Weed Eater Lawn Mower 438175 User Guide

OPERATOR’S MANUAL  
MODEL NUMBER WE18XP  
BATTERY-POWERED,  
SELF-PROPELLED, 2-IN-1,  
18" ROTARY LAWN MOWER  
438175  
 
SAFETY RULES  
I. GENERAL OPERATION  
keep a firm hold on the handle and  
walk; never run.  
• 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 obstruction. 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  
equipment, 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:  
• Disengage the self-propelled mecha-  
nism on mowers so equipped before  
starting the motor.  
• If the equipment should start to vibrate  
abnormally, stop the motor and check  
immediately for the cause.  
• Vibration is generally a warning of  
trouble.  
• Always wear safety goggles or safety  
glasses with side shields when operat-  
ing mower.  
II. 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 uneasy on a slope, do not  
mow it.  
DO:  
• Mow across the face of slopes: never  
up and down. Exercise extreme caution  
when changing direction on slopes.  
• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree  
limbs, etc.  
• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall  
grass can hide obstacles.  
DO NOT:  
• Do not trim near drop-offs, ditches or  
embankments. The operator could lose  
footing or balance.  
• Do not cut excessively steep slopes.  
• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced  
footing could cause slipping.  
III. CHILDREN  
Tragic accidents can occur if the opera-  
tor is not alert to the presence of chil-  
dren. Children are often attracted to the  
machine and the mowing activity. Never  
assume that children will remain where  
you last saw them.  
• Keep children out of the mowing area  
and under the watchful care of another  
responsible adult.  
• 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.  
• The mower is not a toy. It can be very  
dangerous; children should not use this  
mower. Onlyresponsibleadultswhohave  
readthemanualandunderstoodallinstruc-  
tions should operate this mower.  
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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, tight and keep equip-  
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 equipment if you  
strike an object. Repair, if necessary,  
before restarting.  
• The batteries are sealed units and can  
not be opened or taken apart. When a  
battery is no longer holding a charge  
take it to a local recycling center.  
• Be extra cautious to reduce risk of  
dropping a metal tool onto the battery.  
It might spark or short circuit the battery  
or other electrical parts and may cause  
an explosion. Keep the area around the  
charger and batteries clean.  
• Remove personal metal items such  
as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and  
watches when working with a lead-acid  
battery.  
• Do not touch un-insulated parts of the  
battery, contacts or terminals.  
• Do not leave the batteries outside in the  
elements. Always store the batteries in  
a dry area where the temperature does  
not drop below 32º F or 0º C.  
• The Charger and batteries should be  
kept in a dry area away from children,  
pets, heat and moisture.  
• Only Charge batteries with standard  
120V household supply.  
• Do not attempt to rewire or otherwise  
short circuit the batteries.  
• Never attempt to make wheel height  
adjustments while the motor is running.  
• Always remove battery from mower  
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. Frequently  
check components and replace with  
manufacturer’s recommended parts  
when necessary.  
• Use the charger only in a well venti-  
lated area. Do not charge batteries in a  
sealed container.  
• Mower blade is sharp and can cut. Wrap  
the blade or wear gloves, and use extra  
caution when servicing it.  
• Use only manufacturer-approved char-  
ger to charge the lawnmower batteries.  
• Charge only manufacturer-approved  
batteries with this charger. Charging  
other batteries or products may cause  
personal injury or property damage.  
• If the cord or other parts are damaged  
replace them immediately before using  
the charger.  
• To reduce risk of damage to electric  
plug and cord, unplug the charger by  
the plug and not by the cord when dis-  
connecting charger.  
• 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.  
• Use the charger in a location where  
it will not be stepped on, tripped over  
or otherwise subjected to damage or  
stress.  
V. BATTERY & CHARGER SAFETY  
• Do not disassemble charger; take it to a  
qualified service agent or replace char-  
ger when service or repair is required.  
• To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug  
charger from outlet before attempting  
any maintenance or cleaning.  
CAUTION: Before using battery or  
charger please read all instructions.  
Serious injury, electrical shock or prop-  
erty damage may occur if all warnings  
and instructions are not understood and  
followed. Only use batteries provided or  
approved by the manufacturer.  
• Never alter the charger or cord.  
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ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE BATTERY DISPOSAL  
and to avoid damage to the environment:  
• Cover the batterey’s terminals with  
heavy-duty adhesive tape.  
• DO NOT attempt to remove or destroy  
any of the battery pack components.  
• DO NOT attempt to open the battery  
The following toxic and corrosive materials  
pack.  
are in the battery used in this battery pack:  
a toxic material.  
