Grass Bag Filling Level Indicator; Mowing Tips - sunjoe iON16LM Operator's Manual

Fig. 14
Battery cover
Battery
Safety key
3. To power on, press and hold the safety lock button while
puling the switch bar lever toward you (Fig. 15). Once the
mahcine powers on, release the safety lock button and
proceed with operation. The lawn mower can only be
started by pressing the safety switch button first, followed
by squeezing the ON/OFF switch bar lever; reverse
operation will not start the machine.
4. To power off, release the ON/OFF switch bar lever
(Fig. 15).
Fig. 15
Switch bar level

Grass Bag Filling Level Indicator

1. The grass bag is equipped with a filling level indicator
2. If the flap closes during mowing, this indicates that the
NOTE: To ensure that the filling level indicator functions
properly, keep the holes under the flap clean and permeable.

Mowing Tips

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remove all the stones, sticks, wires and other foreign objects
that could be picked up and thrown by the rotating blade.
Failure to comply not only will damage the mower blade, but
can also lead to serious personal injury.
• Be sure to check the mowing blade periodically for signs
Safety lock button
• When cutting thick grass, reduce your walking speed
• The lawn will look better if it is always cut to the same
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window that is opened by the airflow that the lawn mower
generates during operation (Fig. 16).
grass bag is full and must be emptied (Fig. 16).
Fig. 16
Grass indicator window
WARNING!
Inspect the area prior to mowing and
of wear and sharpen it at least once per year, as described
in the maintenance section.
NOTE: A sharp blade will greatly enhance the
performance of the mower, especially when cutting tall
blades of grass.
in order to allow for a more effective cut and a proper
discharge of the clippings. For a healthy lawn, always cut
off one-third or less from the total length of the grass. The
average lawn should be approximately 1.5 to 2 in. (3.8 to 5
cm) long during cool months, and more than 2 in. (5 cm)
long during hot months. If there is growth, the lawn should
be cut in the fall.
height and in alternate directions.