FORM NO. 3312.598 Rev. A MODEL NO. 20564 THRU & UP OPERATOR'S MANUAL TORONTO 120 VOLT ELECTRIC, DOUBLE INSULATED UNDULANT. LIST 18" {0.46 m] HP 4-in-1 REAR BEGGAR J 0 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING 1. Read this manual carefully before operating the mower. Become familiar with the controls and proper use of the mower. Never allow children to operate the mower or dulls to operate it without proper instructions. Use maser tor only the job iris intended. 2.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 22. Store mower in dry. high or locked-up place — out of child’'s reach 23. At the time of manufacture the mows and accessories conformed to the safety standards in effect for rotary mowers. To assure optimum performance and continued safety certification of the mower, use genuine ROTOR replacement parts and accessories. Replacement parts and accessories made by other manufacturers may resulting non-conformance with the safety standards, and that could be dangerous.
BEFORE OPERATING CONNECTING EXTENSION CORD 1. Use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use and one that complies with the requirements specified in the international Electric Code. Refer to the chart below for recommended extension cord. EXTENSION CORD CHART if length of 0-100 Over extension cord is: Feet 100 Feet Assure wire size (AW.G) in cord Before connecting extension cord to mower plug, attach extension cord to cord guide on mower {Fig. 3).
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4-in-1 MOWING VERSATILITY REAR BAG — Bag gush grass in the spring o help keep your lawn free of thatch forming clippings. MULCH In summer, when Grass grows sower and is drier, mulch by closing chute door {Fig. 6). For convenience and protection, keep grass bag on mower, v nme\ . Ha FULLY FORWARD. CHUTE DOOR CLOSED. 2 SIDE DISCHARGE — Disperse clippings with optional, rear-mounted side discharge chute which installs in seconds {Fig. 7).
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STARTING AND STOPPING (Fig. 10} 1. CONTROLS — Gray button, contort lever and black start button are on upper handier. €. PUSH BLACK BUTTON A. PUSH GRAY BUTTON IN AND HOLD. 8, SQUEEZE LEVER Figure 10 2. STARTING — Push and hold gray button in. Squeeze control lever and hood continuously. Release gray button and push down on black button to start. Blade spins while motor is running. 3. STOPPING Release control lever and wait for att moving parts to stop.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING TIPS 1. CUTTING AND BAGGING — Best results are achieved when only about 1/3 of the grass blade is cut. If long grass must be cut, use highest height-of-cut setting for first mowing Then recur the grass at a more normal setting Nightlong of grass is cut, mower may plug and cause mayor o overheat. 2. SHARP BLADE — Begin each cutting season with & sharp blade. Periodically file down nicks.
MAINTENANCE Note: For optimum performance, install new blade before cutting season begins. During the year file down small nicks to maintain the cutting edge. 5. SHARPENING BLADE — Using a file, sharpen top side of blade and maintain original cutting angle {Fig. 18). The blade will remain balanced if same amount of material is removed from both cutting edges. SHARPEN AT THIS ANGLE ONLY e Figure 16 IMPORTANT: Check balance of bide by putting it on a bide balance.