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Mulching
While mulching, your new mower
is
designed to cut the grass clipptngs into small pieces
and distribute them back into the lawn. Under normal conditions, the mulched grass will
biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients to the lawn.
Please review the following recommendations for optimum mulching performance.
1. Avoid mowing when the grass is wet from rain or dew. Wet grass may from clumps
which interfere with the mulching action and reduce run-time. The best time to mow
grass
is
in the late afternoon when the grass is
dry
and the newly cut area will not be
exposed to direct sunlight.
2.
For best mulching performance, set the cutting height to remove about one third
of
the grass blade length, ideally no more than 1-1/2" at one time.
If
the lawn is over-
grown, it may be necessary to increase the cut height to reduce the pushing effort and
prevent overloading the motor. For extremely heavy mulching, it is advisable to first cut
at
a
high cut height setting, and then recut to the final cut height. Otherwise, make
narrower cuts and mow slowly.
3.
For best performance, keep the mower housing free of built-up grass. From time to
time turn off mower and wait for the blade to come to
a
complete stop. Then unplug
the key and turn mower on its side. Using an object such as
a
stick, wipe out any accu-
mulation
of
grass in the blade area. Be careful of the sharp edges of the blade. Clean
often in wet, spring grass, and always after every use.
4.
Certain types of grass or grass conditions may require that an
area
be mulched
a
second time to fully disperse the grass throughout the lawn.
If
cutting
a
second time, it
is advisable to cut perpendicular (across) the first cut pattern.
DO
NOT CHANGE CUT
PATTERN IN ANY WAY THAT WOULD CAUSE MOWING DOWN A HILL.
5.
Change your cutting pattern from week to week. This will help prevent matting and
graining of the lawn.
Switch action
This mower is equipped with the interlock switch and handle switch.
If
you notice anything
abnormal with either
of
these switches, stop operation immediately and have them
checked by your nearest Makita Authorized
or
Factory Service Center.
1. Insert the key into the interlock switch.
2.
Slide the key to turn on the interlock switch.
3
Depress the switch button
Interlock switch
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Key
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