DuraMax 338491 Owners Man

24 V CORDLESS

LAWN MOWER

TM

O wner' s Man u a l

Read all safety rules and operating instructions carefully before using this product.

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!

WARNING: This symbol indicates important safety instructions. if these instuctions are not

followed, it could endanger the personal safety and/or property of the operator and others.
Read and understand all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate the mower.
Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.

DANGER: This mower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation that
are contained in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on
the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This mower is capable of amputating
body parts and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety rules could result in
serious injury or death.

Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electric lawn mowers, in
order to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

General Safety Rules

Know Your Lawn Mower

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6-7
8-9

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Specific Safety Rules

Symbols

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30-34

Assembly

Operation 17-21

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u bl e s h o ot i ng 28

W a r r a n t y 29

Exploded View/Parts List

SPECIFICATIONS

Model 338491 n u mb e r :

Motor : 24 V

Battery: 24 V, 20 Ah lead-acid

No-load Speed: 3500 RPM

Hei

Weight:

g ht adj u s tments : 1 1/2 — 3 3/4 ” (3.8 cm-9.5 cm)

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Specifications

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Maintenance

22-27

Cutting Path: 20” (50.8 cm)

54 lb (24.3 kg) without battery

86 lb (39 kg) with battery

Functions:

3-in-1: Mulch, side discharge or rear bag.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow
all instructions listed below and on the machine may result in electric shock, fire, and/or
serious personal injury.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

■ This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.

Failure to observe all safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

■ Do not use the lawn mower in damp or wet conditions or operate in the rain.

■ Keep the area clear of all bystanders, children, and pets while mowing. Stop machine if

anyone enters the area.

■ Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to 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.

• Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watch-ful care of a responsible

adult other than the operator.

• Be alert and turn mower off if a child enters the area.

• Never allow children to operate the machine.

• Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may

block your view of a child.

■ 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.

■ Keep firm footing and balance. Do not overreach. Overreaching can result in loss of

balance.

■ Do not operate the equipment while barefoot or when wearing sandals or similar
lightweight footwear. Wear protective footwear that will protect your feet and improve your
footing on slippery surfaces.

■ Do not leave the mower unattended while running.

■ Keep hands and feet away from cutting area. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all

times.

■ Operate the lawn mower only in daylight or good artificial light.

■ Always wear safety glasses with side shields. Everyday glasses have only impact
resistant lenses. They are NOT safety glasses. Following this rule will reduce the risk of

eye injury. Use face mask if operation is dusty.

■ Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 standard
when operating this product.

■ Use the right appliance. Do not use the lawn mower for any job except that for which it is

intended.

■ Do not force the lawn mower. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.

■ Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating the lawn
mower. Do not operate the mower while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
medication. A moment of inattention while operating the lawn mower may result in serious

personal injury.

■ Keep machine in good working condition. Keep blades sharp and guards in place and in
working order.

■ Check all nuts, bolts, and screws at frequent intervals for proper tightness to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.

■ Stop the motor and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before cleaning the
lawn mower, removing the grass catcher, or unclogging the discharge guard.

■ When not in use, mower should be stored indoors in a dry, locked up place—out of the

reach of children.

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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

■ Do not operate the mower without the entire grass catcher, discharge guard, rear guard,
or other safety protective devices in place and working.

■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories.
Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer.

■ Clear the work area before each use. Remove all objects such as rocks, sticks, wire,
bones, toys, or other objects which can be thrown by the blade.Stay behind the handle
when the motor is running.

■ Avoid holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain could cause a
slip and fall accident.

■ Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.

■ Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes.

■ Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads, sidewalks,
bystanders and the like. Also, avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction,
which may cause the material to ricochet back toward the operator.

■ Do not mow on wet grass or excessively steep slopes. Poor footing could cause a slip
and fall accident. Walk, never run.

■ Use extra care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may
block your view.

■ Do not pull the mower backward unless absolutely necessary. If you must back the
mower away from a wall or obstruction, first look down and behind to avoid tripping.

■ Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoid discharging material against a
wall or obstruction. Ma-terial may ricochet back toward the operator. Stop the blade when
crossing gravel surfaces.

■ 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 the lawn mower strikes a foreign object, follow these steps:

• Stop the lawn mower and release the switch control lever. • Disconnect the power cord.

• Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage.

• Repair any damage before restarting and continuing to operate the mower.

■ Stop the motor, remove the switch key, and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop
before removing the grass catcher or unclogging the chute. The cutting blade continues
to rotate for a few seconds after the motor is shut off. Never place any part of the body in
the blade area until you are sure the blade has stopped rotating.

■ If the mower should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the motor and check immediately for
the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

■ Service on the product must be performed by qualified repair personnel only. Service or
maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in injury to the user or
damage to the product.

■ Use only identical replacement parts when servicing the product. Use of unauthorized
parts may create a risk of serious injury to the user, or damage to the product.

■ Do not place battery tools or their batteries near fire or heat. This will reduce the risk of
explosion and possibly injury.

■ Do not open or mutilate battery (ies). Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause
damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.

■ If electrolyte contacts the skin, wash it off immediately with water.

