Operation

Using Your Lawn Mower

Please observe the following when operating your reel mower.

•Be sure lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wire, or other objects which could damage lawn mower or engine.

WARNING: The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can damage your eyes severely. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower, or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it.

•Mow the lawn when the grass is relatively dry. Attempting to mow wet grass can result in an uneven cut.

•Maintain a consistent walking pace while pushing the mower in straight passes.

•Slightly overlap each pass to even the cut and avoid leaving uncut strips.

•Mow the lawn regularly, at least once a week during the growing season. Mow more frequently than you would with a conventional rotary lawn mower.

•Always mow with the blade height adjusted to cut no more than 1/3 the total height of grass.

•If the height of your lawn’s grass exceeds four inches, adjust the blade height to its highest position before mowing. After mowing, readjust the blade to your preferred cutting height and mow the lawn a second time within the next one or two days.

Using Grass Catcher (Model TB R18)

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Transporting the Mower

During normal operation, the blade reel will turn anytime the mower’s front wheels are turning. To safely move the mower from one location to another without the blade reel turning, simply pivot the handle over the reel and push the mower

Figure 4-1

You can use the grass catcher to collect clippings while you are operating the mower.

1.Attach grass catcher following instructions in the Assembly & Set-Up section. Grass clippings will automatically collect in catcher as you operate the mower. The faster you push the mower, the more effectively it will collect clippings.

Operate the mower till grass catcher is full.

2.Remove the grass catcher’s strap from the lower handle’s crossbar and lift the grass catcher up and away from the mower to remove the bag. Dispose of the grass clippings and reinstall the bag when complete.

WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, thoroughly inspect mower for any damage. Repair any damage before operating.

from the opposite side. See Fig. 4-1. Pushing the mower in this manner (transport mode) prohibits the blade reel from turning.

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