Weed Eater 186391 Lawn Mower User Manual
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1. Do not mow when are present keep bystanders away co operate on wet ground 7 KL Beware of thrown objects from mower deck Remove objects that could be thrown by S blade others Turn off mower and Read the Mow across slopes not remove plug from mains operator s up and down Do not mow before service inspection manual any slope that has an or if cord is damaged o angle of greater than 15 SAFETY RULES GENERAL OPERATION Read understand and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual s before starting Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before starting Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts Keep clear of the dis charge opening at all times Only allow responsible adults who are familiar with the instructions to operate the machine Clear the area of objects such as rocks toys wire sticks etc which could be picked up and thrown by the blade Stay behind the handle when the motor is running Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowing Stop machine if anyone enters the area Do not operate the mower when bare foot or wearing open sandals Always wear substantial foot wear Do not pull mower backwards unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while moving backwards Never direct discharged material toward anyone Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction2. WEEDEATER OPERATOR S MANUAL MODEL NUMBER WE18C ELECTRIC POWERED 2 IN 1 18 ROTARY LAWN MOWER 438181 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules 2 4 Operation 7 10 Slorage A 12 Assembly 5 Maintenance 10 11 Troubleshooting 13 Pre Operation 5 6 Waranty ainia 14 SAFETY RULES A WARNING IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS 4 WARNING When using electric gardening appliances basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire electric shock and personal injury including the following READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS MOWPR SAFETY GUIDELINES e The information this manual contains will alert you to potential hazards and prevent possible problems It may not be practical or possible to warn about all the hazards associated with op erating or maintaining your lawn mower in this manual and we would advise you to use your own good judgment A e Familiarize yourself with your lawn mower know all the lawn mower con trols and how to operate them USER SAFETY The symbols below may appear in this manual and on your mower Learn and understand their meaning CAUTION DANGER To reduce risk of or Cut hazard electric shock do not WARNING keep hands expose to water or LN Aa DANGER Beware of sharp blade keep hands and feet away oB children or and feet away
3. Material may ricochet back toward the operator Stop the blade when crossing gravel surfaces Do not operate the mower without the entire grasscatcher discharge guard rear guard or other safety protective devices in place and working Never leave a running machine unat tended See manufacturer s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories Only use accessories ap proved by the manufacturer Stop the motor when crossing gravel drives walks or roads Stop the motor whenever you leave the eguipment before cleaning the mower or unclogging the chute Shut the motor off and wait until the blade comes to complete stop before removing grass catcher Mow only in daylight or good artificial light Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Never operate machine in rain or on wet grass Always be sure of your footing keep a firm hold on the handle and walk never run e Disengage the self propelled mecha nism on mowers so eguipped before starting the motor e If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally stop the motor and check immediately for the cause e Vibration is generally a warning of trouble Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operat ing mower ll SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents which can result in severe injury All slopes require extra cau tion If you feel unea
4. height BACKWARD e For extremely heavy cutting reduce the TO RAISE width of cut MOWER e For side discharge operation cut in a counterclockwise direction starting at LEVER the outside of the area to be cut in order FORWARD to spread grass clippings more evenly TO LOWER and to put less load on the motor To MOWER keep clippings off of walkways flower beds etc make the first cuts in a clock wise direction TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher To convert to side discharging e Open mulcher door and install discharge deflector under door as shown e Mower is now ready for discharging operation e To convert to mulching operation dis charge deflector must be removed and mulcher door must be closed e When using a lawn mower in moist heavy grass clumps of cut grass may not enter the grass catcher Reduce O ground speed pushing speed and or run the lawn mower over the area a gt second time e If a trail of grass clipping is left on the f right side of a rear discharge lawn mow 7 er mow in a clockwise direction with a small overlap to collect the clippings on the next pass e Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled with dirt and dust with use and the catcher will collect less grass To prevent this regularly hose catcher off with water and let dry before use Open mulcher door o MULCHING MOWING TIPS IMPORTANT For best performa
