Recharge Mower G1-RM10 Safety & Operating Instructions Manual page 22

18. Once you are moving- ALWAYS- be aware of your surroundings. Always take
precautions to ensure that the area you are mowing is clear of debris, obstruction,
obstacles or any power wires.
19. If this is the FIRST TIME you are riding the unit- we suggest you drive the
unit around the area for a few minutes to allow you to become accustom to
the movement and speed of the unit.
20. When you are in position to begin cutting. Engage the cutting blades. Then
engage the drive motor and begin cutting.
21. NOTE: Added Safety features require that BOTH HANDS are on the unit holding
the blade and wheel drive handles. If you release a handle-that element will stop
operating. You would need to re-engage the appropriate handle to activate this
component.
22. To stop-press the brake pedal.
23. NOTE: As an added safety feature when the brakes are applied-the drive motor is
disengaged preventing the unit from being moved-either forward or reverse.
24. If you reach an area that requires you to reverse. Depress the brake and come to a
complete stop and release the LEFT handle to disengage the blades.
25. You would then need to move the switch on the top of the steering backward to
the rear facing arrow position Fig 1.14. When the unit is switched into reverse an
audible alert is immediately activated.
26. BEFORE REVERSING- always check behind you to ensure safe movement and
also ensure no persons, pets, or obstacles are present.
27. Engage the drive handle Fig 1.0- the unit will immediately begin to reverse.
28. NOTE: As a safety feature the unit is designed to disengage the cutting blades
when switched into reverse. ALSO the speed of the unit in reverse is only half
that of the forward speed. Safety in operating your Recharge Mower® is a
priority. All these features have been included to support the safe operation of the
unit and the operator.
29. Press the brake to come to a complete stop. Then move the switch on the steering
wheel to the forward arrow position Fig 1.14.
30. Engage the blades by following step 15 and then engage the RIGHT handle to
begin the forward motion once again.
31. Depending on the height of the grass you are cutting-we suggest you check the
rear grass catcher every 15 minutes to ensure the bag in not too full. To do this,
stop the unit and apply the hand brake-switch the key to the OFF position step off
the unit and physically look to determine the level of clippings captured in the
bag. We suggest that you avoid filling past the half way point to ensure easy
movement of clippings. If needed, remove he bag by lifting it from the rear of the
unit. Dump the clippings into a garden bag, composter or where you feel is most
appropriate.
32. Reinstall the bag as per number 6 (Fig 1.11).
33. Board the unit again-turn the key to the ON position and release the hand brake.
34. Begin mowing once again.
35. Grass deflector. When using the grass deflector section 31, 32, 33, 34 are not
required.
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