Snow Joe iON16LM-RM 40-Volt Cordless 16-Inch Lawn Mower w/ Brushless Motor - Manual (Page 13)

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3. To power on, press and hold the safety lock button while
puling the switch bar lever toward you (Fig. 15). Once the
mahcine powers on, release the safety lock button and
proceed with operation. The lawn mower can only be
started by pressing the safety switch button first, followed
by squeezing the ON/OFF switch bar lever; reverse
operation will not start the machine.
4. To power off, release the ON/OFF switch bar lever
(Fig. 15).
Grass Bag Filling Level Indicator
1. The grass bag is equipped with a filling level indicator
window that is opened by the airflow that the lawn mower
generates during operation (Fig. 16).
2. If the flap closes during mowing, this indicates that the
grass bag is full and must be emptied (Fig. 16).
NOTE: To ensure that the filling level indicator functions
properly, keep the holes under the flap clean and permeable.
Mowing Tips
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WARNING! Inspect the area prior to mowing and
remove all the stones, sticks, wires and other foreign objects
that could be picked up and thrown by the rotating blade.
Failure to comply not only will damage the mower blade, but
can also lead to serious personal injury.
• Be sure to check the mowing blade periodically for signs
of wear and sharpen it at least once per year, as described
in the maintenance section.
NOTE: A sharp blade will greatly enhance the
performance of the mower, especially when cutting tall
blades of grass.
• When cutting thick grass, reduce your walking speed
in order to allow for a more effective cut and a proper
discharge of the clippings. For a healthy lawn, always cut
off one-third or less from the total length of the grass. The
average lawn should be approximately 1.5 to 2 in. (3.8 to 5
cm) long during cool months, and more than 2 in. (5 cm)
long during hot months. If there is growth, the lawn should
be cut in the fall.
• The lawn will look better if it is always cut to the same
height and in alternate directions.
Fig. 14
Battery cover
Battery
Safety key
Fig. 15
Switch bar level
Safety lock button
STOP
GO
Fig. 16
Grass indicator window