5. lawn MAINTENANCE BEFORE AFTER EVERY EVERY MAINTENANCE EACH EACH 10 25 HOURS STORACE SCHEDULE USE USE HOURS OR SEASON Check for Loose Fasteners Clean Inspect Grass Catcher Check Tires WY Clean Lawn Mower Check Sharpen Replace Blade _ Lubrication Use a scraper to clean under deck Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this lawn mower does not BEFORE EACH USE cover items that have been subjected to Check for loose fasteners operator abuse or negligence To receive full value from the warranty operator must maintain mower as instructed in this LUBRICATION l manual Keep unit well lubricated Some adjustments will need to be made l l periodically to properly maintain your unit IMPORTANT Do not oil or grease plastic All adjustments in the Service and Adjust wheel bearings Viscous lubricants will ments section of this manual should be attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life checked at least once each season of the self lubricating bearings If you feel e Once a year check blade for wear they must be lubricated use only a dry e Follow the Maintenance Schedule in this powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly manual 10 MAINTENANCE Mulcher door hinge rod Spray lubricant Handle bracket mounting pins LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when per forming any maintenance IMPORTANT
6. of consequential damages or limitations of how long an implied Warranty may last so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from locale to locale This is a limited Warranty within the meaning of that term as defined in the Mag nuson Moss Act of 1975 14 SERVICE NOTES WEEDEATER
7. plug If the plug still does not fit obtain a correct polarized extension cord e A polarized extension cord will require the use of a polarized wall outlet This plug will fit into the polarized wall outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully into the wall outlet reverse the plug If the plug still does not fit contact a guali fied electrician to install the proper wall outlet IMPORTANT Do not change the eguipment plug extension cord receptacle or extension cord plug in any way 2 prong Properly grounded extension cord A CAUTION In all cases make certain the receptacle in guestion is properly grounded lf you are not sure have a certified electrician check the receptacle This mower is Double Insulated A WARNING This mower is for outdoor use only Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations Avoid Dangerous Environment Don t use lawn mowers in damp or wet loca tions e Don t Use In Rain e Keep Children Away All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area e Dress Properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry They can be caught in moving parts Use of rubber gloves and footwear is recommended when working outdoors Use Safety Glasses Always use face or dust mask if operation is dusty e Use Right Appliance Do not use lawn mower for any job except that for which it is intended e Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI protection should be prov
8. tight and keep eguip ment in good condition Never tamper with safety devices Check their proper operation regularly Keep machine free of grass leaves or other debris build up Allow machine to cool before storing Stop and inspect the eguipment if you strike an object Repair if necessary before restarting Never attempt to make wheel height adjustments while the motor is running Always unplug electric mowers before adjusting cleaning or repairing Grass catcher components are subject to wear damage and deterioration which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown Freguently check components and replace with manufacturer s recommended parts when necessary Mower blade is sharp and can cut Wrap the blade or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing it Do not attempt to change the motor s electronic settings or over speed the motor Maintain or replace safety and instruc tion labels as necessary Only use accessories or parts approved by the manufacturer Non approved parts or accessories can cause serious injury or damage and will void the war ranty This lawnmower is not to be used for commercial use Use only on personal property It should only be used on private lawns and should not be used to cut public parks playing fields farms forests or a large number of lawns ASSEMBLY TO REMOVE MOWER FROM CARTON Remove all loose parts from carton e Remove lawn mower housing wi
9. Always unplug electric mow ers before servicing cleaning or removing material from lawn mower TIRES e Keep tires free of gasoline oil or insect control chemicals which can harm rub ber Avoid stumps stones deep ruts sharp objects and other hazards that may cause tire damage BLADE CARE For best results blade must be kept sharp Replace a bent or damaged blade 4 CAUTION Use only a replacement blade approved by the manufacturer of your mower Using a blade not approved by the manufacturer of your mower is hazardous could damage your mower and void your warranty TO REMOVE BLADE 1 Use a wood block between blade and mower housing to prevent blade from turning when removing blade nut NOTE Protect your hands with gloves and or wrap blade with heavy cloth 2 Remove blade nut by turning counter clockwise 3 Remove blade and attaching hardware nut sguare washer insulator washer washer Sguare washer TO REPLACE BLADE Be sure the trailing edge of blade op posite sharp edge is up toward the motor 2 Install the sguare washer and insulated washer secure with blade nut 3 Use block of wood between blade and lawn mower housing and tighten the blade nut turning clockwise e The recommended tightening torque is 35 40 ft lbs TO SHARPEN BLADE NOTE We do not recommend sharpening blade An unbalanced blade will cause eventual damage to lawn mower or motor CLEANING 4A WARNING
