Mowing Tips - sunjoe MJ404E-360 Operator's Manual

Fig. 10
5. To start the lawn mower, press and hold the safety lock
button while pulling the On/Off switch lever toward you.
Once the machine powers on, release the safety lock
button (Fig. 11).
Fig. 11
Safety lock button
6. Let the motor get up to speed, gently lowering the lawn
mower down into the cutting position and start mowing
(Fig. 12).
Fig. 12
On/Off switch lever
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7. To stop the lawn mower, release the On/Off switch lever
(Fig. 11).
Grass Collection Bag Volume Indicator
1. If the grass collection bag is empty or is not completely
full with grass, the grass indicator window will remain
open (due to the flow of air) or will flutter open and close
as the grass accumulates in the bag (Fig. 13).
2. When the grass bag reaches its maximum capacity, the
grass indicator window will remain closed (due to the
restricted air flow). This signals that it is time to empty
the bag (Fig. 13).
Fig. 13
EMPTY
FULL
Grass indicator
window

Mowing Tips

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WARNING!
Inspect the area prior to mowing and
remove all the stones, sticks, wires, and other debris that
might be thrown by the rotating blade.
NOTE: A sharp blade will greatly enhance the performance of
the lawn mower, especially when cutting tall blades of grass.
• Be sure to check the blade periodically for signs of wear
and sharpen it at least once per year.
• In order to prevent electric shock, do not operate the lawn
mower in damp or wet conditions.
• Do not mow in a circle. Travel back and forth across the
lawn following the path outlined below (Fig. 14).
• When cutting thick grass, reduce your walking speed
in order to allow for a more effective cut and a proper
discharge of the clippings. For a healthy lawn, always
cut off one-third or less from the total length of the grass.
The average lawn should be approximately 1.5 to 2 in.
(3.8 cm to 5 cm) long during cool months, and more than
2 in. (5 cm) long during hot months. If there is growth,
the lawn should be cut in the fall.