Hart HLPM03 Manual Del Operador página 14

OPERATION
STARTING/STOPPING THE MOWER
See Figures 11 - 12.
NOTE: Mower will not start without the grass catcher or
mulch plug attached.
 Unfold the handle assembly and extend the upper handle
as described earlier.
NOTE: The mower will not start if the handle assembly
is not in the operating position.
 Raise the battery cover.
 Install the battery pack into the battery port.
 Insert the start key into the slot beside the battery storage
compartment.
 Lower the battery cover.
 Squeeze and hold the start levers inside the upper handle.
 Press and release the start button to start the blades.
NOTE: The blades will also start if the start button is
pressed first and the levers are squeezed after.
 To stop the mower, release the start levers.
NOTE: The blade is disengaged each time the start levers
are released.
SELF-PROPELLED MOWING
See Figures 12 - 13.
WARNING:
Never engage the blades when transporting the mower
from one location to another. Only engage the blades by
pressing the start button when you are ready to mow.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious
personal injury.
 Move the handle lock to the unlocked position.
NOTE: The self-propelled feature will not engage unless
the handle lock is in the unlocked position. To operate
the mower manually, move the handle lock to the locked
position, start the mower, and push the mower forward.
 Squeeze and hold the start levers inside the upper handle.
 Press and release the start button to start the blades.
 Once the mower has been started, the self-propelled
feature is engaged by pushing the upper handle forward.
NOTE: The self-propelled feature can be used without
engaging the blade to power the mower from one loca-
tion to another. You must move the handle lock to the
unlocked position, squeeze and hold the start levers
inside the upper handle, and then push the upper handle
forward. If the mower is powered and the blade is already
engaged, completely release the start levers and then
squeeze and hold the start levers again.
MOWING TIPS
WARNING:
Do not mow on wet grass, which can cause you to slip
and fall and result in possible serious personal injury.
 Make sure the lawn is clear of stones, tree nuts, sticks,
wires, and other objects that could damage the lawn
mower blades or motor. Do not mow over property stakes
or other metal posts. Such objects could damage the
blade or be accidentally thrown by the mower in any di-
rection and cause serious personal injury to the operator
and others.
 For a healthy lawn, always cut off one-third or less of the
total length of the grass.
 When cutting heavy grass, reduce walking speed to allow
for more effective cutting and a proper discharge of the
clippings.
 Do not cut wet grass. It will stick to the underside of the
deck and prevent proper bagging or mulching of grass
clippings.
 New or thick grass may require a narrower cut or a higher
cutting height.
 Clean the underside of the mower deck after each use
to remove grass clippings, leaves, dirt, and any other
accumulated debris.
NOTE: Always stop the mower, allow the blades to com-
pletely stop, remove the start key and remove the battery
pack from the battery port before cleaning underneath
the mower.
SLOPE OPERATION
See Figure 14.
WARNING:
Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall ac-
cidents that can result in severe injury. Operation on
slopes requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a
slope, do not mow it. For your safety, do not attempt
to mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.
 Mow across the face of slopes, not up and down. Exercise
extreme caution when changing direction on slopes.
 Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps
which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide
obstacles. Remove all objects such as rocks, tree limbs,
etc., which could be tripped over or thrown by the blade.
 Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause
serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing your
balance, release the start levers immediately.
 Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments;
you could lose your footing or balance.
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