• If a leak develops, the released electro-  
lytes are corrosive and toxic. DO NOT  
get the solution in the eyes or on skin,  
and do not swallow it.  
WARNING: All toxic materials must  
be disposed of in a specified manner to  
prevent contamination of the environment.  
Dispose of batteries according to local  
by-laws because this Lead-Acid battery  
contains lead and sulphuric acid that are  
hazardous materials.  
• DO NOT place this battery in your regu-  
lar household trash.  
• DO NOT dispose of the battery in a fire.  
The cell may explode.  
WARNING: If the battery pack cracks  
or breaks, with or without leaks, do not re-  
charge it and do not use. Dispose of it and  
replace with a new battery pack. DO NOT  
• DO NOT place it where it will become  
part of any waste landfill or municipal  
solid waste stream.  
ATTEMPT TO REPAIR IT! To avoid injury • Take it to a certified recycling or disposal  
and risk of fire, explosion or electric shock,  
center.  
ASSEMBLY  
TO REMOVE MOWER FROM CARTON  
• Remove all loose parts from carton.  
• Remove lawn mower housing with care. Avoid touching blade under housing. Always  
wear gloves or other protection when working under or lifting mower.  
CAUTION: 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 required by  
the American National Standards Institute and Consumer Products Safety Commission.  
HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN  
MOWER  
Wing nut  
TO UNFOLD HANDLE  
Operator  
presence  
control bar  
MOWING  
POSITION  
IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so  
as not to pinch or damage control cables.  
• Remove any packing material which  
may be between the upper and lower  
handles for shipping purposes.  
LIFT  
UP  
• 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.  
LIFT  
UP  
Upper  
handle  
• Align the holes between the upper  
handle and lower handles. Insert the  
cam locks and tighten them with the  
wing nuts provided.  
Cam lock  
Lower handle  
• Secure the lower handle to the bracket  
with the knob on each side.  
Handle knob  
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ASSEMBLY  
TO PREPARE BATTERY  
NOTE: Your battery must be charged be-  
fore you can start your lawn mower. Avoid  
charging battery in extremely hot or cold  
temperatures.  
IMPORTANT: Do not store charger inside  
of motor or on top of battery.  
WARNING: Use only the battery pack  
supplied with this mower. Type: XXXXXX.  
WARNING: Do not charge battery in  
rain or wet locations.  
WARNING: Do not attempt to operate  
mower while battery is charging.  
CAUTION: Only use battery charger  
approved by the manufacturer of your  
mower. Using a charger not approved by  
the manufacturer of your mower is hazard-  
ous, could damage your mower and void  
your warranty.  
2. Remove the jack cover.  
3. Plug the battery charger into the jack  
on the battery.  
4. Plug the other end of the battery  
charger into a 120 volt A.C. outlet. The  
red light on the charger will illuminate  
indicating that the charger is working  
and the battery is being charged.  
When the battery is completely charged,  
the red light will go out and the green light  
will illuminate.  
NOTE: It takes approximately 15 hours to  
charge a fully discharged battery.  
IMPORTANT: Battery should be charged  
after each use regardless of power level.  
Battery should always be stored in a fully  
charged state. This battery will not develop  
a charging memory.  
NOTE: The battery can be charged while  
in or out of the lawn mower.  
1. Install battery as shown and tilt handle  
back to lock into position.  
WARNING: Do not store battery in tem-  
peratures lower than 32° F (0° C).  
BATTERY CHARGER LED INDICATORS  
Press the Battery Capacity Indicator  
Switch (on the back of the battery). The  
LED lights will indicate the current battery  
capacity as follows:  
LIGHT MODE BATTERY STATUS  
Battery  
RED  
Battery is at 20% capacity,  
charging is required  
YELLOW  
Battery is at 25% capacity,  
will require charging soon  
1 GREEN  
2 GREEN  
3 GREEN  
Battery is at 45% capacity  
Battery is at 60% capacity  
Battery is at full capacity  
LED indicator lights Switch  
Jack  
cover  
Battery  
charger  
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PRE-OPERATION  
WARNING: This mower is for outdoor  
use only. Do not expose to rain or use in  
damp locations.  
• 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.  
• Maintain Lawn Mower With Care – Keep  
cutting edges sharp and clean for best  
and safest performance.  
• Avoid Dangerous Environment – Don’t  
use lawn mowers in damp or wet loca-  
tions.  
• Don’t Use In Rain.  