■ If electrolyte contacts the eyes, flush thoroughly and immediately with water. Seek
medical attention.

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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER

■ Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power
tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled
cords increase the risk of electric shock.

■ Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may
result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. Following this rule will reduce
the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.

■ Do not service mower with switch key or charger in-stalled.

■ Do not use the charger when the ambient temperature is above 40°C or below 0°C.

■ Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or plug, which could cause shorting and
electric shock. If damaged, have the charger replaced by an authorized serviceman.

■ Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise
damaged in any way. Take it to an authorized serviceman for electrical check to
determine if the charger is in good working order.

■ Unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning to reduce the
risk of electric shock.

■ Disconnect charger from the power supply when not in use to prevent damage to the
charger during a power surge.

■ Risk of electric shock. Do not touch uninsulated portion of output connector or
uninsulated battery terminal.

■ Do not expose charger to wet or damp conditions. Water entering charger will increase
the risk of electric shock.

■ Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, come in contact
with sharp edges or moving parts or otherwise subjected to damage or stress. This will
reduce the risk of accidental falls, which could cause injury, and damage to the cord,
which could result in electric shock.

■ Keep cord and charger away from heat to prevent damage to housing or internal parts.

■ Do not let gasoline, oils, petroleum-based products, etc. come in contact with plastic
parts. They contain chemicals that can damage, weaken, or destroy plastic.

■ An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper
extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If extension cord must be
used, make sure:
a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size and shape as those of
plug on charger.
b. That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition; and
c. That wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating of charger as specified below:

Cord Length (Feet) 25' 50' 100'
Cord Size (AWG) 16 16 16
NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge

■ Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who
may use this product. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.

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SYMBOLS

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SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

V Volts Voltage

A Amperes

Hertz

Current

Hz Frequency (cycles per second)

W Watt Power

hrs Hours Time

Precautions that involve your safety.

Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses
with side shields and, as necessary, a full face
shield when operating this product.

Failure to use in dry conditions and to observe
safe practices can result in electric shock.

To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and
understand operator’s manual before using this
product.

Read The Operator’s
Manual

Eye Protection

Safety Alert

Electric Shock

Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and
learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the
product better and safer.

SYMBOLS

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SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING

DANGER:

WARNING:

CAUTION:

CAUTION:

The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk
associated with this product.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may
result in property damage.

SERVICE

Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a
qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic-ing, use only identical
replacement parts.

WARNING:

To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product
until you read thoroughly and understand com-pletely the operator’s manual. If you do
not understand the warnings and instructions in the operator’s manual, do not use this
product. Call DURAMAXX customer service for assistance.

The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into
your eyes, which can re-sult in severe eye damage. Before beginning power
tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields
and, when needed, a full face shield. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask
for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always
use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER

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Fig. 1

GRASS CATCHER

MOTOR HOUSING

MULCHING PLUG

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

LEVER

SIDE DISCHARGE

DEFLECTOR

SIDE

DISCHARGE

COVER

POWER SWITCH

ASSEMBLY

LOWER

HANDLE

UPPER

HANDLE

CHARGER

SWITCH

KEY

KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER

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The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the product
and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting.
Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules.

(Fig. 1)

BATTERY METER

The battery meter measures the amount of charge remaining in the battery.

GRASS CATCHER

The grass catcher prevents grass clippings from being strewn across your lawn as you
mow.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER

The height adjustment lever provides cutting height adjustments.

MOTOR/BLADE CONTROL ASSEMBLY

The motor/blade control, located on the upper handle of the mower, engages and
disengages the motor and blade.

MULCHING PLUG

Your mower is equipped with a mulching plug that cuts and recuts the grass for finer
clippings.

SWITCH KEY

The switch key must be inserted before the mower can be started.

SIDE DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR

Use the side discharge deflector on your mower when the grass is too high to mulch or
when side discharging is preferred. The grass clippings produced when using the side
discharge deflector are noticeably larger than those produced when using the mulching
plug.

ASSEMBLY

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UNPACKING

This product requires assembly.

■ Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all
items listed in the packing list are included.

■ Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during
shipping.

■ Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily

operated the product.

■ If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-866-456-8934 for assistance.

PACKING LIST

Mower
Switch key

Side Discharge Deflector
Mulching Plug
Grass Catcher
Charger
Operator’s Manual

WARNING:

If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until

the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this warning so could result in serious personal
injury.

WARNING:

Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not
recommended for use with this product. Any such alteration or modification is misuse
and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Do not insert switch key until assembly is complete. Failure to
comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury.

WARNING:

To prevent accidental starting, do not make any adjustments or
installations with the switch key inserted.

ASSEMBLY

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ASSEMBLING THE HANDLE

WARNING:

Never operate the mower without the proper safety devices in place
and working. Never operate the mower with damaged safety devices. Failure to heed
this warning can result in serious personal injury.

■ 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 operating position. Make
certain the handles snap into place securely. (Fig. 2).

■ Align the holes (3) between the upper handle (1) and lower (2) handles. Insert the bolts
(4) and tighten them with the wing nuts (5) provided.

■ Secure the lower handle to the bracket with the knob (6) in each side (Fig. 3).

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

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5

2

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