Remington Power Tools MPS6017A manual Mowing and Lawn Care Tips, Starting Mower, Stopping Mower

MOWER INFORMATION

STARTING MOWER

WARNING

Always unplug mower and re- move safety key before placing hands near the blade. Always wear gloves to protect your hands from the sharp edges of the blade.

WARNING

The cutting blade always turns when the motor is running: there is no clutch to allow the blade to stop rotating while the motor is running.

WARNING

The mower blade will coast to a stop once the motor is turned off. Severe injury could result as long as blades are turning.

CAUTION

Starting, stopping, and restart- ing an electric motor repeatedly within a few seconds can gen- erate a lot of heat and damage the motor. To protect the life of your mower, always wait at least five (5) seconds after stopping before restarting the mower.

1.Select power input using the power selec- tion dial (see Figure 21).

2.Insert key into key slot and press into slot (see Figure 22). Note: The key can be inserted either way into key slot.

3.Continue to press the key into the key slot while raising the bail handle (see Figure 23). The motor will start and the mower blade will begin to rotate. Once the mower is started, the safety key can be released.

4.IMPORTANT: To stop the mower, release the bail handle. The motor will shut off and the blade will stop turning. To start the mower again, repeat steps 1 through 3 above.

Figure 21 - Select Power

Figure 22 - Insert Key

Figure 23 - Raising Bail Handle

STOPPING MOWER

1.Release the bail handle to stop mower motor (see Figure 24).

WARNING

The mower blades will coast to a stop once the motor is turned off. Severe injury could result as long as blades are turning.

2.Remove key (see Figure 25).

3.Recharge the battery after each use, no matter how short a time it was used. See Rechargeable Battery.

Figure 24 - Release Bail Handle

Figure 25 - Remove Key

MOWING AND LAWN CARE TIPS

•For best results, mow at a steady pace. If you try to walk too quickly, especially in tall or thick grass, the quality of the cut may not be uniform. To avoid damage and extend battery life, always mow at a pace which allows the motor to run smoothly.

•The length of time that the mower’s battery can hold its charge while mowing a lawn depends upon lawn conditions; tall, thick, or damp grass make the mower work harder, causing the battery to discharge faster. Under normal mowing conditions the run time is between 45 and 60 minutes. To mow longer, consider purchasing a second battery and keep it fully charged.

•Before starting the mower, adjust the cutting height so that you only cut 1 to 2 inches of grass at a time. Cut thicker grass at a higher cutting height, or cut a narrower swath. Do not force the mower forward in thick grass; rather cut it with a couple of passes. Your Remington brand mower will do a better and safer job when cutting at a steady pace.

•Mowing dense grasses, such as St. Augus- tine or Bermuda grass, requires more power to cut properly. For these grasses it may be necessary to move more slowly to ensure a quality cut.

•Mow as often as needed so that you are only cutting 1 to 2 inches of grass each mowing session. Trying to cut more than 2 inches will drastically reduce the charge life of the battery and quality of the cut.

•For the healthiest lawn, avoid removing more than one third of the leaf blade dur- ing any one mowing session. When more than one third of the leaf blade is removed, the grass plant produces less food for itself and therefore becomes weaker and more susceptible to disease and insect damage.

•Frequent stopping and restarting of the mower will use additional battery energy. Try to work continuously and smoothly when mowing.

•Keep your mower blade sharp. A sharp mower blade cuts the grass quickly and cleanly, using less of the mower’s power, which conserves battery life. For best results, inspect the blade often and have an extra, sharp blade ready to install as a replacement while the dull blade is being sharpened.

•Mow across slopes; never up and down.

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