ECOMOW470 Cordless Electric Mower- Safety & Operating InstructionsChapter 3: Operating Your Mower1. To start the mower press the start button first, then squeeze the control levers (Figure 11). Release thestart button when the motor starts and continue to hold the control levers (Figure 12).2. Continue to hold the control levers against the handlebar for as long as you want the motor to run.Releasing the control levers will immediately shut off the motor and the blade will stop within 3 seconds.Circuit Breaker Start Button Control LeversFigure 11 Figure 12The Circuit BreakerThe purpose of the Circuit Breaker is to protect the motor from overheating. When the built-in circuit breakeris tripped, the black button on top of the safety key will pop up. Before attempting to restart, wait about 30seconds and push the black button all the way down for it to engage. Any time the circuit is tripped you’llneed to restart the button on the Circuit Breaker.Chapter 4: Charging and Caring for the Battery1. Repeated starting, stopping and restarting the electric motor within a few seconds can generatea great deal of heat and could cause a potential permanent damage to the motor. DO NOTattempt to do this.2. Switch on the motor according to instructions and with feet well away from the blades.3. The operator presence control bar is a safety device. Do not tamper with it.4. Do not tilt appliance when switching on the motor, except if the appliance has to be tilted for starting. Inthis case, do not tilt it more than absolutely necessary and lift only the part which is away from theoperator. Always ensure that both hands are in the operating position before returning the appliance tothe ground.5. Walk, never run.6. Never pick up or carry an appliance while the motor is running.7. Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.8