Tips For Mowing Correctly - Ellison E2201-18 User Manual

Tips for Mowing Correctly

Use the following tips to ensure the proper function of your EVOLUTION
Reel Mower for many years.
① Clear lawn of debris and foreign objects prior to each use. This prevents
the primary causes of damage to the cutting blades.
② If you hit something while mowing, always stop to inspect the blades for a
jam or damage. If a blade appears damaged, do not continue mowing
since forcing the cutting blade to rotate can cause more damage.
Instead, move the mower to an appropriate work area and follow the
instructions in the Care and Maintenance section on page 16.
③ In order to maintain a healthy lawn, be sure to mow weekly. If the grass
gets too high, be sure to set the mower to its 4 inch position and cut off a
smaller amount of grass first before adjusting the height to the lower
height setting.
④ Attempting to cut off too much grass in one pass may cause the mower to
be difficult to push resulting in user fatigue. In these cases, raise the
cutting height of the mower and perform multiple cutting passes.
⑤ When mowing high grass, be sure to use the Grass Management System
consisting of the oversized Grass Bag and Grass Deflector (Patents
Pending) to contain the grass clippings. Leaving behind excess grass
clippings that are too long can stress the lawn leaving it susceptible to
weeds, disease, and poor appearance.
⑥ When mulching is desired, remove the Grass Bag and adjust the position
of the Grass Deflector to its bottom position to direct the grass clippings
back down to the lawn. Be sure to cut 1 inch or less off the grass height
in order to receive the maximum mulching benefit. The smaller grass
clippings will help your lawn maintain moisture and help support a healthy
root system, acting as fertilizer for the lawn.
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⑥ It is best to mow when the grass is dry. Cutting wet grass creates
clumps, which can accumulate on the lawn and damage it. If it is
necessary to mow when the grass is wet, be sure to use the Grass
Bag and pay extra care to safe mowing practices.
⑥ When the grass clippings are wet or humid they may gather at the
front of the Grass Bag. Be sure to push the clippings to the rear of
the bag only when the helical blades are not spinning. Failure to
move the clippings away from the blades may result in a jam.
⑦ When operating the mower on a flat, dry lawn, it is best to walk
briskly to maximize the cutting performance since the cutting blades
will spin faster. When turning, it is best to take a step backwards first
before moving forward to ensure that the blades are already spinning
quickly before cutting new grass.
Note: DO NOT RUN AND MOW. This is a safety hazard.
If you need assistance or have questions,
Call our customer service at 1-800-918-8290
Visit us at www.ellison-tools.com
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