Scotts 51519S Owner's Manual page 10

NOTICE:
Always use cord retainer to properly attach extension
cord to lawn mower. Failure to use cord retainer may
result in damage to lawn mower and/or extension cord.
STARTING/STOPPING THE MOWER
See figure 9
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Connect to power
supply.
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Press and hold the start
button (A). Pull the
blade control lever (B)
toward the handle and
release the button to
start the mower.
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To stop the mower,
release the blade
control lever (B).
MOWING TIPS
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Make sure the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wires and
other objects that could damage the lawn mower
blades or motor. Such objects could be accidentally
thrown by the mower in any direction and cause
serious personal injury to the operator and others.
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For a healthy lawn, always cut off one-third or less of
the total length of the grass.
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When cutting heavy grass, reduce walking speed to
allow for more effective cutting and a proper discharge
of the clippings.
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Do not cut wet grass. It will stick to the underside of the
deck and prevent proper mulching of grass clippings.
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New or thick grass may require a narrower cut.
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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.
NOTE: Always stop mower, allow blades to completely
stop, and disconnect power supply before cleaning
underneath the mower.
OPERATION
Fig. 9
SLOPE OPERATION
See figure 10
WARNING:
Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall
accidents that can result in severe injury. Operation on
slopes requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a
slope, do not mow it. For your safety, do not attempt to
mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.
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Mow across the face of slopes, not up and down.
Exercise extreme caution when changing direction
on slopes.
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Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or
bumps which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass
can hide obstacles. Remove all objects such as
rocks, tree limbs, etc., which could be tripped over or
thrown by the blade.
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Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can
cause serious personal injury. If you feel you are
losing your balance, release the switch control bail
wire immediately.
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Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or
embankments; you could lose your footing or
balance.
Fig. 10
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Model 51519S