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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
2. Setting blade height
When shipped, the wheels on the mower are set to
a low-cutting position. Before using the mower for
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 3-1/2 in. during hot months.
To adjust the blade height:
adjustment lever and move it toward the front of the
mower.
adjustment lever and move it toward the back of the
mower.
Mowing tips
Note: A sharp blade will greatly enhance the performance of the mower, especially when cutting high
grass. Be sure to check the blade and to sharpen it at least once per year.
or the motor. These objects could be accidentally thrown by the mower in any direction, and could
cause serious personal injury to the operator and to others. In order to prevent electric shock, do
not operate the mower in damp or wet conditions.
proper discharge of the clippings.
lawn should be approximately 1-1/2 to 2 in. (3.8 cm to 5 cm) long during cool months, and
between 2 in. to 3-1/4 in. (5 cm to 8.3 cm) long during hot months. If there is growth, the lawn
should be cut in the fall.
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CAUTION
Do not attempt to override the operation of the safety lock-out button or bail lever.
WARNING
can cause severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower and while
performing any adjustments or repairs.
blades.
Soft-Start
This LI-ION mower is equipped with a “soft-start” feature. When initially starting up, the mower will
take approx. 3 seconds to get up to full speed. If the mower does not initially start: Remove the
battery and check under the mower deck to ensure there is nothing obstructing the blade and that the
blade can spin freely by hand. Even a small amount of grass on start up will prevent the “softstart”
from turning the mower on.