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Starting Mower (Fig. S, T)
DANGER: Sharp moving blade. Never attempt
to override the operation of the switch box and
safety key system as serious injury could result.
WARNING: Ensure self drive is disengaged before
starting the mower.
nOTE: Mower is operational when the battery pack(s)
and safety key
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are installed.
1. Lift and hold the battery port cover
battery port
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.
2. Slide a battery pack(s)
an audible click is heard.
nOTE: Ensure the battery pack(s) is fully seated and fully
latched into position before starting mower.
3. Close the battery port cover
cover
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is fully closed before starting the mower.
4. Insert safety key
6
into the key slot
the main handle
4
, until it is fully seated inside of the
key slot
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as shown in Fig. T.
5. To start the mower blades, continue to hold the bail
handle
8
to the main handle
power button
11
.
nOTE: Once the mower starts you can release the
power button
11
, but you must continue to hold the
bail handle
8
to the main handle
to stay running.
6. To turn the mower OFF, release the bail handle
WARNING: Never attempt to lock a switch or bail
handle in the ON position.
nOTE: Once the bail handle
position it will activate the "Automatic Braking Mechanism. "
The motor is braked and the mower blades will stop rotating
in three seconds or less. If mower blades rotate longer than
three seconds, discontinue using mower and have it serviced.
Self Drive System (Fig. V)
DANGER: Sharp moving blade. Never attempt to
override the operation of the switch box, the self
drive system or the safety key system as serious
injury could result.
Your mower is equipped with a self drive system which
functions independently of the mower blades.
1. To use self drive, press the self drive lever
main handle
4
.
2. To turn off self drive, release the self drive lever
nOTE: During cutting, at times it may be easier to
maneuver around an object, such as a tree or plants, with
the self drive off. The mower can easily be used with the
self drive system off.
Speed Adjustment Dial (Fig. W)
Your mower is equipped with a speed adjustment dial
located on the right-hand side of the handle panel). The
numbers on the speed adjustment dial
quickly or slowly the self drive system propels the mower.
Choosing a lower number propels the mower at a slower
pace. Choosing a higher number propels the mower at a
faster pace.
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13
up to expose the
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into the battery port
13
. Ensure the battery port
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, located on
4
and then press the
4
for the mower
8
8
has returned to the original
9
towards the
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indicate how
1. To increase the speed of the self drive system, rotate the
speed adjustment dial
nOTE: The speed adjustment dial
higher number.
2. To decrease the speed of the self drive system, rotate the
speed adjustment dial
nOTE: The speed adjustment dial
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lower number.
Mower Overload
To prevent damage due to overload conditions, do not try to
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until
remove too much grass at one time. Slow down your cutting
pace, or raise the cut height.
Mowing Tips (Fig. A)
WARNING: ALWAYS INSPECT AREA WHERE
MOWER IS TO BE USED AND REMOVE ALL STONES,
STICKS, WIRE, BONES, AND OTHER DEBRIS WHICH
MIGHT BE THROWN BY THE ROTATING BLADE.
WARNING: Mow across the face of slopes, never
up‑and‑down. Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes. Do not mow excessively
steep slopes (greater than 15°). Always maintain
good footing.
•
Release bail handle
crossing any gravel area (stones can be thrown by
the blades).
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Set mower at highest cutting height when mowing in
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rough ground or in tall weeds. Removing too much grass
at one time can cause the motor to be overloaded and
to stop.
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If a grass collection bag
growing season, the grass may tend to clog up at the
discharge opening. Release bail handle to turn mower
off, remove the safety key
. Remove the grass collection bag
grass down to the back end of the bag. Also clean out
any grass or debris which may be packed around the
discharge opening. Reinstall the grass collection bag
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If mower should start to vibrate abnormally, release bail
handle to turn mower off, remove the safety key and
battery pack(s). Immediately check for cause. Vibration is
a warning of trouble. Do not operate the mower until a
service check has been made.
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For best cutting results, keep blades sharpened
and balanced.
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.
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Inspect and thoroughly clean mower after each use. A
deck with caked grass will degrade performance.
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Always release the bail handle to turn mower off,
remove safety key and battery pack(s) when leaving it
unattended even for a short period of time.
The following suggestions will help you to obtain
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optimum runtime from your cordless mower:
•
Slow down your cutting pace in areas where the
grass is especially long or thick.
•
Avoid mowing when the grass is wet from rain or
dew-soaked.
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towards the rabbit icon
10
will display a
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towards the turtle icon
10
will display a
8
to turn mower "OFF" when
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is used during the fast
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and battery pack(s)
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and shake the
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.
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.
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16
.