ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
Carefully remove the product and any accessories from
the box. Make sure that all items listed in the Packing
List are included.
WARNING:
Do not use this product if any parts on the Packing List
are already assembled to your product when you unpack
it. Parts on this list are not assembled to the product by
the manufacturer and require customer installation. Use
of a product that may have been improperly assembled
could result in serious personal injury.
Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage
or damage occurred during shipping.
Do not discard the packing material until you have care-
fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-776-5191 for assistance.
PACKING LIST
Lawn Mower
Start Key
Mulching Plug
Grass Catcher Bag and Frame
Operator's Manual
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this
product until the parts are replaced. Use of this product
with damaged or missing parts could result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this product or create acces-
sories not recommended for use with this product. Any
such alteration or modification is misuse and could result
in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not insert start key or battery pack until assembly is
complete and you are ready to mow. Failure to comply
could result in accidental starting and possible serious
personal injury.
WARNING:
To prevent accidental starting, do not make any ad-
justments or installations with the start key or battery
pack inserted. Accidental starting of the mower during
assembly could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Never operate the mower without the proper safety de-
vices in place and working. Never operate the mower
with damaged safety devices. Operating the mower
with missing or damaged parts can result in serious
personal injury.
UNFOLDING AND ADJUSTING THE HANDLE
ASSEMBLY
See Figures 2 - 3.
NOTICE:
Do not allow the starter cable to become pinched or
trapped when raising the handle.
There are two handle height positions for user comfort.
Raise the handle assembly. Avoid pinching or trapping
any cables.
NOTE: There are two stop positions for a higher and
lower adjustment of the handle. This allows for a more
comfortable operating position.
To raise the lower handle:
Pull the handle adjustment knobs out and rotate
90 degrees.
Raise the lower handle. Avoid pinching or trapping any
cables.
Rotate the knob 90 degrees again to secure handle in
place.
To raise the upper handle:
Open the handle lock levers.
Fully extend the upper handle.
Close the handle lock levers to secure the upper handle
in place. Avoid pinching or trapping any cables.
INSTALLING THE MULCHING PLUG
(FOR MULCHING OPERATION)
See Figure 4.
NOTE: When using the mulching plug, do not install the
grass catcher.
Remove start key and battery pack.
Lift and hold the rear discharge door.
Grasp the mulching plug by its handle and insert it at a
slight angle, as shown.
Push the mulching plug securely into place.
Lower the rear discharge door.
Reinstall start key and battery pack when you are ready
to mow.
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