make sure that your footing is stable. If you are out of
balance, release the bail switch immediately.
• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
8.6
OPERATION TIPS
• Do not try to override the operation of the start button or
bail switch.
• Do not tilt the machine when you start it.
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