Garland SIOUX 655 MSG Instruction Manual page 46

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You must turn off the engine when you are moving
between work areas.
Never leave this machine unattended.
Be careful not to touch the hot parts of the
machine while the engine is running or after
use, such as exhaust, spark plug or high
voltage cables.
Do not use other accessories this machine except
those recommended by our company since its use
could cause severe damage to the user, people close
to the machine and the machine itself.
Always follow the safety rules given in this manual.
7.1. HOLDING AND GUIDING THE MACHINE
While working, always hold the
lawnmower with both hands on the
handlebar.
Stand behind the mower and direct it while walking
behind it.
This lawnmower is self-propelled. Do not push the
mower; allow it to continue at its speed and limit
yourself to directing the machine in the work area.
Choose the most convenient setting according to the
type of work.
7.2. ADJUSTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT
WARNING! Stop the machine and wait until the
blade stops before proceeding to adjust the height.
Blades need a few moments to stop completely after
you turn off the engine.
To regulate the cutting height adjustment, press the
mower level away from the lawnmower and move it
forward or backward to the desired height.
7.3. CUTTING WITH THE LAWNMOWER
This mower has 2 different cut settings (cutting with
debris collection, with lateral discharge and mulching
cut. Before you begin working, you must configure the
mower to set it one of the three possible ways.
Cutting with debris collection:
In this setting, the mower will cut the grass and send
it to the collector bag. The grass will be cut and
the rest of grass cut within the bag. For the debris
collection setting, place the bag in the back of the
machine and make sure that the mulching plug is not
installed.
Mulching cut:
In this configuration, the cut grass will remain on the
lawn but it is shredded into small particles that are
deposited on the lawn, generating an organic fertilizer
that provides nutrients and favors the maintenance of
humidity. For this configuration, the bag must not be
installed, the mulching plug must be installed and the
rear outlet cover must be closed.
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