Cub Cadet CC 500 EL Operator's Manual page 13

Stopping the Motor
WARNING:
The blade continues to rotate for a few
seconds after the motor is shut off. If motor does not
come to a stop when the motor/blade control
handle is released, contact an authorized service
dealer.
1. Release the blade/motor control handle to stop the motor
and blade.
Using Your Lawn Mower
Be sure that lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wires, or other objects
which could damage the lawn mower or motor. Such objects
could be accidentally thrown by the mower in any direction and
cause serious personal injury to the operator and others.
WARNING:
If you strike a foreign object, stop the
motor, and unplug from the power supply circuit.
Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage, and
repair the damage before restarting and operating
the mower. Excessive vibration of the mower during
operation is an indication of damage. The unit
should be promptly inspected and repaired.
• To prevent electric shock, do not operate the mower in
damp or wet conditions.
• Always start from the point closest to the power source
where the cord is connected. Never mow around the lawn
in circles; travel back and forth across the lawn, starting
from the point closest to the outlet and then moving away
from the outlet so the cord lies in the cut portion of the
lawn, out of the way.
• Do not allow the extension cord to wrap around trees,
shrubs or other obstacles. When picking up the extension
cord, wind the cord in a series of equal loops on each side
of your hand to prevent snarling.
Using as Mulcher
For mulching grass, remove the grass catcher or side discharge
chute from the mower. For effective mulching, do not cut wet
grass. If the grass has been allowed to grow in excess of four
inches, mulching is not recommended. Use the grass catcher to
bag clippings instead.
Using Grass Catcher
You can use the grass catcher to collect clippings while you are
operating the mower.
1. Attach grass catcher following instructions in the Assembly
& Set-Up section. Grass clippings will automatically collect
in bag as you run mower. Operate mower till grass bag is
full.
2. Stop motor completely by releasing the blade/motor
control handle. Make sure that the unit has come to a
complete stop.
3. Lift discharge door and pull grass bag up and away from
the mower to remove the bag. Dispose of the grass
clippings and reinstall the bag when complete.
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