EarthWise 60220 Operator's Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

ELECTRIC LAWN MOWER

United States Patent Pending

20 in. - 24 VOLT

CORDLESS LAWN MOWER

WITH 20 AMP HOUR BATTERY

60220

BATTERY MUST BE CHARGED BEFORE FIRST USE. SEE PAGE 11 FOR INSTRUCTIONS

Your lawn mower has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation,
and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.

Thank you for your purchase.

DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE. OPERATING, ASSEMBLY, PARTS, SERVICE QUESTIONS?
CALL 1-800-377-5888 (USA) 1-800-561-0004 (CAN) BETWEEN 7:30AM—4:30PM EST FOR ASSISTANCE

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

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 Introduction……………………………………………………………………………...2
 General Safety Rules…………………………………………………………………….3
 Specific Safety Rules………………………………………………………………… 3-4
 Symbols……………………………………………………………………………… 5-6
 Features………………………………………………………………………………. 7-8
 Assembly…………………………………………………………………...…………8-10
 Operation…………………………………………………………………...………..10-13
 Maintenance…………………………………………………………………...……..14-16
 Troubleshooting…………………………………………………………………………17
 Exploded View/Parts List……………………………………………………………….18

 Warranty…………………………………………………………………...………….....19

 Parts and Ordering/Service………………………………………………………Back Page

INTRODUCTION

This product has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and
dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.

2

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 lawn mower 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.

 Never allow adults to operate the product without proper in-

struction.

 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 watchful 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 lawn mower.
 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. Over-

reaching 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 environment 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, remove the switch key and wait until the

blade comes to a complete stop before cleaning the lawn
mower, removing the grass catcher, or unclogging the dis­charge opening.

 When not in use, mower should be stored indoors in a dry,

locked up place—out of reach of children.

WARNING: The batteries in this product may contain one or more of the following chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm: Lead, nickel, cadmium, lithium, cobalt. Wash hands after handling.

WARNING: Some dust and debris created by the use of this tool could contain chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are:

 Chemicals in fertilizers
 Compounds in insecticides, herbicides and pesticides
 Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber

Your risk from exposure to these chemicals varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure,
work in a well-ventilated area and with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out
microscopic particles.

WARNING: The electrical cords on this product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth

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.

 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,

3

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

 Clear the work area before each use. Remove all ob-

jects 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

towards 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 pull the mower backward unless absolutely nec-

essary 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 towards a wall or obstruction, Ma­terial 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 bail wire,

 Remove the switch key
 Thoroughly inspect the mower for any dam-

age

 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 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 batteries near fire or heat. This will reduce

the risk of explosion and possible injury,

 Do not open or mutilate battery(ies). Released electro-

lyte 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.

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 installed.
 Do not use the charger when the ambient temperature is

about 40°C (104°F) or below 0°C (32°F)

 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 service center for electrical check to deter­mine if the charger is in good working order.

 Unplug charger from outlet before attempting any mainte-

nance or cleaning to reduce the risk of electric shock,.

 Disconnect charger rom the power supply when not in use

to prevent damage to the charger during a power surge,

 Risk of electric shock, Do not touch un-insulated portion of

output connector or un-insulated 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 famine

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 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 lawn mower, loan them these instruc­tions also.

4

SYMBOLS

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.

SYMBOL NAME DESGNATION/EXPLANATION

V

A

Hz

W

hrs

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

Read the Operators Manual To reduce the risk of injury, user must

Eye Protection Always wear safety goggles or safety

Volts Voltage

Amperes Current

Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)

Watt Power

Hours Time

locations

read and understand operator’s man-

ual before using this product.

glasses with side shields and, as nec-

essary, a full face shield when oper-

ating this product.

Safety Alert Precautions that involve safety

Electric Shock Failure to use in dry conditions and to

observe safe practices can result in

electric shock

5

SYMBOLS

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

SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING

DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not

avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not

avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not

avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

CAUTION (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 servicing,
use only identical replacement parts.

WARNING:

The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes,
which can result 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

WARNING:

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

6