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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

56-VOLT LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS MOWER

MODEL NUMBER LM2140SP/LM2140SP-FC

 WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the Operator’s Manual before using this product. Save these instructions for future reference.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	5-6
Safety Rules for Cordless Lawn Mower. . . . . . . . . .	7-12
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	14-15
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	16-18
Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	19-26
Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	27-35
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-45
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46-48
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	49-50

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS!

READ & UNDERSTAND

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

WARNING: Some dust created by power cutting contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

Lead from lead-based paints

Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, andArsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

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

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SAFETY SYMBOLS

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding. The symbol warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.

WARNING: Be sure to read and understand all safety instructions in this Operator’s Manual, including all safety alert symbols such as “DANGER,” “WARNING,” and “CAUTION” before using this tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.

SYMBOL MEANING

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

WARNING: The operation of any power tools 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 a full face shield when needed. We recommend a 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.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate.

Safety Alert

Indicates a potential personal injury

hazard.

Always wear safety goggles or safety

Eye Protection

glasses with side shields and a full face

shield when operating this product.

Read & understand

To reduce the risk of injury, user must

read and understand operator’s manual

Operator’s Manual

before using this product.

Maintain Safety

Do not open or remove safety shields

Devices

while the tool is running.

Look Behind While

Look down and behind first to avoid

Backing

tripping when pulling back.

To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands

DANGER — Keep

and feet away from rotating parts.

Hands and Feet

Do not operate unless discharge cover

Away

or grass bag is in its proper place.

If damaged, replace immediately.

DANGER — Keep

Do not mow when children or others

Bystanders Away

are around.

DANGER — Thrown

Remove objects that can be thrown by

the blade in any direction. Wear safety

Debris

glasses.

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								DANGER — Steep	Use extra caution on slopes.
									Do not mow slopes greater than
								Slope Hazard
									15 degrees.
									This product uses lithium-ion (Li-ion)
									batteries. Local, state, or federal laws may
								Recycle Symbols	prohibit disposal of batteries in ordinary
									trash. Consult your local waste authority
									for information regarding available
									recycling and/or disposal options.
			V					Volt	Voltage
		mm						Millimeter	Length or size
			in.					Inch	Length or size
		kg						Kilogram	Weight
			lb					Pound	Weight
			L					Litre	Volume
		bu						Bushel	Volume
		min						Minutes	Time
								Direct Current	Type or a characteristic of current
			n0					No Load Speed	Rotational speed, at no load
	RPM							Revolutions per	Rotational speed
								minute

WARNING: To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed by a qualified service technician.

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SAFETY RULES FOR CORDLESS LAWN MOWER

DANGER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation included 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 machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe all safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

WARNING: When using electric lawn mowers, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury. These basic precautions include the following:

CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the mower and mowing activity. They do not understand the dangers. 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 the mower off if a child enters the area.

Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure your vision of a child who may run into the mower.

Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a power mower. Children 14 years old and over should read and understand the operation instructions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and supervised by a parent. Only responsible individuals who are familiar with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use this machine.

OPERATION

GENERAL OPERATION:

Read this operator’s manual carefully in its entirety before attempting to assemble this machine. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manuals before operation. Be completely familiar with the controls and proper use of this machine before operating it. Keep this manual in a safe place for future

and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.

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Use the right appliance – Do not use the lawn mower for any job except that for which it is intended. Your lawn mower has been designed to perform only one job: to mow grass.

Don’t overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

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.

Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children, and pets.

Before and while moving backwards with the mower, look behind and down for small children and other people.

Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.

This machine is a precise piece of power equipment, not a plaything. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all times. Your unit has been designed to perform one job: to mow grass. Do not use it for any other purpose.

Don’t force the lawn mower – it will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was designed.

Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wire, toys and other foreign objects that could be tripped over or picked up and thrown by the blade. Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury.

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

To help avoid blade contact or an injury from thrown objects, stay in the operator zone behind the handles and keep children, bystanders, helpers and pets at least 100 feet (30m) from the mower while it is in operation. Stop the machine if anyone enters the area.

Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes. Thrown objects that ricochet can cause serious injury to the eyes. Always use a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty.

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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. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and close-fitting slacks and shirts. Shirts and pants that cover the arms and legs and steel-toed shoes are recommended. Never operate this machine in bare feet, sandals, slippery or lightweight (e.g., canvas) shoes.

Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck. Contact with the blade can amputate hands and feet.

A missing or damaged discharge cover can cause blade contact or injuries from thrown objects.

Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled over the foot during a fall caused by slipping or tripping. Do not hold onto the mower if you are falling; immediately release the handle.

Never pull the mower back toward you while you are walking. If you must back the mower away from a wall or obstruction, first look down and behind you to avoid tripping, and then follow these steps:

Step back from mower to fully extend your arms.Be sure you are well balanced with sure footing.

Pull the mower back slowly, no more than half way toward you.Repeat these steps as needed.

Do not operate the mower while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Stay alert – watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate the lawn mower when you are tired.

