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Operation
Starting Motor
WARNING: Avoid accidental starting. Make sure
you are in the operating position behind the mower
when using it. To avoid serious injury, the operator
and unit should be in a stable position while
starting.
Connectingto an ElectricalPowerSource
i,_ WARNING:This mower should be operated on a 15
or 20 AMP circuit. If you experience difficulty in
starting with a standard 15 AMP fuse or circuit
breaker, contact an authorized service dealer. Do not
use a higher rated fuse or breaker without
consulting your power company.
NOTE: Connect your extension cord to the mower as instructed
in the Set Up section prior to plugging your extension cord into
an electrical outlet. See Fig. 5-1.
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Figure 5-1
1. Plug your extension cord into any convenient (indoor or
outdoor) 120-volt, 60 hertz A.C. outlet or receptacle. Your
mower will operate satisfactorily on a circuit with a 15
ampere breaker.
NOTE:To avoid tripping circuit breakers, select an outlet
on a circuit that is not overloaded. Do NOT select an outlet
that is on a circuit hosting appliances such as a refrigerator.
2. Stand behind the mower, in the operating position.
3.
Press the (orange) starter button and hold it in. See Fig. 5-2.
NOTE: Starting the mower's motor also engages the blade.
Figure 5-2
4. While holding the starter button in, squeeze the motor/
blade control lever against the upper handle to start the
motor and engage the blade. See Fig. 5-2.
NOTE:The mower's motor will NOT start if you fail to
hold the starter button in while pivoting the motor/blade
control handle upward.
5. Release the (orange) starter button.
Stopping the Motor
WARNING: The blade continues to rotate for a few
seconds after the motor is shut off. If motor does not
come to a stop when the motor/blade control
handle is released, unplug the mower from the
outlet, and contact an authorized service dealer.
Release the blade/motor control lever to stop the motor and
blade.
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