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English (Original Instructions)
discharge chute.
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Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
Always keep clear of the discharge opening.
USING THE CORD RETAINER
See figure 7.
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.
■ Slide the loop over the retaining clip, and pull down
until the cord is secured.
STARTING/STOPPING THE MOWER
See figure 6.
To start the motor:
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Plug the mower into an approved outdoor extension
cord.
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Press and hold the start button.
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Pull the bail switch upward to the handle to start the
mower and release the button.
To stop the motor:
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Release the bail switch.
MOWING TIPS
■ Make sure the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wires,
and other objects that could damage the lawn mower
blade or motor. Do not mow over property stakes or
other metal posts. Such objects could be accidentally
thrown by the mower in any direction and cause
serious personal injury to the operator and others.
■ For a healthy lawn, always cut off one-third or less of
the total length of the grass.
■ Do not cut wet grass, it will stick to the underside of
the deck and prevent proper bagging or mulching of
grass clippings.
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New or thick grass may require a narrower cut or a
higher cutting height.
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Clean the underside of the mower deck after each use
to remove grass clippings, leaves, dirt, and any other
accumulated debris.
■ When cutting long grass, reduce walking speed to
hooks on the grassbox will rest securely in the slots on
the handle brackets.
SETTING BLADE HEIGHT
See figure 5.
When shipped, the wheels on the mower are set to a low-
cutting position. Before using the mower for the first time,
adjust the cutting position to the height best suited for your
lawn. The average lawn should be between 38 mm and 51
mm during cool months and between 51 mm and 70 mm
during hot months.
To adjust the blade height
■ To raise the blade height, grasp the height adjustment
lever and move it toward the back of the mower.
■ To lower the blade height, grasp the height adjustment
lever and move it toward the front of the mower.
OPERATION
WARNING
Do not allow familiarity with products to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a
second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING
Always wear eye protection. Failure to do so could
result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting
in possible serious injury.
WARNING
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The
use of attachments or accessories not recommended
can result in serious personal injury.
WARNING
Always inspect mower for missing or damaged parts
and blade for damage, uneven, or excessive wear prior
to use. Using a product with damaged or missing parts
could result in serious personal injury.
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Do not tilt the lawn mower when starting the engine
or switching on the motor, unless the lawn mower has
to be tilted for starting. In this case, do not tilt it more
than absolutely necessary and lift only the part which
is away from the operator.
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Do not start the engine when standing in front of the
damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt,
dust, oil, grease, etc.
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken, or
sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of
the unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no
Always protect hands by wearing heavy gloves and/or
during use, which could result in serious personal injury
to the operator and/or mower or property damage.
See figure 9-10.
Always stop mower, allow blade to completely
stop, and remove the isolator key before cleaning
slope, do not mow it. For your safety, do not attempt to
■ Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.
■ Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps
obstacles. Remove all objects such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc., which could be tripped over or thrown by
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your balance, release the power lever immediately.
■ Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments;
See figure 8.
Stop mower, allow blade to completely stop, and
When servicing, use only authorised replacement parts.
Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged,
missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps,
