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S V 6 • Open, but do not remove, the upperhandle attachment levers (5), or loosen the knobs, and fold the upper handle (3) back over the lower handle (4) as shown in Figure T. T 4 35 • The mower shold be compacted down as shown in Figure U. U CARRYING THE MOWER DANGER: ROTATING BLADES CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY, REMOVE SAFETY KEY WHEN UNATTENDED, OR WHEN CHARGING, CLEANING, SERVICING, TRANSPORTING, LIFTING, OR STORING MOWER. • The mower can be carried using the convenient carry handles (12) as shown in Figure V. DO NOT attempt to lift the mower by grasping the upper handle (3) or lower handle (4). MOWING TIPS WARNING: ALWAYS INSPECT AREA WHERE MOWER IS TO BE USED AND REMOVE ALL STONES, STICKS, WIRE, BONES, AND OTHER DEBRIS WHICH MIGHT BE THROWN BY THE ROTATING BLADE. 1. WARNING: Mow across the face of slopes, never up-and-down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. Do not mow excessively steep slopes. Always maintain good footing. 2. Release bail handle to turn mower "OFF" when crossing any gravel area (stones can be thrown by the blade). 3. Set mower at highest cutting height when mowing in rough ground or in tall weeds. Removing too much grass at one time can cause the motor to be overloaded and to stop. Refer to troubleshooting guide. 4. If a grass collection bag (8) is used during the fast growing season, the grass may tend to clog up at the discharge opening. Release bail handle to turn mower off and remove the safety key. Remove the catcher and shake the grass down to the back end of the bag. Also clean out any grass or debris which may be packed around the discharge opening. Replace the grass catcher. 5. If mower should start to vibrate abnormally, release bail handle to turn mower off and remove safety key. Check immediately for cause. Vibration is a warning of trouble. Do not operate mower until a service check has been made. Refer to troubleshooting guide in manual. 6. ALWAYS RELEASE BAIL HANDLE TO TURN MOWER OFF AND REMOVE SAFETY KEY WHEN LEAVING IT UNATTENDED EVEN FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. 13

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13
S
6
• Open, but do not remove, the
upper-
handle attachment levers
(5), or loosen
the knobs, and fold the upper handle (3)
back over the lower handle (4) as shown
in
Figure T
.
T
5
3
4
• The mower shold be compacted down
as shown in
Figure U
.
U
CARRYING THE MOWER
DANGER:
ROTATING BLADES
CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.TO
PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY, REMOVE
SAFETY KEY WHEN UNATTENDED,
OR WHEN CHARGING, CLEANING,
SERVICING, TRANSPORTING,
LIFTING, OR STORING MOWER.
• The mower can be carried using the
convenient carry handles (12) as
shown in
Figure V
. DO NOT attempt
to lift the mower by grasping the upper
handle (3) or lower handle (4).
V
MOWING TIPS
WARNING:
ALWAYS INSPECT
AREA WHERE MOWER IS TO BE
USED AND REMOVE ALL STONES,
STICKS, WIRE, BONES, AND OTHER
DEBRIS WHICH MIGHT BE THROWN
BY THE ROTATING BLADE.
1.
WARNING:
Mow across the face
of slopes, never up-and-down.
Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes. Do not
mow excessively steep slopes. Always
maintain good footing.
2. Release bail handle to turn mower
“OFF” when crossing any gravel area
(stones can be thrown by the blade).
3. Set mower at highest cutting height
when mowing in rough ground or in
tall weeds. Removing too much grass
at one time can cause the motor to
be overloaded and to stop. Refer to
troubleshooting guide.
4.
If a grass collection bag (8) is used
during the fast growing season, the
grass may tend to clog up at the
discharge opening. Release bail handle
to turn mower off and remove the safety
key. Remove the catcher and shake the
grass down to the back end of the bag.
Also clean out any grass or debris which
may be packed around the discharge
opening. Replace the grass catcher.
5. If mower should start to vibrate
abnormally, release bail handle to turn
mower off and remove safety key. Check
immediately for cause. Vibration is a
warning of trouble. Do not operate mower
until a service check has been made.
Refer to troubleshooting guide in manual.
6.
ALWAYS RELEASE BAIL HANDLE
TO TURN MOWER OFF AND
REMOVE SAFETY KEY WHEN
LEAVING IT UNATTENDED EVEN
FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME.