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WARNING!
Damaged cords pose a severe risk of injury.
Replace damaged cords immediately.
1. Place the unit on a level lawn surface.
2. Form a loop with the end of the extension cord and push
the loop through the hole in the extension cord restraint
hook. Slide the loop onto the retaining clip to secure the
extension cord (Fig. 11).
Fig. 11
3. Plug the extension cord into the appliance cord, then
connect the extension cord to the mains voltage.
NOTE: Do not plug the extension cord into the outlet until
it had been secured with the extension cord restraint hook
and connected to the mower's appliance cord. Only use a
UL-rated extension cord for outdoor, all-weather use.
Do not use an extension cord over 100 ft (30 m).
See Extension Cord Chart on page 2.
4. Place the bulk of the extension cord on the lawn closest to
the starting point.
Starting + Stopping
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WARNING!
Before switching on the mower, make sure
that it is not in contact with any foreign objects. Keep your
hands and feet a safe distance away from the rotating mower
blade and the ejector opening. Failure to comply with these
warnings can result in severe personal injury.
IMPORTANT: Do not start the mower in tall grass.
Extension cord
restraint hook
Extension cord
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1. Before starting the electric lawn mower, hold the handle
assembly with both hands and tilt the handle downwards
to slightly raise the front of the mower. This will reduce the
risk of lawn damage during start-up (Fig. 12).
Fig. 12
2. To start the electric lawn mower, press and hold the safety
lock button, then pull the ON/OFF switch lever toward you
(Fig. 13).
Fig. 13
ON/OFF
switch lever
Safety lock
button