Use and Care Guide

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Storing the Mower
The following steps should be taken in order to prepare the lawn mower for storage.
a. Remove the battery packs and the safety key from the mower. Store the battery packs
at room temperature in a dry location. Store the safety key in a safe place to prevent
unauthorized use.
b. Clean the mower as described earlier in the maintenance section.
c. Inspect the blade and replace it or sharpen it if required.
d. Lubricate the mower.
e. Store the mower in a dry, clean location. Do not store it next to corrosive materials, such as
fertilizer or rock salt.
f. Store the mower in a covered, enclosed space, that is cool and dry and out of the reach of
children.
g. Do not cover the lawn mower with a solid plastic sheet. Plastic coverings trap moisture
around the mower, which causes rust and corrosion.
The handle assembly can be folded away completely for storage:
a. Remove the grass bag.
b. Adjust the cutting-height adjustment lever to the lowest setting.
c. Open the handle-locking clamps and fully recess the side rails to the compact position.
d. Gently pivot the handle toward the front of the mower; turn the handle adjustment knob to
lock the handle in the locked storage position. Make sure that the lock pin has been engaged
in the locked storage position.
e. Store the mower at or upright (Fig. 23a and 23b).
Fig. 23a
Fig. 23b
WARNING
Always keep the mower stable and out of the reach of children when
it is in the upright position. If possible, lay it flat for storage.
If the
mower to tip over from the upright position, mower damage or personal injury may result.