Use and Care Manual

MULCHING TIPS

WARNING:

Inspect the area where the mower is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wire and other debris

that might be thrown by the rotating blade.

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Release the switch to turn off the mower blade rotation when crossing any graveled areas; stones can be thrown

by a rotating blade.

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Set the mower to the highest cutting height when mowing on uneven ground or in tall growth.

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For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass; it tends to stick to the underside of the deck, preventing the

proper mulching of grass clippings. 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.

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For the best mulching performance, set the cutting height to remove approximately one third of the grass blade

length, ideally no more than 1 1/2” at one time. If the grass is overgrown, it may be necessary to increase the cut

height to make it easier to mow and to prevent overloading the motor. Slow your cutting pace in tall or thick grass

conditions. For mulching extremely thick or tall grass, it is advisable to first cut at a high cut-height setting, and

then re-cut to the final cut height. Otherwise, make narrower cuts and mow slowly. ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT THE

BLADE IS SHARP.