Starting/Stopping The Mower; Mowing Tips; Slope Operation - Hart HLPM01 Manuel D'utilisation

OPERATION
WARNING:
To avoid accidental starting that could result in serious
personal injury, always remove the start key when moving
or transporting the mower.
NOTE: The battery storage compartment offers a convenient
place for storing your battery, or to store an extra battery pack.
The unit cannot be powered by the battery while it is installed
in the battery storage compartment; it must be moved to the
battery port in order to power the unit from the battery port.

STARTING/STOPPING THE MOWER

See Figures 10 - 12.
 Raise the battery cover.
 Install battery pack into the battery port.
 Insert the start key into the slot beside the battery storage
compartment.
 Lower the battery cover.
 Raise the handle assembly as described earlier.
NOTE: The mower will not start if the handle assembly is
not in the operating position.
 Press and hold the start button. Pull the bail toward the
handle and release the button to start the mower.
NOTE: The blades will also start if the bail is pulled first
and the start button is pressed after.
 To stop the mower, release the bail.

MOWING TIPS

 Make sure the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wires, and
other objects that could damage the lawn mower blades
or motor. Do not mow over property stakes or other metal
posts. Such objects could damage the blade or be acci-
dentally thrown by the mower in any direction and cause
serious personal injury to the operator and others.
 For a healthy lawn, always cut off one-third or less of the
total length of the grass.
 When cutting heavy grass, reduce walking speed to allow
for more effective cutting and a proper discharge of the
clippings.
 Do not cut wet grass. It will stick to the underside of the
deck and prevent proper bagging or mulching of grass
clippings.
 New or thick grass may require a narrower cut or a higher
cutting height.
 Clean the underside of the mower deck after each use to
remove grass clippings, leaves, dirt, and any other accu-
mulated debris.
NOTE: Always stop mower, allow blades to completely
stop, remove the start key and remove the battery pack
from the battery port before cleaning underneath the
mower.

SLOPE OPERATION

See Figure 13.
WARNING:
Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents
that can result in severe injury. Operation on slopes re-
quires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not
mow it. For your safety, do not attempt to mow slopes
greater than 15 degrees.
 Mow across the face of slopes, not up and down. Exercise
extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
 Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps
which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide
obstacles. Remove all objects such as rocks, tree limbs,
etc., which could be tripped over or thrown by the blade.
 Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause
serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing your bal-
ance, release the upper blade control lever immediately.
 Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments; you
could lose your footing or balance.
EMPTYING THE GRASS CATCHER
See Figure 14.
 Stop the mower and allow blades to completely stop.
 Open battery cover.
 Remove start key and battery pack from the battery port.
 Lift the rear discharge door.
 Lift the grass catcher by its handle to remove from mower.
 Empty grass clippings.
 Lift the rear discharge door and reinstall the grass catcher
as described earlier in this manual.
 Reinstall start key and battery pack when you are ready
to mow.
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