The motor/blade control handle is a safety device. Never attempt to bypass its operation. Doing so makes the safety device inoperative and may result in personal injury through contact with the rotating blade. The motor/blade control handle must operate easily in both directions and automatically return to the disengaged position when released.

Avoid dangerous environments – Don’t use lawn mowers in damp or wet locations so as to avoid slipping and falling during operation.

Always be sure of your footing. A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury. If you feel you are losing your footing, release the motor/blade control handle immediately and the blade will stop rotating within three seconds.

Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. Walk, never run while operating.

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Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives, walks or roads.

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

Before cleaning the machine, unclogging the chute or removing or replacing the grass bag, mulching insert, or side discharge chute, turn the motor off and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop, then remove the battery pack. 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.

Never operate the mower without the proper trailing shield, discharge cover, grass bag, mulching insert, side discharge chute, motor/blade control handle or other safety protective devices in place and working. Never operate the mower with damaged safety devices. Failure to do so can result in personal injury.

If situations occur that are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment. Contact EGO Customer Service for assistance.

Use only with the battery packs and chargers listed below:

BATTERY PACK	CHARGER
BA1120, BA1120-FC, BA1400, BA1400-FC,	CH2100, CH2100-FC,
BA2240, BA2240-FC, BA2800, BA2800-FC,	CH5500, CH5500-FC
BA4200, BA4200-FC

OPERATION ON A SLOPE:

Slopes are a major factor related to slip-and-fall accidents, which can result in severe injury. Operation on slopes requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. For your safety, use the slope gauge on page 22 to measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly area. If the slope is greater than 15 degrees, do not mow it.

Do:

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

Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

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Do not:

Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments; you could lose your footing or balance.

Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees, as shown on the slope gauge.Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could cause slipping.

SERVICE

WARNING: Grass bag components, the discharge cover, side discharge chute, mulching insert and trailing shield are subject to wear and damage, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown and could increase the risk of injury. For safety protection, frequently check all components and replace damaged components immediately with identical replacement parts, listed in this manual.

If the mower’s built-in overload protection switch frequently trips, contact EGO Customer Service or your closest EGO service center.

Do not wash the mower with a hose; avoid getting water in the motor and electrical connections.

Remove the battery and store the idle lawn mower in a covered area when not in use. Allow the motor to cool before storing it in any enclosure. The lawn mower should be stored in a dry, high, or locked-up enclosure, out of reach of children.

When servicing, use only identical replacement parts listed in this manual. Use of parts that do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromised safety.

Remove or disconnect the battery pack before servicing, cleaning, or removing material from the lawn mower.

Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.

To reduce a fire hazard, keep the motor cover free of grass, leaves and debris build-up.

Check the blade and motor mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Also, visually inspect the blade for damage (e.g., bending, cracking and wear.). Replace the blade only with the identical replacement blade, as listed in this manual.

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Maintain your mower with care – keep the mower blade sharp and clean for the best and safest performance. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing it.

Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.

Never remove or tamper with safety devices. Regularly check their proper operation. Never do anything to interfere with the intended function of a safety device or to reduce the protection provided by a safety device.

Always stop the motor before making adjustments to a wheel or a cutting-height adjustment.

After striking a foreign object, stop the motor, remove the battery pack, allow the blade to stop rotating, and thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. Repair the damage before operating the mower.

Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.

Do not incinerate the appliance even if it is severely damaged. The batteries can explode in a fire.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you lend this tool to someone else, also lend these instructions to them to prevent misuse of the product and possibly injury.

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your selection of a new generation of 56V Lithium-ion powered lawn mower. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance.

Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact EGO customer service center 1-855-EGO-5656.

This manual contains important information on the safe assembly, operation and maintenance of your mower. Read it carefully before using the mower. Keep this manual handy so you can refer to it at any time.

SERIAL NUMBER______________________ DATE OF PURCHASE_ _________________

THE MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS WILL BE FOUND ON A LABEL ATTACHED ON THE REAR DISCHARGE DOOR.

YOU SHOULD RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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SPECIFICATIONS

Model Number	LM2140SP/LM2140SP-FC
Self Propel System	Yes
Voltage	56 V
No-Load Speed (n0)	2800 rpm
Approximate Cutting Height Setting
1	1-1/2” (41mm)
2	2” (51mm)
3	2-1/2” (65mm)
4	3” (77mm)
5	3-1/2” (93mm)
6	4” (107mm)
Deck Size	21”
Grass Bag Volume	2.0 bu (70 L)
Mower Weight (Without battery pack; with	62.61 lb. (28.4 Kg)
mulching insert)

Approximate Running Time

	With 2xBA2800/BA2800-FC	With 2xBA4200/BA4200-FC 56V
	56V Battery 5.0Ah	Battery 7.5Ah
Light load	80 min.	120 min.
Medium load	60 min.	90 min.
Heavy load	40 min.	60 min.

NOTICE: The actual running time will vary with grass condition: species, density, moisture, etc.

