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Operation on all slopes requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it.Mow across the face of slopes; never mow slopes following an up and down traverse. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on a slope. Make sure that the mowing area is clear of bystanders before starting the machine. Stop the machine if anyone enters the area. Clear the mowing area of foreign objects such as rocks, wire, toys and other miscellaneous articles, which could be picked up and thrown by the blade.
The mower houses a powerful 13-amp motor resulting in very clean cuts and debris vacuumed effortlessly into the bag. With a small deck, a few passes on the lawn are just enough to have you exhausted, henceforth the cut quality suffers as you want to finish sooner. However, if you really care about cut quality, you’ll have to be patient with the mower, and stay clear of the urge to speed things up. For that, I recommend you do it early in the morning, or late in the evening when the sun isn’t hot in your yard.
Always carefully fasten the ejector flap and grass collection bag. Switch off the motor before emptying the grass collection bag. Always ensure that a safe distance is maintained between the user and the mower housing. Be especially careful when mowing and changing direction on slopes and inclines. Wearing gloves is recommended due to the close proximity of the cutting blade. Before starting the lawn mower, hold the handle assembly with both hands and tilt the handle downward to slightly raise the front of the lawn mower.
The mower blade can detach unexpectedly, posing a laceration hazard. Some products we try first-hand, while other products we review based on detailed research, without trying them first-hand. Of the products we try first-hand, some products we receive for free in exchange for an honest review, and other products we pay for.