MTD Corded, Operator'S Manual

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Using Your Lawn Mower

Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wires, or other objects 

which could damage the lawn mower or motor. Such objects 

could be accidentally thrown by the mower in any direction and 

cause serious personal injury to the operator and others.

WARNING: 

If you strike a foreign object, stop the 

motor, and unplug from the power supply circuit. 

Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage, and 

repair the damage before restarting and operating 

the mower. Excessive vibration of the mower during 

operation is an indication of damage. The unit 

should be promptly inspected and repaired.

To prevent electric shock, do not operate the mower in 

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damp or wet conditions.
Always start from the point closest to the power source 

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where the cord is connected. Never mow around the lawn 

in circles; travel back and forth across the lawn, starting 

from the point closest to the outlet and then moving away 

from the outlet so the cord lies in the cut portion of the 

lawn, out of the way.
Do not allow the extension cord to wrap around trees, 

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shrubs or other obstacles. When picking up the extension 

cord, wind the cord in a series of equal loops on each side 

of your hand to prevent snarling.

Using as Mulcher

For mulching grass, remove the side discharge chute from the 

mower. For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass. If the grass 

has been allowed to grow in excess of four inches, mulching is 

not recommended.