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7 OPERATION
WARNING
Wear eye protection during operation.
7.1 START THE MACHINE
Figure 9.
1. Put in the safety key.
2. Push and hold the start button.
3. While you hold the start button, pull the bail switch in
the direction of the handle bar.
4. Release the start button to start the machine.
Soft-Start
This Li-ion machine has a “soft-start” feature.
When you start the machine, it goes to full speed after
approximately 3 seconds.
NOTE
If the machine does not start, remove the battery pack
and examine the mower deck to make sure that:
• no grass catches on the blade.
• the blade can turn freely by hand.
7.2 STOP THE MACHINE
Figure 9.
1. Release the bail switch to stop the machine.
WARNING
Wait until the blades fully stop before you start the
machine again. Do not quickly turn the machine off
and on.
WARNING
Always remove the safety key and battery pack after
you complete the work.
7.3 OPERATE THE SELF-PROPEL
SYSTEM
Figure 9.
1. Start the machine.
2. While you hold the bail switch, push the self-propel
lever in the direction of the handle bar.
3. Hold the bail switch and the self-propel lever at the
same time with your right hand.
4. Adjust the speed control button with your left hand.
• Push the speed control button in the direction of
the Rabbit Symbol to increase the speed.
• Pull the speed control button in the direction of
the Turtle Symbol to decrease the speed.
5. Release the self-propel lever to close the self-propel
system.
7.4 EMPTY THE GRASS CATCHER
1. Stop the machine.
2. Remove the safety key.
3. Remove the battery pack.
4. Open the rear discharge door and hold it.
5. Hold the grass catcher by its handle and unhook it
from the door rod.
6. Close the rear discharge door.
7. Empty the grass catcher.
7.5 OPERATE ON SLOPES
WARNING
Do not mow on the slopes with decline more than 15°.
If you are not comfortable, do not mow on a slope.
WARNING
Please keep a low self-propelled speed when you
mow on a slope.
• Do not go up and down on a slope when you mow
across the face of the slope. Be careful when you
change the direction on a slope.
• Monitor the holes, ruts, rocks, and other hidden
objects that can cause you to fall. Remove all
obstacles such as rocks and tree limbs.
• Make sure that your footing is stable. If you are out
of balance, release the bail switch immediately.
• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or
embankments.
7.6 OPERATION TIPS
• Do not try to override the operation of the start
button or bail switch.
• Do not tilt the machine when you start it.
• Do not put hands or feet near or below the turning
parts.
• Keep the discharge chute clean.
• Do not cut wet grass.
• Higher blade height is necessary for new or thick
grass.
• Clean the bottom of the mower deck after each use.
Remove grass clippings, leaves, dirt, and other
debris.
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