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WARNING - Do not attempt to override the operation
of the safety lock-out button or drive levers.
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 glass-
es while operating the mower and while performing
any adjustments or repairs
WARNING - Ensure that other people and pets remain
at least 30 m away when the mower is in use.
Inspect The Cutting Area
Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, and other
debris that might be thrown by the rotating blades.
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 1/2" (5 cm to 8.3 cm) during
hot months.
The single lever height adjustment makes for easy
change from one height setting to another. There are
ten cutting heights available (from 10mm-65mm) and
the most suitable height should be selected that best
suits the grass and weather conditions. To adjust the
height of cut setting, follow the steps below.
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Grip the height adjustment lever.
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Apply an outward force to the lever to
disengage it from the quadrant rack setting.
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Holding the lever out, move the lever up or down
the quadrant rack to the desired height.
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Engage the lever into the quadrant rack by
releasing the outward force.
NOTE: When mulching, using a higher height settings
will give the best mulching performance. On some
models there are two holes in the axle bell cranks on
the left hand side of the mower. The correct setting
for connecting rod link is to have the rear of the link in
the top hole and the front of the link in the lower hole.
Slope Gauge
WARNING - Slopes area major factor related to
accidents involving slips and falls, which can result
in serious injury. Operating the mower on a slope
requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope,
do not mow it. For your safety, use the slope gauge
that is included as a part of this manual to measure
slopes before operating this unit on a slope or hilly
area.
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WARNING - Do not mow a slope that has an angle of
greater than 15* (a rise of approximately 2 ¹/2 feet.
[.75m] every 10 feet [3ml,]. Mow across the face4 of a
slope, and never up and down.
MOWING TIPS
NOTE: A sharp blade will greatly enhance the perfor-
mance of the mower, especially when cutting high
grass. Be sure to check the blade and to sharpen it at
least once per year, as described in the Maintenance
section.
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Height Adjustment
Lever
Mow across the face of a slope, and never
up and down. Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on a slope.
Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or
bumps that may cause a slip or a trip. Tall grass
can hide obstacles.
Always be sure of your footing. If you fell like
you are losing your balance, release the blade
motor control handle immediately. The blade
will stop rotating within 3 seconds.
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embank-
ments, because you could lose your footing or
balance.
Do not mow a slope that has an angle of greater
than 15* , as determined using the slope gauge.
Do not mow wet or damp grass. Unstable foot-
ing can cause slipping.
Verify that the lawn is free of stones, sticks,
wires, and other objects that could damage the
blades or the motor. These objects could be
accidentally thrown by the mower in any direc-
tion, and could cause serious personal injury to
the operator and to others. In order to prevent
electric shock, do not operate the mower in
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