10. N MOWER TO START e Your lawn mower is equipped with an e Press the start button operator presence control bar which e Hold down operator presence control reguires the operator to be positioned bar to handle behind the lawn mower handle to start e Mower will begin to operate and operate the lawn mower TO STOP ACAUTION Federal regulations require a motor control to be installed on this lawn mower in order to minimize the risk of blade contact injury Do not under any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of the operator control The blade oe This mower is equipped with a circuit oS nee ee end breaker in order to protect the supply EXTENSION CORD RETAINER circuit from short circuit overloads This lawn mower is equipped with a cord FOLLOW THESE STEPS IF THE retainer in order to prevent the extension cord from disconnecting from the power CIRCUIT BREAKER POPS OUT cord while the mower is in use The cord e Release the operator presence control To stop motor release operator pres ence control bar Let the blade come to a complete stop CIRCUIT BREAKER retainer hangs from the cord guide bar bar and allow the mower to stop and NOTE Do not plug the extension cord into cool down for 5 minutes the outlet until it has been connected to the After the mower has cooled down press cord retainer and plugged into the mower the circuit breaker in order to reset it Fold the extension cord in order to form Resu
11. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not expose the mower to water IMPORTANT For best performance keep mower housing free of grass build up and trash Clean the underside of your mower after each use Clean the underside of your lawn mower by scraping to remove buildup of grass and trash e Clean motor cover often to keep trash from accumulating e Keep finished surfaces and wheels free of all gasoline oil etc STORAGE Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a pe riod of time clean it thoroughly remove all dirt grease leaves etc Store in a clean dry area Clean entire lawn mower See CLEAN ING in the Maintenance section of this manual e Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual e Be sure that all nuts bolts screws and pins are securely fastened Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear Replace if necessary e Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces sand lightly before painting HANDLE You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage 1 Loosen the two cam locks on sides of the upper handle and allow handle to fold down to the rear 2 Loosen the two handle knobs on sides of the lower handle lift the sides of the lower handle past the enges of the handle brackets and pivot entire handle assembly forward an
12. d allow it to rest on mower e When setting up your handle from the storage position the lower handle will require manually locking into the mowing position IMPORTANT When folding the handle for storage or transportation be sure to fold the handle as shown or you may damage the control cables Operator MOWING presence 3 POSITION control bar B Upper handle Cam lock Lower handle Handle knob EXTENSION CORD e Wipe extension cord to remove any foreign substances such as oil or stains IMPORTANT Replace extension cord if cut or damaged in any way e Wind cord in a series of equal loops to prevent it from tangling OTHER e If possible store your unit indoors and cover it to protect it from dust and dirt e Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture Do not use plastic Plastic cannot breathe which allows condensation to form and will cause your unit to rust 12 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Does not start CAUSE Start button not depressed Extension cord not connected to power cord Extension cord not connected to power source Circuit breaker has tripped Loose blade or broken blade adapter Operator presence control bar in released position Operator presence control bar defective CORRECTION Press start button and hold down operator presence control bar to handle Reconnect extension cord and use co
13. es only SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference Operator presence control bar Start button Circuit breaker Extension cord retainer ZAE Single point height adjuster handle M NU Mulcher door Handle Discharge nee Motor housing MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our rotary walk behind lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute and the U S Consumer Product Safety Commission AWARNING The blade turns when the motor is running Operator presence control bar must Single point height adjuster used to be held down to the handle to start the adjust cutting height of lawn mower motor Release to stop the motor Mulcher door allows conversion to Start button used for starting the motor discharging operation OPERATION WEAR YOUR The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any rau adjustments or repairs We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles HOW TO USE YOUR LAW
14. ided on the circuit s or outlet s to be used for the lawn mower Receptacles are available having built in GFCI protection and may be used for this measure of safety A WARNING To prevent electric shock use only with an extension cord suitable for outdoor use such as SW SOW STW STOW SJW SJOW SJTW or SJTOW Extension Cord Make sure your exten sion cord set is in good condition When using an extension cord be sure to use one heawy enough to carry the current you re product will draw An undersize cord will cause a drop in line voltage re sulting in loss of power and overheating The table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and name plate ampere rating If in doubt use the next heavier gauge The smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord MINIMUM GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS AWG WHEN USING 120 V ONLY Amp Rating Not More Than 25 7 6 m 18 18 16 14 6 s 6 o e e 2 e 6 m 171011 071 801 Not Recommended Total Length of Cord in Feet meters 150 45 7 m 16 14 4 PRE OPERATION To reduce the likelihood of disconnec tion of lawn mower cord from the cord set during operation use the extension cord retainer supplied with the mower e Don t Abuse Cord Never pull lawn mower by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle Keep cord from heat oil and sharp edges e Don t Force Lawn Mower It will do the job better and safer at the ra
