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.
• 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.
• Do not put hands or feet near or below the turning
parts.
• Keep the discharge chute clean.
• Do not cut wet grass.
• Higher blade height is necessary for new or thick
grass.
• Clean the bottom of the mower deck after each use.
Remove grass clippings, leaves, dirt, and other
debris.
9
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Remove the safety key and battery pack from the
machine before maintenance.
WARNING
Keep the motor and battery pack free from grass,
leaves or too much grease.
CAUTION
Use only approved replacement parts.
CAUTION
Do not let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based
materials touch the plastic parts. Chemicals can cause
damage to the plastic, and make the plastic
unserviceable.
CAUTION
Do not use strong solvents or detergents on the plastic
housing or components.
9.1
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
• Before each use, examine the machine for
damaged, missing, or loose parts such as screws,
nuts, bolts and caps.
• Tighten correctly all the fasteners and caps.
• Clean the machine with a dry cloth. Do not use
water.
9.2
REPLACE THE BLADE
27
28
29
30
31
WARNING
Use only approved replacement blades.
WARNING
Wear heavy gloves or wind cloth around the blade
when you touch the blade.
1. Stop the machine.
2. Make sure that the blade fully stops.
3. Remove the safety key and battery pack.
4. Turn the machine to its side.
5. Use a piece of wood (27) to prevent the movement
of the blade.
6. Remove the mounting screw (30) with a wrench (28)
or socket.
7. Remove the blade (29) and the fan (31).
8. Put back the fan.
9. Position a new blade with the cutting edges toward
the ground.
10. Tighten the mounting screw.
9.3
STORE THE MACHINE
• Clean the machine before storage.
• Make sure the motor is not hot when you store the
machine.
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