Snow Joe MJ403E Mow Joe 17-Inch 13-Amp Electric Lawn Mower/Mulcher - Manual (Page 7)

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NOTE: While mowing, rest the connection cable safely on
footpaths and on previously mowed areas.
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WARNING! When the motor has been switched off, the
cutter will continue to run for several seconds. Do not touch
the underside of the mower until the cutter has come to a
complete standstill.
Grass Collection Bag
1. If the collection bag is empty or is not completely full with
grass, the grass indicator window will remain open (due to
the flow of air) or will flutter open and close as the grass
accumulates in the bag (Fig. 4).
2. When the collection bag reaches its maximum capacity,
the grass indicator window will remain closed (due to the
restricted air flow). This signals that it is time to empty the
bag.
Setting the Cutting Height
This electric lawn mower is equipped with a 7-position height
adjustment lever to tailor grass cutting heights from 0.8 in. (20
mm) to 2.8 in. (71 mm). To change the cutting height of the
grass, set the lever to the desired position (Fig. 5).
1. Push the cutting height adjustment lever to the outside of
the chassis (Fig. 5).
2. Insert the lever into the desired slot.
7-Position Height Adjustment:
1. 0.98 in. (25 mm) 5. 2.17 in. (55 mm)
2. 1.18 in. (30 mm) 6. 2.56 in. (65 mm)
3. 1.5 in. (38 mm) 7. 2.87 in. (73 mm)
4. 1.89 in. (48 mm)
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WARNING! Before performing any maintenance or
cleaning work, always disconnect the power supply to the
unit.
Mowing Tips
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WARNING! Inspect the area prior to mowing/mulching
and remove all the stones, sticks, wires and other debris that
might be thrown by the rotating blade.
NOTE: A sharp blade will greatly enhance the performance of
the mower, especially when cutting tall blades of grass.
• Be sure to check the blade periodically for signs of wear
and 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
foreign objects that could damage the blade or the motor.
These objects could accidentally be picked up and thrown
by the mower in any direction, which could lead to 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 a circle. Travel back and forth across the
lawn following the path outlined below (Fig. 6).
• 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 cm 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.
Grass indicator window
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
2.8 "
(71 m m)
2.44 "
(62 mm)
2.1 3"
(54 mm )
1.7 7"
(45 m m)
1.4 6"
(37 mm)
1.1 3"
(29 mm)
0.8 "
(20 mm)
Cutting height
adjustment lever
Fig. 6