15. iginal sale Battery must be maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished 4 The Warranty period for any products used for rental or commercial purposes is limited to 45 days from the date of original purchase 5 This Warranty applies only to products which have been properly assembled adjusted operated and maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished This Warranty does not apply to any product which has been subjected to al teration misuse abuse improper assembly or installation delivery damage or to normal wear of the product 6 Exclusions Excluded from this Warranty are belts blades blade adapters nor mal wear normal adjustments standard hardware and normal maintenance 7 In the event you have a claim under this Warranty you must return the product to an authorized service dealer Should you have any unanswered guestions concerning this Warranty contact Weed Eater In Canada contact Customer Service Department an m 9335 Harris Corners Parkway ustomer Service Dep 5855 Terry Fox Way CUAL No 26289 USA Mississauga Ontario L5V 3E4 giving the model number serial number and date of purchase of your product and the name and address of the authorized dealer from whom it was purchased THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE SAME TIME PERIODS STATED HEREIN FOR OUR EXPRESSED WARRANTIES Some areas do not allow the limitation
16. me operation a tight loop near the retainer FOLLOW THESE STEPS IF THE e Push the loop through the hole in the CIRCUIT BREAKER POPS OUT AGAIN retainer SHORTLY AFTER THE FIRST TIME Slide the loop over the retaining clip and pull down until the cord is secured e Release the operator presence control bar and allow the mower to stop and cool down for 15 to 30 minutes After the mower has cooled down press the circuit breaker in order to reset it Resume operation If the circuit breaker does not stay in or if it continues to pop out during operation contact the Toll Free Helpline at 1 800 849 1297 TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT Adjust cutting height to suit your require ments Medium position is best for most lawns Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut All four wheels are adjusted by a single lever e Pull adjuster lever toward wheel To lower mower move lever forward to desired position To raise mower move the lever toward the rear OPERATION MOWING TIPS A CAUTION Do not use de thatcher blade attachments on your mower Such attachments are hazardous will damage your mower and could void your warranty e Under certain conditions such as when mowing very tall grass raise the mower height on the first cut to reduce pushing effort to avoid overheating the motor and to avoid leaving clumps of grass clippings Make the second cut to the Height adjuster lever LEVER desired
17. mower housing one 1 setting higher Empty grass catcher Adjust handle height to suit WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materials and workmanship For a period of two 2 years from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser we will re pair or replace at our option without charge for parts or labor incurred in replacing parts any part which we find to be defective due to materials or workmanship This Warranty is subject to the following limitations and exclusions 1 This warranty does not apply to the engine transaxle transmission components battery except as noted below or components parts thereof Please refer to the applicable manufacturer s warranty on these items 2 Transportation charges for the movement of any power eguipment unit or at tachment are the responsibility of the purchaser Transportation charges for any parts submitted for replacement under this warranty must be paid by the pur chaser unless such return is reguested by the manufacturer 3 Battery Warranty On products eguipped with a Battery we will replace without charge to you any battery which we find to be defective in manufacture during the first ninety 90 days of ownership After ninety 90 days we will exchange the Battery charging you 1 12 of the price of a new Battery for each full month from the date of the or
18. nce keep mower housing free of built up grass and trash See CLEANING in the Mainte nance section of this manual OPERATION e The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that as they fall onto the lawn they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed Also the mulched grass will biodegrade guickly to provide nutrients for the lawn Always mulch with your highest motor blade speed as this will provide the best recutting action of the blades e Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action e For best results adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts off only the top one third of the grass blades lf the lawn is overgrown it will be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the motor and leaving heavy grass reduce your width of cut by overlapping previously cut path and mow slowly SN l IS jas M VA atv e Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings When doing a second cut mow across perpendicular to the first cut path e Change your cutting pattern from week to week Mow north to south one week then change to east to west the next week This will help prevent matting and clumps of mulched grass For extremely graining of the
