Poulan PPB4020M Owner Manual - Page 12

OPERATION STARTING/STOPPING THE MOWER • Raise the battery door. • Install battery pack. • Lower the battery door. • Press and hold the start button (1). Pull the bail (2) towards the handle and release the button to start the mower. • To stop the mower, release the bail. NOTE: Power Save feature automatically adjusts the cutting speed of the blades to match the application to give the best possible cut while maximizing run time and battery life. 2 between 2 in. and 3-1/4 in. during hot months. ADJUSTING THE BLADE HEIGHT • Remove battery pack. • To raise the blade height, grasp the height adjustment lever and move it towards the front of the mower. • To lower the blade height, grasp the height adjustment lever and move it towards the back of the mower. • Reinstall battery pack when you are ready to mow. 1 1 Lowest blade setting Highest blade setting CAUTION: Do not attempt to override the operation of the safety lock-out button or bail lever. WARNING: The operation of any mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can cause severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower and while performing any adjustments or repairs. WARNING: Ensure that other people and pets remain at least 50 feet (15 m) away when the mower is in use. INSPECT THE CUTTING AREA. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, and other debris that might be thrown by the rotating blades. SETTING BLADE HEIGHT When shipped, the wheels on the mower are set to a low-cutting position. Before using the mower for the first time, raise the cutting position to the height best suited for your lawn. The average lawn should be between 1-1/2 in. to 2 in. during cool months and SLOPE GAUGE WARNING: Slopes are a major factor related to accidents involving slips and falls, which can result in severe injury. Operating the mower on a slope requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. For your safety, use the slope gauge that is included as part of this manual to measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly area. • Mow across the face of a slope, and never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on a slope. • Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps that may cause a slip or a trip. Tall grass can hide obstacles. • Always be sure of your footing. If you feel like you are losing your balance, release the bail handle immediately. The blade will stop rotating within 3 seconds. • Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments, because you could lose your footing or balance. • Do not mow a slope that has an angle of greater than 15°, as determined using the slope gauge. • Do not mow wet or damp grass. Unstable footing can cause slipping. 11