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STORING THE MOWER
The following steps should be taken in order to prepare the lawn mower for storage.
1. Remove the battery pack from the mower and store it at room temperature in a dry location.
2. Clean the mower as described earlier in the maintenance section.
3. Inspect the blade and replace it or sharpen it if required.
4. Lubricate the mower.
5. Storethemower inadry,cleanlocation.Donotstore itnexttocorrosive materials,such asfertilizer orrocksalt.
6. Store the mower in a covered, enclosed space, that is cool and dry and out of the reach of children.
7. Donotcoverthelawnmowerwithasolidplasticsheet.Plasticcoveringstrapmoisturearoundthemower,which
causes rust and corrosion.
The handle assembly can be folded away completely for storage:
1. Remove the grass bag.
2. Move the cutting-height adjustment lever toward the front and engage it in the lowest setting (setting 1).
3. Open the handle-locking clamps and fully recess the side
rails to the compact position.
4. Pressandholdthequick-adjustleverwithyourrighthand
toreleasethehandle.Gentlypivot thehandle toward the
frontofthemower;releasethequick-adjustleverand
continuetopivotthehandleuntilyouhearandfeelthelock
pin engage in the locked storage position.
5. Store the mower flat or upright (Fig. 30a & Fig. 30b).
WARNING:
Ifthemowertotipsoverfromtheuprightposition,
mower damage orpersonal injury may result.Always keep the
mowerstableandoutofthereachofchildrenwhenitisinthe
upright position. If possible, lay it flat for storage.
30a
30b
