DeWalt DW33 Instruction Manual page 12

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CONTROLS & OPERATION, cont'd
Using the Deck Height Lever
To raise or lower the cutting deck, move the deck height lever to the left, then place it in
the notch best suited for your application. Refer to page 10 in the Controls and Features
section of this manual.
Mowing
The following information will be helpful when operating your mower.
WARNING: Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of materials toward
roads, sidewalks, bystanders and the like. Also, avoid discharging material
against a wall or obstruction which may cause discharged material to
ricochet back toward the operator.
• Do not mow at fast ground speeds, especially if a mulch kit or grass collector
is installed.
• Do not cut the grass too short. Short grass is prone to weed growth and yellows
quickly in dry weather.
• Always operate the mower with the throttle/choke control in the FAST (rabbit) position
while mowing.
• For best results, it is recommended that the first two laps be cut with the discharge
thrown towards the center. After the first two laps, reverse the direction to throw the
discharge to the outside for the balance of cutting. This will give a better appearance
to the lawn.
• Do NOT attempt to mow heavy brush and weeds or extremely tall grass. Your mower is
designed to mow lawns, NOT clear brush.
• Keep the blades sharp and replace the blades when worn.
WARNING: After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the
spark plug wire and ground against the engine. Thoroughly inspect the
mower for any damage. Always inspect the blade timing belt as instructed on
page 17 in the Service section of this manual. Repair the damage before
starting and operating the mower.
Mulching
The Wide Cut mower is equipped with a mulch kit which incorporates special blades,
already standard on your mower, in a process of recirculating grass clippings repeatedly
beneath the cutting deck. The ultra-fine clippings are then forced back into the lawn
where they act as a natural fertilizer. Observe the following points for the best results
when mulching.
• Never attempt to mulch if the lawn is damp. Wet grass tends to stick to the underside
of the cutting deck preventing proper mulching of the clippings.
• Do NOT attempt to mulch more than 1⁄3 the total height of the grass. Doing so will
cause the clippings to clump up beneath the deck and not be mulched effectively.
• Maintain a slow ground speed to allow the grass clippings more time to effectively
be mulched.
• Always keep the throttle control lever in the FAST (rabbit) position while mowing.
Failing to keep the engine at full throttle places strain on the mower's engine and does
not allow the blades to properly mulch the grass clippings.
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Installing / Removing Mulch Baffle
WARNING: Before installing or removing the mulch plug, disengage blades,
stop the engine and remove key (if equipped) to prevent unintended starting.
Stop the engine and wait for all parts to stop moving.
Installing the Mulch Baffle
1. Insert the right-side tab (A) of the baffle into the bracket on the deck. See Figure 9.
B
2. Insert the mulch baffle into the discharge opening (B).
See Figure 9.
3. Once it's positioned in the deck opening, push the baffle towards the rear of the mower
(C) to secure it in place.
See Figure 9S.
Removing the Mulch Baffle
Slide the baffle to the right (toward the front of the mower) to disengage the slot from the
mower deck and then pry the left-side of the baffle outward.Allow the engine to run for
one minute then turn the key to STOP
NOTE: Always remove the key from the ignition module to prevent accidental starting
or battery discharge if the equipment is left unattended.
C
A
Figure 9
and remove the from the ignition module.