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INSTALLING THE GRASS CATCHER (FOR
REAR BAGGING OPERATION)
See Figure 6.
NOTE: When using the grass catcher, set the mulch lever
to bagging mode to ensure the mulch door is open.
„ Remove start key and battery packs.
„ Lift the rear discharge door.
„ Lift the grass catcher by its handle and place under the
rear discharge door so that the hooks on the grass catcher
are seated onto the slots on the mower housing.
„ Release the rear discharge door.
„ Reinstall start key and battery packs when you are ready
to mow.
USING THE MULCHING DOOR
(FOR MULCHING OPERATION)
See Figure 7.
NOTE: The mulching door should be locked in the closed
position for mulching. When using the mulching door, do not
install the grass catcher.
„ Remove start key and battery packs.
„ Press and hold the locking lever.
„ Rotate the mulch door lever 90 degrees as shown.
„ Release the locking lever and make sure it has securely
locked the mulch door lever into place.
„ Reinstall the start key and the battery packs when you
are ready to mow.
„ To stop mulching, press and hold the locking lever and
return the mulch door lever to its original position.
NOTE: Be sure the locking lever is always locked securely
in place in either position before using the mower.
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with products to make you care-
less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible
serious injury.
ASSEMBLY
INSTALLING THE SIDE DISCHARGE CHUTE
See Figure 8.
The mower comes prepared for mulching with the spring-
loaded mulching cover already in place. If side discharge is
desired, install the side discharge chute.
„ Remove start key and battery pack.
NOTE: The mulching door should be locked in the closed
position for side discharging. When using the side discharge
chute, do not install the grass catcher.
„ Lift and hold the mulching cover.
„ Insert the side discharge chute as shown, aligning the two
notches with the tabs on each side of the mulching cover.
„ Lower the mulching cover until the tabs are seated into
the notches on the side discharge chute.
„ Reinstall start key and battery pack when you are ready
to mow.
SETTING BLADE HEIGHT
See Figure 9.
When shipped, the blade on the mower is set to a low- cutting
position. Before using the mower for the first time, raise the
cutting position to the height best suited for your lawn. The
average lawn should be between 1-1/2 in. to 2 in. during cool
months and between 2 in. and 3-1/4 in. during hot months.
Never remove more than 1/3 of the total grass length at one
time to avoid damaging your lawn.
To adjust the blade height:
„ Remove the start key and battery packs.
„ To raise the blade height, grasp the height adjustment
handle and move it toward the back of the mower.
„ To lower the blade height, grasp the height adjustment
handle and move it toward the front of the mower.
„ Reinstall the start key and battery packs when you are
ready to mow.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom-
mended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of
attachments or accessories not recommended can result
in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Always inspect mower for missing or damaged parts and
blades for damage, uneven, or excessive wear prior to
use. Use of the mower with damaged or missing parts
can result in serious personal injury.
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