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PRE-OPERATION
To reduce the likelihood of disconnec-
tion of lawn mower cord from the cord set
during operation, use the extension cord
retainer supplied with the mower.
• Don’t Abuse Cord – Never pull lawn
mower by cord or yank it to disconnect
from receptacle. Keep cord from heat,
oil and sharp edges.
• Don’t Force Lawn Mower – It will do the
job better and safer at the rate for which
it was designed.
• Don’t Overreach – Keep proper footing
and balance at all times.
• Stay Alert – Watch what you are doing.
Use common sense. Do not operate
lawn mower when you are tired.
• Disconnect Lawn Mower – Disconnect
the lawn mower from the power supply
when not in use, before servicing, when
changing accessories such as blades,
and the like.
• Store Idle Lawn Mower Indoors – When
not in use, lawn mower should be stored
in an indoor dry and locked-up place
– out of reach of children.
• Maintain Lawn Mower With Care – Keep
cutting edges sharp and clean for best
and safest performance.
• Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories.
• Inspect lawn mower cord periodically
and if damaged, have it repaired by an
authorized service facility.
• Inspect extension cords periodically and
replace if damaged.
• Keep handles dry, clean, and free from
oil and grease.
• Keep guards in place and in working
order.
• Keep blades sharp.
• Keep hands and feet away from cutting
area.
• Objects struck by the lawn mower blade
can cause severe injuries to persons.
The lawn should always be carefully
examined and cleared of all objects prior
to each mowing.
• If lawn mower strikes a foreign object,
follow these steps:
- Stop lawn mower. Release the switch.
- Unplug power cord.
- Inspect for damage.
- Repair any damage before restarting
and operating the lawn mower.
• Use identical replacement blades only.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this lawn mower does not
cover items that have been subjected to
operator abuse or negligence. To receive
full value from the war ranty, operator
must maintain mower as instructed in this
manual.
Some adjustments will need to be made
periodically to properly maintain your unit.
All adjustments in the Service and Adjust-
ments section of this manual should be
checked at least once each season.
• Once a year, check blade for wear.
• Follow the Maintenance Sched ule in this
manual.
BEFORE EACH USE
• Check for loose fasteners.
LUBRICATION
Keep unit well lubricated.
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic
wheel bearings. Viscous lu bri cants will
attract dust and dirt that will short en the life
of the self-lu bri cat ing bearings. If you feel
they must be lu bri cated, use only a dry,
pow dered graphite type lubricant sparingly.
MAINTENANCE
Check for Loose Fasteners
Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher
Check Tires
Clean Lawn Mower *
Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade **
Lubrication
BEFORE
EACH
USE
AFTER
EACH
USE
EVERY
10
HOURS
EVERY
25 HOURS
OR SEASON
BEFORE
STORAGE
* Use a scraper to clean under deck ** Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil
Spray
lubricant
Handle bracket mounting pins
Mulcher door
hinge rod