ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLING THE GRASS CATCHER
See Figures 5 - 6.
Place the grass catcher frame on a flat surface with the
handle facing down.
Orient the grass catcher bag so the vinyl floor is facing
up, then slide the frame into the bag. When installing,
allow the frame handle to remain outside the bag and
make sure the bag seams are located at the frame edges.
Pull the clip over the frame rail to secure in place.
Lift the bag's vinyl floor to the top of the frame rail and
secure in place.
Using the same method, attach the remaining clips on
each side of the bag to the frame rail to secure.
INSTALLING THE GRASS CATCHER (FOR
REAR BAGGING OPERATION)
See Figures 7 - 8.
NOTE: When using the grass catcher, do not install the
mulching plug.
Remove start key and battery pack.
Lift the rear discharge door.
OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with products to make you care-
less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible
serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom-
mended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of
attachments or accessories not recommended can result
in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged,
missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps,
etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not
operate this product until all missing or damaged parts
are replaced. Please contact customer service or an au-
thorized service center for assistance.
APPLICATIONS
You may use this product for the purpose listed below:
Mowing your lawn
Lift the grass catcher by its handle and place under
the rear discharge door so that the hooks on the grass
catcher are seated onto the slots on the mower housing.
Release the rear discharge door.
Reinstall start key and battery pack when you are ready
to mow.
SETTING BLADE HEIGHT
See Figure 9.
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 between 2 in. and 3-1/4 in. during
hot months.
To adjust the blade height:
Remove start key and battery pack.
To raise the blade height, grasp the height adjustment
lever and move it toward the back of the mower.
To lower the blade height, grasp the height adjustment
lever and move it toward the front of the mower.
Reinstall start key and battery pack when you are ready
to mow.
WARNING:
Always remove battery pack and the start key from the
tool when you are assembling parts, making adjustments,
cleaning, or when not in use. This will prevent accidental
starting that could cause serious personal injury.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK
See Figure 10.
Raise the battery cover.
Align raised ribs on battery pack with grooves in the battery
port and install the battery pack into the mower.
WARNING:
Make sure the latch on the bottom of the battery pack
snaps in place and the battery pack is fully seated and
secure in the mower's battery port before beginning op-
eration. Failure to securely seat the battery pack could
cause the battery pack to fall out, resulting in serious
personal injury.
Lower the battery cover.
To remove battery pack:
Raise the battery cover.
Press and hold the battery latch button at the bottom of
the battery pack.
Remove battery pack from the mower.
For complete charging instructions, refer to the Operator's
Manuals for your HART battery pack and charger models.
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