Stanley FATMAX SFMCMS2653 Traducido De Las Instrucciones Originales página 14

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3. To turn the mower OFF, release the bail handle

WARNING: Never attempt to lock a switch or bail handle
in the ON position.
nOTE: Once the bail handle has returned to the original
position it will activate the "Automatic Braking Mechanism". The
blade motor is mechanically braked and the mower blade will
stop rotating in three seconds or less.
Variable Speed Self Drive System

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, NEVER
ATTEMPT TO OVERRIDE THE OPERATION OF THE SWITCH
OR SELF DRIVE SYSTEM. USE THE SELF DRIVE FOR ITS
INTENDED PURPOSE ONLY.
Your mower is equipped with variable speed self drive. This
system is independent from the blade ON-OFF switch. It can be
used with or without the blade spinning. For example, when
you have completed cutting your lawn, you can use the self
drive to propel the mower back to your storage location without
having the blade motor on.
To operate the system without blade spinning:
1. Insert safety key into the ON-OFF switch box
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fully seated inside housing as shown in Fig. G. The mower is
now operational.
2. Push the self drive bail handle
3. To turn the self drive off, release the self drive bail handle.
To operate with the blade spinning:
1. Insert safety key into the ON-OFF switch box
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fully seated inside housing as shown in Fig. G. The mower is
now operational.
2. Push and hold the ON-OFF button
box , then pull the bail handle
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shown in Fig. G.
3. Hold blade bail handle in place against handlebar with
right hand. Now push the self drive bail handle
handlebar with your left hand.
4. You can hold both bail bars simultaneously against the
handlebar with your left hand.
nOTE: When you turn off the self drive, for example at the end
of a row, the wheels may become temporarily locked if you pull
backwards on the mower. Simply push ahead slightly and then
move the mower as required.
nOTE: During cutting, at times it may be easier to maneuver
around an object , such as a tree or plants, with the self drive
off. The mower can easily be used with the self drive off.
Mower Overload
To prevent damage due to overload conditions, do not try to
remove too much grass at one time. Slow down your cutting
pace, or raise the cut height.
Storage (Fig. A, H)

DANGER: Rotating blade can cause serious injury.
Release bail handle
key, and remove battery before lifting, transporting, or
storing the mower. Store in a dry place.
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to the handle
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on the ON-OFF switch
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to the handlebar as
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to turn mower off, remove safety
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. CAUTION: Pinch point. To avoid being pinched, keep
fingers away from area around handle brackets when
folding down handles.
The handle of the mower can be easily folded down for quick
and convenient storage.
1. To unlock the handle
located on both sides of the handle, and twist a quarter turn.
2. Fold the handle to the front of the mower as shown in
Fig. H.
3. Locate the handle storage detent holes
handle brackets
4. Lock the handle in place by untwisting the handle locks
allowing them to snap into the storage detent holes and
ensure the handle is firmly latched as shown in Fig. H.
Carrying the Mower (Fig. A, I)

DANGER: Rotating blades can cause serious injury.
To prevent serious injury, remove safety key and
battery pack when unattended, or when charging,
cleaning, servicing, transporting, lifting, or
until it is
storing mower.
• The mower can be carried using the convenient carry
handles
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grasping the main handle
Mowing Tips (Fig. A)

WARNING: ALWAYS INSPECT AREA WHERE MOWER
until it is
IS TO BE USED AND REMOVE ALL STONES, STICKS,
WIRE, BONES, AND OTHER DEBRIS WHICH MIGHT BE
THROWN BY THE ROTATING BLADE.

WARNING: Mow across the face of slopes, never up-and-
down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction
on slopes. Do not mow excessively steep slopes. Always
maintain good footing.
to the
• Release bail handle to turn mower "OFF" when crossing any
gravel area (stones can be thrown by the blade).
• Set mower at highest cutting height when mowing in
rough ground or in tall weeds. Removing too much grass at
one time can cause the blade motor to be overloaded and
to stop.
• If a grass collection bag
season, the grass may tend to clog up at the discharge
opening. Release bail handle to turn mower off, remove
the safety key and battery pack. Remove the catcher and
shake the grass down to the back end of the bag. Also clean
out any grass or debris which may be packed around the
discharge opening. Replace the grass catcher.
• If mower should start to vibrate abnormally, release bail
handle to turn mower off, remove the safety key and battery
pack. Check immediately for cause. Vibration is a warning
of trouble. Do not operate mower until a service check has
been made. Refer to Troubleshooting Guide in this manual.
• For best cutting results, keep blade sharpened
and balanced.
• Inspect and thoroughly clean mower after each use as a
deck with caked grass will degrade performance.
pull the two handle locks
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as shown in Fig. H.
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). DO NOT attempt to lift the mower by
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is used during the fast growing
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located on the
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