• Keep Children Away – All visitors should  
be kept a safe distance from work area.  
• 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.  
• Use Right Appliance – Do not use lawn  
mower for any job except that for which  
it is intended.  
• Don’t Force Lawn Mower – It will do the  
job better and safer at the rate for which  
it was designed.  
• Don’t Overreach – Keep proper footing  
and balance at all times.  
• Follow instructions for lubricating and  
changing accessories.  
• 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.  
- Remove battery from mower.  
- Inspect for damage.  
• Stay Alert – Watch what you are doing.  
Use common sense. Do not operate  
lawn mower when you are tired.  
- Repair any damage before restarting  
and operating the lawn mower.  
• Use identical replacement blades only.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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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  
Drive  
control  
bar  
Mulcher  
plug  
Cam  
lock  
Wing nut  
Grass  
catcher  
Single  
point  
height  
adjuster  
handle  
Battery  
Motor  
Handle  
housing  
knob  
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.  
WARNING: The blade turns when the motor is running.  
Operator presence control bar must  
be held down to the handle to start the  
motor. Release to stop the motor.  
Start button – used for starting the motor.  
Single point height adjuster – used to  
adjust cutting height of lawn mower.  
Mulcher plug – located at the rear dis-  
charge opening. Must be removed when  
converting to bagging operation.  
Drive control bar – used to engage  
power-propelled forward motion of lawn  
mower.  
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OPERATION  
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  
adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide  
vision safety mask worn over spectacles.  
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER  
• Your lawn mower is equipped with an  
operator presence control bar which  
requires the operator to be positioned  
behind the lawn mower handle to start  
and operate the lawn mower.  
CAUTION: 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  
turns when the motor is running.  
Start  
button  
Operator  
presence  
control bar  
Drive  
control  
bar  
DRIVE CONTROL ENGAGED  
TO START  
• Press the start button.  
• Hold down operator presence control  
bar to handle.  
• Mower will begin to operate.  
DRIVE CONTROL DISENGAGED  
TO STOP  
• To stop motor, release operator pres-  
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT  
ence control bar.  
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.  
• Pull adjuster lever toward wheel. To  
lower mower, move lever forward to  
desired position. To raise mower, move  
the lever toward the rear.  
Let the blade come to a complete stop.  
TO OPERATE DRIVE SYSTEM  
To start forward motion, lift drive con-  
trol bar up to handle.  
To stop forward motion, release drive  
control bar.  
IMPORTANT: Always keep drive control  
fully engaged against handle when in use.  
Height adjuster lever  
LEVER  
BACKWARD  
TO RAISE  
MOWER  
LEVER  
FORWARD  
TO LOWER  
MOWER  
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OPERATION  
TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER  
1. Lift the rear door of the lawn mower  
TO CONVERT MOWER  
Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be  
and place the grass catcher frame side used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging:  
hooks onto the door pivot pins.  
2. The grass catcher is secured to the lawn  
mower housing when the rear door is  
lowered onto the grass catcher frame.  
CAUTION: Do not run your lawn  
mower without mulcher plug or approved  
grass catcher in place. Never attempt to  
operate the lawn mower with the rear door  
removed or propped open.  
• Open rear door and remove mulcher  
plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe  
place.  
• You can now install grass catcher.  
• To convert to mulching operation, install  
mulcher plug into rear discharge open-  
ing of mower.  
CAUTION: Do not run your lawn  
mower without rear mulcher plug or  
approved grass catcher in place. Never  
attempt to operate the lawn mower with  
the rear door removed or propped open.  
Pivot pins  
Rear door  
Grass  
catcher  
handle  
Catcher frame hook  
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER  
1. Lift up on grass catcher using the  
frame handle.  
2. Remove grass catcher with clippings  
from under lawn mower handle.  
3. Empty clippings from bag.  
Mulcher plug  
NOTE: Do not drag the bag when  
emptying. It will cause unnecessary wear.  
CAUTION: Under normal usage, the  
catcher material is subject to deterioration  
and wear and should, therefore, be  
checked frequently for replacement. Any  
replacement catcher should be checked  
to ensure compliance with original  
manufacturer's specifi cations.  
Grass  
catcher  
frame  
handle  
Bag  
handle  
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OPERATION  
MOWING TIPS  
MULCHING MOWING TIPS  
IMPORTANT: For best performance,  
keep mower housing free of built-up grass  
and trash. See "CLEANING" in the Main-  
tenance section of this manual.  
CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher  
blade attachments on your mower. Such  
attachments are hazardous, will damage  
your mower and could void your warranty.  
