During Operation
Starting the Machine
1.
Ensure that the battery pack(s) are installed in the machine; refer to
2.
Insert the electric-start button into the electric-start switch (A of
3.
Squeeze the blade-control bar and hold it to the handle for 2 seconds (B of
4.
Press the electric-start button and keep it pressed until the motor starts (C of
Adjusting the Blade Speed
This machine has 2 blade-speed settings: A
M
.
AX
•
When set to the A
UTO
is adjusted automatically for greater efficiency;
changes in cutting conditions are detected and
the blade speed increases when necessary to
maintain quality of cut.
•
When set to the M
AX
remains at the highest speed at all times. The
traction speed of the machine also increases.
Turn the electric-start button in the electric-start switch
to either position to adjust the blade speed setting
(Figure
14).
Figure 14
1. A
position
UTO
UTO
position, the blade speed
position, the blade speed
2. M
position
AX
Figure
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Using the Self-Propel Drive
and
To operate the self-propel drive, simply walk with your
hands on the upper handle and your elbows at your
sides, and the machine will automatically keep pace
with you
(Figure
Note:
Use the traction-assist handle in situations
when you need more control than you have with the
self-propel drive alone.
Note:
If the machine does not freely roll backward
after self-propelling, stop walking, hold your hands
in place, and allow the machine to roll a couple of
centimeters (inches) forward to disengage the wheel
drive. You can also try reaching just under the upper
handle to the metal handle and pushing the machine
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forward a couple of centimeters (inches). If the
machine still does not roll backward easily, contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.
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Installing the Battery Pack (page
13).
Figure
13).
Figure
13).
15).
Figure 15
11).
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