Mowing Tips - Duramaxx 84881 Owner's Manual

OPERATION
OVERLOAD PROTECTION SWITCH
This mower is equipped with an overload protection switch in order to protect the supply
circuit from short circuit overloads. Follow these steps if the switch pops out:
1. Release the switch bar, and allow the mower to stop and cool down for a minute.
2. Press the overload switch in order to reset it. Resume operation (Fig. 7).
Follow these steps if the switch pops out again shortly after the first time:
1. Allow the mower to stop and cool down for 15 to 30 minutes.
2. After the mower has cooled down, press the overload switch in order to reset it. Resume
opera-tion.
If the overload protection switch does not stay in, or if it continues to pop out during
operation, contact the Toll-Free Helpline, at 1 866 456-8934.

MOWING TIPS

■ 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.
■ To reduce the likelihood of disconnecting the lawn mower from the extension cord, be sure
to use the cord retainer provided.
■ Do not mow in circles. Start from the point closest to the outlet and travel back and forth
across the lawn, mov-ing away from the outlet so the cord remains behind the mower in the
cut portion of the lawn.
■ Do not allow the extension cord to wrap around trees, shrubs, or other obstacles. When
picking up the extension cord, wind the cord in a series of equal loops to prevent it from
tangling.
■ For a healthy lawn, always cut off one-third or less of the total length of the grass.
■ When cutting heavy grass, reduce walking speed to allow for more effective cutting and a
proper discharge of the clippings.
■ Do not cut wet grass. It will stick to the underside of the deck and prevent proper mulching
of grass clippings.
■ New or thick grass may require a narrower cut.
■ Clean the underside of the mower deck after each use to remove grass clippings, leaves,
dirt, and any other accumulated debris.
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