Slope Operation; Mowing Tips - Echo CLM-58V Manual Del Operador

OPERATION
To remove battery pack:
 Raise the battery cover.
 Press the battery latch button on the tool and pull the
battery pack out using the handle.
 Lower the battery cover.
WARNING
To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the
battery pack and start key when moving or transporting
the tool.
Starting/Stopping the Mower
See Figure 9 - 10.
To start:
 Raise the battery cover.
 Install battery pack.
 Insert the start key into the slot beside the battery port.
The arrow on the key should face the battery being used.
 Lower the battery cover.
 Press and hold the start button.
 While continuing to hold the start button, pull the blade
control lever toward the handle. Once the motor starts,
release the start button.
 To stop the mower, release the blade control lever.
 The handle must be in one of the three handle angle hole
positions or the unit will not operate.

Mowing Tips

 Make sure the lawn is clear of stones, 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 acci-
dentally thrown by the mower in any direction 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 mower, allow blades to completely
stop, remove the start key and disconnect the battery
pack before cleaning underneath the mower.

Slope Operation

See Figure 11.
Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents
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 bal-
ance, release the upper blade control lever immediately.
 Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments;
you could lose your footing or balance.
Emptying the Grass Bag
See Figure 12.
 Stop the mower and allow blades to completely stop.
 Open battery cover.
 Remove start key and battery pack.
 Lift the rear discharge door.
 Lift the grass bag by its handle to remove from mower.
 Empty grass clippings.
 Lift the rear discharge door and reinstall the grass bag
as described earlier in this manual.
 Reinstall start key and battery pack when you are ready
to mow.
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