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OPERATION
Adjust the Cutting Height (Fig.9)
1. Simply depress the lever towards the wheel and move to desired position. This
sets all wheels to the same position.
2. To raise the height, pull the height adjustment lever from the current stop position
towards the back of the mower.
3. To lower the height, push the height adjustment lever from the current stop
position towards the front of the mower.
7-Position Height Adjustment:
1. 1-3/4 in.
2. 2 in.
3. 2-1/4 in.
Figure 9
4. 2-1/2 in.
WARNING: Do not mow a slope that has an angle of greater than 15~ (a rise of
approximately 2-1/2 ft. every 10 ft.). Mow across the face of a slope, and never up
and down.
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, as described in
the Maintenance section.
• Verify that the lawn is free of stone, sticks, wires and other objects that could
damage the blades 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.
• Do not mow in circle. Travel back and forth across the lawn.
• When cutting thick grass, reduce walking speed in order to allow for a more
effective cut and a proper discharge of the clippings. For a healthy lawn, always
cut off one-third or less of the total length of the grass. The average lawn should
be approximately 1-1/2 to 2 in. (3.8 to 5 cm) long during cool month, and more
than 2 in. (5cm) long during hot months. If there is growth, the lawn should be cut
in the fall.
Mulching Tips
NOTE: INSPECT THE AREA WHERE THE MOWER IS TO BE USED AND
REMOVE ALL THE STONES, STICKS, WIRES AND OTHER DEBRIS THAT
MIGHT BE THROWN BY THE ROTATING BLADE.
1. Release the switch to turn the mower off when crossing any graveled area (stone
can be thrown by the blade).
2. Set mower to the highest cutting height when mowing on uneven ground or in tall
weeds.
3. For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass, because it tends to stick to the
underside of the deck, preventing proper mulching of grass clippings. New or
thick grass may require a narrower cut. The ground speed should be adjusted to
the condition of the lawn. If mowing has been delayed and the grass has been
allowed to grow longer than 4 in. (10 cm), mow the lawn twice in order to reduce
the grass to the maximum of 3 -1/4 in. (8.3 cm).
4. Walk at a steady pace. Overlap the cutting rows. Do not let the grass get too tall.
If the grass gets too long, start at the highest cutting position and work down to
the desired cutting height.
5. 3 in.
6. 3-1/4 in.
7. 3-3/4 in.
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