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WARNING
Do not attempt to modify the product or create
accessories not recommended for use with the product.
Any such alteration or modication is misuse and could
result in a hazardous condition leading to possible
serious personal injury.
WARNING
The product safety systems or features shall not be
tampered with or disabled.
WARNING
Never attach or adjust any accessory while the product
is running. Failure to stop the engine may cause
serious personal injury.
WARNING
To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious
personal injury, always disconnect the engine spark
plug wire from the spark plug when assembling parts.
WARNING
Never operate the mower without the proper safety
devices in place and working. Never operate the mower
with damaged safety devices. Operation of this product
with damaged or missing parts could result in serious
personal injury.
INSTALLATION
See figure 7, See figure 2 - 4.
■ Raise the cutting blade height to the highest position.
■ Place the handles in the correct operating position.
Feed the bolts through the holes in the upper and lower
handles, then tighten the handle knobs to secure the
handles in place.
■ Install the grass catcher or mulching plug.
INSTALLING THE MULCHING PLUG
See figure 3.
NOTE: Do not install the grass catcher when using the
mulching plug.
■ Lift and hold up the rear discharge door.
■ Grasp the mulching plug by its handle and insert the
right side of the plug into the rear of the deck as shown
on the figure sheet.
■ Push the mulching plug forward and then down until it
locks in place. Ensure that the mulching plug is firmly
seated inside the rear of the deck.
■ Lower the rear discharge door.
REMOVING THE MULCHING PLUG
■ Lift and hold up the rear discharge door.
■ Grasp the mulching plug by its handle, lift up then pull
it out slowly.
INSTALLING THE GRASS CATCHER
See figure 4.
■ Lift the rear discharge door.
■ Lift the grass catcher by its handle and place under the
rear door, so that the hooks on the grass catcher frame
are seated into the slots in the handle bracket.
■ Release the rear door. When installed correctly, the
hooks on the grass catcher will rest securely in the slots
on the handle brackets.
■ Ensure the rear door is fully engaged on the grass
catcher. Make sure that there is no gap between the
rear door and the grass catcher.
OPERATION
FUEL AND REFUELLING
WARNING
Always handle petrol with care; it is highly ammable.
■ Use fresh fuel.
■ Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this
purpose.
■ Always refuel outdoors where there are no sparks and
flames. Do not inhale fuel vapour. Do not smoke. Stay
away from open flames and sparks when filling fuel tank
or when handling fuel.
■ Do not let petrol or oil come in contact with your skin.
■ Keep petrol and oil away from the eyes. If petrol or oil
comes in contact with the eyes, wash them immediately
with clean water. If irritation is still present, see a doctor
immediately.
■ Immediately clean up spilled petrol.
FILLING THE TANK
See figure 5.
WARNING
Always shut off engine and allow it to cool down for 5
minutes before refuelling. Never remove the cap of the
fuel tank or add petrol to the product with a running or
hot engine. Move at least 9 m (30 ft) from refuelling site
before starting the engine. Do not smoke. Failure to
heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.
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