Stopping The Engine; Using The Lawnmower - PROCONCEPT PLG375 Operator's Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

STOPPING THE ENGINE

To stop the engine, release the OPC bar.
WARNING: The blade will continue to rotate for a few seconds after the engine
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has stopped. Disconnect the spark plug cap if the lawnmower is to be left
unattended.

USING THE LAWNMOWER

WARNING: Always observe the strictest safety procedures when using the
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lawnmower. Carefully read the safety instructions of this manual before using.
Maintain the sharpness of the blade when cutting grass. If the blade has worn
excessively and become pitted and blunt, it should be replaced or sharpened.
When the blade is sharpened the balance of the blade must be maintained. Blade
sharpening should only be undertaken by qualified service personnel.
The sharpness of the blade will directly affect the performance of the lawnmower.
The best results will be achieved if the grass is dry. Wet grass will tend to clog the
blade and the grass collection system. Grass grows at different rates at different
times of the year. Never use the lowest cutting height for the first cut of the season
or in drought conditions. Only about one third of the grass height should be cut. If
the grass to be cut is over six inches tall, use the highest cutting height. Then mow
at a lower setting for the best results.
If the lawnmower will not collect the cuttings efficiently, the grass discharge chute
may be blocked, the grass box may be full, or the underside of the mower deck
may be clogged.
WARNING: Do not attempt to remove grass from the grass chute area while
the blade is rotating. Before clearing any blockages, or emptying the grass box,
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make sure that the engine is switched off and the spark plug cap is disconnected
and moved away from the spark plug. The blade will continue to rotate for a few
seconds after the engine has stopped.
REMOVING AND REFITTING THE BLADE
WARNING: Before removing or refitting the blade, ensure that the engine is
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switched off and the spark plug cap is disconnected and moved away from the
spark plug.
To remove the blade:
1. Grip the end of the blade using a thickly padded glove or rag.
2. Use the 17 mm box spanner provided to remove the blade bolt, washer and
blade.
To fit a new or re-sharpened blade:
1. Locate the two holes in the blade.
2. Align the holes of the blade with the two studs on the blade flange.
3. Replace the washer and bolt. Make sure that the blade is correctly located.
4. Secure and fully tighten bolt.
5. Confirm blade is secure and replace spark plug cap.
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