During Operation
Starting the Machine
1.
Ensure that the battery pack is installed in the machine; refer to
Note:
If the battery-compartment lid does not close completely, the battery is not fully installed.
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 (B of
4.
Press the electric-start button and keep it pressed until the motor starts (C of
Using the Self-Propel Drive
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
13).
Figure 13
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
forward a couple of centimeters (inches). If the
machine still does not roll backward easily, contact an
Authorized Service Dealer.
Installing the Battery Pack (page
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Figure
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