• 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 quickly  
to provide nutrients for the lawn. Always  
mulch with your highest motor (blade)  
speed as this will provide the best recut-  
ting action of the blades.  
• Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet.  
Wet grass tends to form clumps and  
interferes with the mulching action.  
• 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. If 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  
clumps of mulched grass. For extremely  
heavy grass, reduce your width of cut  
by overlapping previously cut path and  
mow slowly.  
• Under certain conditions, such as when  
mowing very tall grass, raise the mower  
height on the first cut to avoid overheat-  
ing the motor, and to avoid leaving  
clumps of grass clippings. Make the  
second cut to the desired height.  
• For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the  
width of cut by overlapping previously  
cut path.  
• When using a rear discharge lawn  
mower in moist, heavy grass, clumps  
of cut grass may not enter the grass  
catcher. Run the lawn mower over the  
area a second time.  
• If a trail of clippings is left on the right  
side of a rear discharge mower, mow in  
a clockwise direction with a small over-  
lap to collect the clippings on the next  
pass.  
• Pores in cloth grass catchers can  
become filled with dirt and dust with use  
and catchers will collect less grass. To  
prevent this, regularly hose catcher off  
with water and let dry before using.  
MAX 1/3  
• 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 sec-  
ond cut, mow across (perpendicular) to  
the first cut path.  
• 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  
graining of the lawn.  
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MAINTENANCE  
BEFORE AFTER EVERY  
EVERY  
BEFORE  
STORAGE  
EACH  
USE  
EACH  
USE  
10  
25 HOURS  
HOURS OR SEASON  
Check for Loose Fasteners  
Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher  
Check Tires  
Check Drive Wheels  
Clean Lawn Mower *  
Clean Gearcase  
Check Drive Belt / Pulleys  
Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade **  
Lubrication  
Recharge Battery  
* 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  
cover items that have been subjected to  
operator abuse or negligence. To receive  
full value from the warranty, operator  
must maintain mower as instructed in this  
manual.  
Spray  
lubricant  
Some adjustments will need to be made  
periodically to properly maintain your unit.  
All adjustments in the Service and Adjust-  
ments section of this manual should be  
checked at least once each season.  
• Once a year, check blade for wear.  
• Follow the Maintenance Schedule in this  
manual.  
Rear door  
hinge rod  
BEFORE EACH USE  
• Check for loose fasteners.  
Handle bracket mounting pins  
• Charge the battery. The three green  
LEDs on the battery will light when the  
battery is fully charged.  
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic  
wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will  
attract dust and dirt that will shorten the  
life of the self-lubricating bearings. If you  
feel they must be lubricated, use only  
a dry, powdered graphite type lubricant  
sparingly.  
LUBRICATION  
Keep unit well lubricated.  
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MAINTENANCE  
• The recommended tightening torque is  
LAWN MOWER  
35-40 ft. lbs.  
Always observe safety rules when per-  
forming any maintenance.  
TO SHARPEN BLADE  
IMPORTANT: Remove battery from mow-  
er before servicing, cleaning or removing  
material from lawn mower.  
NOTE: We do not recommend sharp-  
ening blade. An unbalanced blade will  
cause eventual damage to lawn mower or  
motor.  
TIRES  
• 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.  
DRIVE WHEELS  
Check rear drive wheels each time you  
mow to be sure they move freely. The  
wheels not turning freely means trash,  
grass cuttings, etc., may be inside the  
drive wheel and dust cover area and must  
be cleaned out to free drive wheels.  
If necessary to clean the drive wheels,  
check both rear wheels.  
BLADE CARE  
For best results, blade must be kept  
sharp. Replace a bent or damaged blade.  
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 haz-  
ardous, could damage your mower and  
void your warranty.  
GEAR CASE  
• To keep your drive system working  
properly, the gear case and area around  
the drive should be kept clean and free  
of trash build-up.  
• The gear case is filled with lubricant to  
the proper level at the factory. The only  
time the lubricant needs attention is if  
service has been performed on the gear  
case.  
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.  
CLEANING  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of  
electric shock, do not expose the mower  
to water.  
3. Remove blade and attaching hardware  
(nut, square washer, insulator washer).  
IMPORTANT: For best performance,  
keep mower housing free of grass build-up  
and trash. Clean the underside of your  
mower after each use.  
Trailing  
edge  
• Clean the underside of your lawn mower  
by scraping to remove buildup of grass  
and trash.  
Insulator  
washer  
• Clean motor cover often to keep trash  
from accumulating.  
• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free  
of all gasoline, oil, etc.  
Blade  
nut  
Blade  
GRASS CATCHER  
Square washer  
Grass catcher may be hosed with water  
but must be dry when used.  
TO REPLACE BLADE  
1. Be sure the trailing edge of blade (op-  
posite sharp edge) is up toward the  
motor.  
CAUTION: Under normal usage, the  
catcher material is subject to deterioration  
and wear and should therefore be  
checked to ensure compliance with  
original manufacturer specifications.  
2. Install the square 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.  
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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  
period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove  
all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a  
clean, dry area.  
Operator  
presence  
control bar  
MOWING  
POSITION  
• Clean entire lawn mower (See “CLEAN-  
ING” in the Maintenance section of this  
manual).  
• Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance  
section of this manual.  
FOLD  
FORWARD  
FOR  
Upper  
handle  
• Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and  
pins are securely fastened. Inspect  
moving parts for damage, breakage and  
wear. Replace if necessary.  
• Touch up all rusted or chipped paint  
surfaces; sand lightly before painting.  
STORAGE  
Cam lock  
Lower handle  
Handle knob  
HANDLE  
You can fold your lawn mower handle for  
storage.  
BATTERY  
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 and allow it  
to rest on mower.  
• When setting up your handle from the  
storage position, the lower handle will  
require manually locking into the mow-  
ing 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.  
IMPORTANT: Battery should always be  
stored in a fully charged state. Charge  
every two weeks, even when not in use.  
(See “To Prepare Battery” in the Assembly  
section of this manual.)  
WARNING: Do not store battery in  
temperatures lower than 32° F (0° C).  
OTHER  
• If possible, store your unit indoors and  
cover it to protect it from dust and dirt.  
• Cover your unit with a suitable protec-  
tive 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.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
PROBLEM  
CAUSE  
CORRECTION  
Does not start  
1. Start button not depressed. 1. Press start button and hold  
down operator presence  
control bar to handle.  
2. Battery not properly seated. 2. Reinstall battery.  
3. Weak Battery.  
4. Loose blade or broken  
blade adapter.  
5. Operator presence control  
bar in released position.  
3. Remove battery and charge.  
4. Tighten blade bolt or  
replace blade adapter.  
5. Press start button and hold  
down operator presence  
control bar to handle.  
6. Operator presence control  
bar defective.  
6. Replace operator presence  
control bar.  
Loss of power  
1. Rear of lawn mower  
housing or cutting blade  
dragging in heavy grass.  
2. Cutting too much grass.  
3. Buildup of grass, leaves,  
and trash under mower.  
4. Walking speed too fast.  
1. Raise cutting height.  
2. Raise cutting height.  
3. Clean underside of mower  
housing.  
4. Cut at slower walking speed.  
Poor cut –  
uneven  
1. Worn, bent or loose blade.  
1. Replace blade. Tighten  
blade bolt.  
2. Clean underside of  
mower housing.  
2. Buildup of grass, leaves  
and trash under mower.  
3. Weak Battery.  
3. Remove battery and charge.  
Excessive  
vibration  
1. Worn, bent or loose blade.  
1. Replace blade. Tighten  
blade bolt.  
Motor runs  
only briefly  
1. Weak Battery.  
1. Remove battery and charge.  
Grass catcher  
not filling  
(If so equipped)  
1. Cutting height too low.  
2. Lift on blade worn off.  
3. Catcher not venting air.  
1. Raise cutting height.  
2. Replace blade.  
3. Clean grass catcher.  
Hard to push  
1. Grass is too high or wheel  
height is too low.  
1. Raise cutting height.  
2. Lawn mower housing or  
or cutting blade dragging  
in grass.  
3. Grass catcher too full.  
4. Handle height position not  
right for you.  
2. Raise lawn mower housing  
one (1) setting higher.  
3. Empty grass catcher.  
4. Adjust handle height to suit.  
Loss of drive  
or slowing of  
drive speed  
1. Belt wear.  
1. Check/replace drive belt.  
2. Check/reinstall drive belt.  
2. Belt off of pulley.  
3. Drive cable worn or broken. 3. Replace drive cable.  
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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 equipment 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 requested by the manufacturer.  
3. Battery Warranty: On products equipped 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 original 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 questions concerning this Warranty, contact:  
In Canada contact:  
Weed Eater  
Weed Eater  
Customer Service Department  
9335 Harris Corners Parkway  
Charlotte, NC 28269 USA  
Customer Service Department  
5855 Terry Fox Way  
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 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.  
 

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