POWDPG7568 EN
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10 OPERATION
10.1 Starting/stopping the mower
▪ Insert the battery or batteries in the machine. (Fig. 1)
▪ Insert the key (7) inside the machine. You will hear a “click” noise when the key is inserted
correctly. (Fig. 11)
▪ Set the selector switch (14) in the correct position. (I or II, depending on the battery pack
(19) you want to use). (Fig. 12)
▪ Hold the start button (18) and pull the switch handle (2) to the soft grip part of the upper
handle (4). When the engine is running you can release the start button (18). (Fig.13)
▪ To stop the mower, release the switch handle (2).
10.2 Battery pack selection
When one battery runs out, the engine will stop working. Switch the selector to position I or II
and re-start the machine. (Fig. 12)
10.3 Drive (Fig.14)
Forward drive is engaged and disengaged when you pull the self-drive control handle (1).
10.4 For the best results when mowing
Clear lawn of debris. Be sure that the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire or other foreign
objects which could be accidentally thrown out by the mower in any direction and cause
serious personal injury to the operator and others as well as damage to property and
surrounding objects. Do not cut wet grass. For effective mowing do not cut wet grass because
it tends to stick to the underside of the deck preventing proper mowing of the grass clippings.
Cut no more than 1/3 the length of the grass. The recommended cut for mowing is 1/3 the
length of the grass. Ground speed will need to be adjusted so the clippings can be dispersed
evenly into the lawn. When mowing long grass you may have to cut the lawn in two passes,
lowering the blade another 1/3 of the length for the second cut and perhaps cutting in a
different pattern than was used the first time. Overlapping the cut a little on each pass will also
help to clean up any stray clippings left on the lawn. Clean underside of deck.
Be certain to clean the underside of the cutting deck after each use to avoid a build-up of
grass, which would prevent proper mulching. Mowing leaves. The mowing of leaves can also
be beneficial to your lawn. When mowing leaves make sure they are dry and are not laying too
thick on the lawn.
Do not wait for all the leaves to be off the trees before you mow.
WARNING: if you strike a foreign object, stop the engine and wait until
cutting device has come to a complete standstill. Thoroughly inspect the
mower for any damage and repair the damage before restarting and
operating the mower. Extensive vibration of the mower during operation is
an indication of damage. The unit should be promptly inspected and
repaired.
CAUTION! The blade starts turning as soon as the motor is started.
WARNING! Cutting elements continue to rotate after the motor is switch off.
