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Mowing Tips, Mulching Tips

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OPERATION WARNING: Do not mow a slope that has an angle of greater than 15° (a rise of approximately 2 1/2 feet [.75 m] every 10 feet [3 m]). 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 stones, 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 circles. 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" (3.8 to 5 cm) long during cool months, and between 2" to 3 1/4" (5 cm to 8.3 cm) 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 stones, sticks, wire, bones, and other debris that might be thrown by the rotating blade. • Release the bail handle to turn the mower OFF when crossing any graveled area (stones can be thrown by the blade). • Set mower to the highest cutting height when mowing on uneven ground or in tall weeds. • 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" (10 cm), mow the lawn twice in order to reduce the grass height to a maximum of 3 1/4" (8.3 cm). • 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. 12

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OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not mow a slope that
has an angle of greater than 15° (a rise of
approximately 2 1/2 feet [.75 m] every 10 feet [3
m]). 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 stones, 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 circles. 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” (3.8 to 5 cm) long during cool months,
and between 2" to 3 1/4" (5 cm to 8.3 cm)
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 stones, sticks, wire,
bones, and other debris that might be thrown
by the rotating blade.
•
Release the bail handle to turn the mower
OFF when crossing any graveled area
(stones can be thrown by the blade).
•
Set mower to the highest cutting height
when mowing on uneven ground or in tall
weeds.
•
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" (10 cm), mow the lawn twice in order to
reduce the grass height to a maximum of 3
1/4” (8.3 cm).
•
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.