Operation - Energizer EZ40VTDE46TC User Manual

6. OPERATION

6.1 STARTING/STOPPING (FIG F)
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Open the battery cover.
Install the battery.
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Close the battery cover.
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Press and hold the safety lock-out button (1).
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Pull the bail level (2) upward to the handle to start the mower and release the
button.
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To stop the mower, release the bail level (2).
6.2 TO OPERATE THE SELF-PROPEL SYSTEM (FIG.F)
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Pull the self-propel control bar (3) to the handle.
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To turn the self-propel off, release the self-propel control bar (3).
The system has variable speed. To increase the speed, turn the self-propel speed control knob (4) counter
clockwise. To decrease the speed, turn the self-propel speed control knob (4) clockwise.
6.3 SOFT-START
This LI-ION mower is equipped with a "soft-start" feature. When initially starting up, the mower will take approx.
3 seconds to get up to full speed. If the mower does not initially start: Remove the battery and check under the
mower deck to ensure there is nothing obstructing the blade and that the blade can spin freely by hand. Even a
small amount of grass on start-up will prevent the "soft start" from turning the mower on.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to override the operation of the safety lock-out button or bail lever.
WARNING: The operation of any mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which
can
cause severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower and while performing
any adjustments or repairs.
WARNING: Ensure that other people and pets remain at least 100 feet (30 m) away when the mower is in
use.
6.4 INSPECT THE CUTTING AREA
Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, and other debris that might be thrown by the rotating blades.
6.5 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
When shipped, the wheels on the mower are set to a low-cutting position. Before using the mower for the first
time, raise the cutting position to the height best suited for your lawn. The average lawn should be between 1"
to 2" (2.5 to 5 cm) during cool months and between 2" and 3" (5 to 7.5 cm) during hot months.
6.6 TO ADJUST THE BLADE HEIGHT
To raise the blade height, grasp the height adjustment lever (1) and move it toward the back of the mower.
To lower the blade height, grasp the height adjustment lever (1) and move it toward the front of the mower.
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(Fig. F)