19. rd retainer to keep the cord in place Connect extension cord to a live and properly grounded 120V AC 60 Hz receptacle Wait 5 minutes for motor to cool down Push circuit breaker to reset Tighten blade bolt or replace blade adapter Press start button and hold down operator presence control bar to handle Replace operator presence control bar Loss of power Rear of lawn mower housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass Cutting too much grass Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Walking speed too fast Raise cutting height Raise cutting height Clean underside of mower housing Cut at slower walking speed Poor cut uneven Excessive vibration Worn bent or loose blade Buildup of grass leaves and trash under mower Worn bent or loose blade Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Clean underside of mower housing Replace blade Tighten blade bolt Grass catcher not filling If so equipped Hard to push Cutting height too low Lift on blade worn off Catcher not venting air Grass is too high or wheel height is too low Lawn mower housing or or cutting blade dragging in grass Grass catcher too full Handle height position not right for you 13 Raise cutting height Replace blade Clean grass catcher Raise cutting height Raise lawn
20. sy on a slope do not mow it DO e Mow across the face of slopes never up and down Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes e Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc e Watch for holes ruts or bumps Tall grass can hide obstacles DO NOT Do nat trim near drop offs ditches or embankments The operator could lose footing or balance e Do not cut excessively steep slopes e Do not mow on wet grass Reduced footing could cause slipping lll CHILDREN Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alertto the presence of children Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them e Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of another responsible adult e Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area Before and while walking backwards look behind and down for small children Use extra care when approaching blind corners shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure vision e The mower is not a toy lt can be very dangerous children should not use this mower Only responsible adults who have read the manual and understood all instructions should operate this mower SAFETY RULES IV GENERAL SERVICE Never run a machine inside a closed area Never make adjustments or repairs with the motor running Keep nuts and bolts especially blade attachment bolts
21. te for which it was designed e Don t Overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times e Stay Alert Watch what you are doing Use common sense Do not operate lawn mower when you are tired e Disconnect Lawn Mower Disconnect the lawn mower from the power supply when not in use before servicing when changing accessories such as blades and the like e Store Idle Lawn Mower Indoors When not in use lawn mower should be stored in an indoor dry and locked up place out of reach of children e Maintain Lawn Mower With Care Keep cutting edges sharp and clean for best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories Inspect lawn mower cord periodically and if damaged have it repaired by an authorized service facility Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if damaged Keep handles dry clean and free from oil and grease Keep guards in place and in working order Keep blades sharp Keep hands and feet away from cutting area Objects struck by the lawn mower blade can cause severe injuries to persons The lawn should always be carefully examined and cleared of all objects prior to each mowing If lawn mower strikes a foreign object follow these steps Stop lawn mower Release the switch Unplug power cord Inspect for damage Repair any damage before restarting and operating the lawn mower Use identical replacement blad
22. th care Avoid touching blade under housing Always wear gloves or other protection when working under or lifting mower ACAUTION Do not operate this lawn mower without the discharge guard or an entire approved grass catcher in place These guards are for your protection and are reguired by the American National Standards Institute and Consumer Products Safety Commission HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER TO UNFOLD HANDLE IMPORTANT Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables e Remove any packing material which may be between the upper and lower handles for shipping purposes Pull up and back on the upper handle to raise the handle into the operating posi tion Make certain the lower handle is seated securely into the handle mount ing bracket Align the holes between the upper handle and lower handles Insert the cam locks and tighten them with the wing nuts provided Secure the lower handle to the bracket with the knob on each side Wing nut Operator MOWING presence POSITION control bar Cam lock Lower handle Handle knob PRE OPERATION POLARIZED APPLIANCE CONNECTIONS To reduce the risk of electric shock this appliance has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other and will reguire the use of a polarized extension cord e The appliance plug will fit into a polar ized extension cord only one way If the plug does not fit fully into the extension cord reverse the
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