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OPERATION
Keep hands and feet away from the chute area on mowing
deck. See figure 4.
The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign
objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in
severe eye damage. Always wear safety
glasses or eye shields. We recommend
wide vision safety mask for over specta¬
cles or standard safety glasses.
FORESIGHT IS BET'EB
THAN NO SIGHT
NOTE: The wheels on your unit are set in a low cutting
height position for shipping purposes. For best results, raise
the cutting position until it is determined which height is best
for your lawn. See cutting height adjustment
MOTOR/BLADE CONTROL
A
WARNING: This control mechanism is a safe¬
ty device. Never attempt to bypass its opera¬
tions.
The motor/blade control is located on the upper handle of
the mower. See figure 5. The motor/blade control handle
engages and disengages the motor and blade.
AC power plug (one blade of the plug is wider than the other),
which will fit into the plug on the extension cord only one way.
See figure 5, inset. If unable to make a full connection, try
reversing the plug on the extension cord. Should the plugs
still fail to fit, contact your service dealer for assistance. Do
not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
Connection to the Electric Power Source
Plug the extension cord into any convenient 110-120 volt 60
cycle A.C. outlet or receptacle for your source of power.
This outlet may be located either out-of-doors or indoors. If
an inside receptacle is used, the extension cord can be
taken out either through the doorway or a window. To avoid
blowing fuses, pick an outlet that is not overloaded. Your
mower will operate satisfactorily on a circuit that is fused for
15 amperes. Do not use oversize fuses without consulting
your power company.
FIGURE 5.
CORD CONNECTION
WARNING: Use only UL approved outdoor
extension cord (minimum 16 gauge recom¬
mended).
Cord Restraint
Attach extension cord (not provided with unit) to the cord
restraint as follows. Form a small loop in the extension cord.
Allow enough excess cord to make the connection to the
motor/blade control (approximately 20 inches). Slip the loop
through the slot on the bottom of the cord restraint, and up
over the tab, to prevent disconnection from the motor/blade
control during operation. Keep the cord restraint as close to
the motor/blade control as possible. See figure 5.
Connection to the Motor/Blade Control
To attach extension cord to the mower, swing open the
spring-loaded plug retainer located beneath the motor/blade
control. Connect the plug on the extension cord fully onto the
plug on the mower. The mower is equipped with a polarized
TO START MOTOR AND ENGAGE BLADE
standing behind the unit, lift the motor/blade control handle
with the left forefinger, then pull handle up and hold it
against the upper handle with right hand. See figure 6.
FIGURE 6.
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