Snow Joe MJ407E Mow Joe 20-Inch Bag/Mulch/Side Discharge Electric Lawn Mower - Manual (Page 7)

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Adjust the Cutting Height (Fig.8)
1. Simply depress the lever towards the wheel and
move to desired position. This sets all wheels to
the same position.
2. To raise the height, pull the height adjustment lever
from the current stop position towards the back of
the mower.
3. To lower the height, push the height adjustment lever
from the current stop position towards the front of
the mower.
7-Position Height Adjustment:
1. 1-3/4 in. 5. 3 in.
2. 2 in. 6. 3-1/4 in.
3. 2-1/4 in. 7. 3-3/4 in.
4. 2-1/2 in.
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WARNING:
Do not mow a slope that has an angle of
greater than 15° (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 ft. [ 75 m] every
10 ft. [3m]). Mow a cross the face of a slope, and never up
and down.
Mowing Tips
NOTE:
A sharp blade will greatly enhance the performance
of the mower, especially when cutting high grass.
Be sure to check the blade and to sharpen it at least once per
year, as described in the Maintenance section
• Verify that the lawn is free of stone, sticks, wires and other
objects that could damage the blades or the motor.
These objects could be accidentally thrown by the mower in
any direction, and could cause serious personal injury to the
operator and to others.
• In order to prevent electric shock, do not operate the
mower in damp or wet conditions.
• Do not mow in circle. Travel back and forth across the lawn.
• When cutting thick grass, reduce 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
of the total length of the grass. The average lawn should be
approximately 1-1/2 to 2 in. (3.8 to 5 cm) long during cool
month, and more than 2 in. (5cm) long during hot months. If
there is growth, the lawn should be cut in the fall.
Mulching Tips
NOTE: INSPECT THE AREA WHERE THE MOWER IS TO
BE USED AND REMOVE ALL THE STONES, STICKS, WIRES
AND OTHER DEBRIS THAT MIGHT BE THROWN BY THE
ROTATING BLADE.
1. Release the switch to turn the mower off when crossing
any graveled area (stone can be thrown by the blade).
2. Set mower to the highest cutting height when mowing
on uneven ground or in tall weeds.
3. For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass, because it
tends to stick to the underside of the deck, preventing
proper mulching of grass clippings. New or thick grass
may require a narrower cut. The ground speed should
be adjusted to the condition of the lawn. If mowing has
been delayed and the grass has been allowed to grow
longer than 4 in. (10 cm), mow the lawn twice in order
to reduce the grass to the maximum of 3 -1/4 in. (8.3
cm).
4. Walk at a steady pace. Overlap the cutting rows. Do
not let the grass get too tall. If the grass gets too long,
start at the highest cutting position and work down to
the desired cutting height.
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WARNING: If you strike a foreign object, stop the
motor and disconnect the power cord. Thoroughly inspect the
mower for any damage. Repair any damage before operating
the mower.
Cutting Blade Replacement
(Fig. 9 & Fig. 10)
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WARNING: Always protect your hands by wearing
heavy gloves and/or wrapping the cutting edges with rags
or other materials when performing any maintenance on the
blades.
1. Release the switch lever to turn the mower OFF, wait
for the blade to come to a complete stop.
2. While wearing leather padded gloves, wedge a block
of wood between the blade and the mower deck in
order to prevent the blade from turning when the nut is
being removed.
3. Using a 15-mm wrench or socket, loosen the blade
nut (1) “COUNTERCLOCKWISE” to loosen it and
“CLOCKWISE” to tighten it.
4. Remove the blade nut (1), the square washer (2), and
the blade (3).
Fig. 8
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