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Packing List

PART NAME	QUANTITY
Lawn mower	1
Grass bag	1
Grass bag frame	1
Mulching insert	1
Side discharge chute	1
Operator’s manual	1

Accessories

WARNING: The following part is subjected to be worn out from normal use. Use only identical replacement parts listed below. Use of parts that do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and compromised safety.

	PART NAME	MODEL NUMBER
	Blade	AB2100
		AB2101(Compatible)

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DESCRIPTION
1	Self-Propel Trigger	Safety Button	Handle
			Bail Switch (Switch Lever)
			Self-Propel Speed-Control Lever
				Side Discharge
Handle Locking Clamp			Side Rail	Chute
Rear Discharge Door			Handle-Locking
			Clamp
Rear Handle			Quick-Adjust Lever
				Mulching
Battery-Pack Cover
			Grass Bag	Insert
LED Headlights			Cutting-Height
			Adjustment Lever
			Support for Upright Storage
				Support for
				Upright Storage
Front Handle	Front Wheel	Rear Wheel		Rear Discharge
				Door
	Mower Deck
				Trailing Shield
			Battery-Release
			Button
		Switch
Power		Button
		for LED
Indicator		Headlights

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

SAFETY BUTTON

The safety button must be pressed down before the motor can be started.

BAIL SWITCH

The bail switch is located on the upper handle of the mower. The switch engages and disengages the motor/ blade.

SELF-PROPEL TRIGGER

Turns the self-propel function ON and OFF.

SELF-PROPEL SPEED CONTROL LEVER

Increases or decreases the self-propel speed by moving the control lever.

WARNING: The bail switch and the safety button are safety devices. Never attempt to bypass their operations.

ELECTRIC BRAKE

Quickly stops blade rotation when the bail switch is released.

HANDLE-LOCKING CLAMP

Locks/unlocks the side rails in the extended or the recessed position.

SIDE RAILS

Can be extended and locked for operation or recessed for storage.

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QUICK-ADJUST LEVER

Locks/unlocks the handle position when adjusting the angle of the mower handle:

1.Locked Storage Position

2.Grass Bag Attachment/Removal Position

3.Upper Operating Position

4.Middle Operating Position

5.Lower Operating Position

TRAILING SHIELD & REAR DISCHARGE DOOR

The trailing shield is designed to minimize stones or other objects being thrown backward by the mower blade. The shield and the rear door minimize the possibility of accidental foot contact with the blade. DO NOT operate the mower without the trailing shield and rear door in place.

LED HEADLIGHTS

The LED headlights are located in the front of the mower. This feature provides extra light for increased visibility.

SPRING-LOADED CUTTING-HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER

One-handed cutting-height adjustment.

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ASSEMBLY

WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the tool when assembling parts.

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

UNPACKING

First remove all the accessories from the carton, then grasp the front handle and rear handle at the same time to carefully lift the mower up and out of the carton. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included.

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

Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the mower.

If any parts are damaged or missing, please return the mower to the place of purchase.

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ASSEMBLING THE GRASS BAG

1.Check the grass bag before assembling, to make sure that there is no damage.

2.Slide the grass bag onto the frame, as shown in Fig. 2.

3.Assemble the top clips to the frame, as shown in Fig. 3, then assemble the two side clips. Assemble the bottom clip last.

4.The completely assembled grass bag is shown in Fig. 4.

2

3

4

Clips

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ADJUSTING THE FOLDABLE HANDLE

WARNING: Do not attempt to start the mower until the handle has been locked at one of the three preset operating positions.

1.LOCKED STORAGE POSITION: Your mower is shipped with the handle in the compact, locked position

(Fig. 5).

2.GRASS BAG ATTACHMENT/ REMOVAL POSITION: Press and hold the quick-adjust lever with your right hand to release the handle from the locked storage position. Begin to lift the handle from its folded position with your left hand, and then release the lever (Fig. 5). Gently pivot the handle upward until you hear and feel the lock pin

engage in the first position (Fig. 6). This position allows easy access to install and remove the grass bag.

5
	Press the Quick-
	Adjust Lever
6	Grass Bag	Upper
	Attachment/Removal	Operating
	Position	Position
		Middle
		Operating
		Position
		Lower
	Locked Storage	Operating
		Position
	Position

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	3. UPPER OPERATING POSITION: Lift	7
	the handle with your left hand.
	Gently pivot the handle backward
	until you hear and feel the lock
	pin engage in the Upper Operating
	Position. Fully extend the side rails
	and securely close the two handle-
	locking clamps (Fig. 7 & 8). Taller
	users may prefer this position.
	4. MIDDLE OPERATING POSITION:
	Press and hold the quick-adjust
	lever with your left hand to release
	the handle from the upper operating
	position. Begin to lower the handle
	with your right hand, and then	8
	release the lever. Gently pivot the
	handle downward until you hear
	and feel the lock pin engage in the
	Middle Operating Position. Fully
	extend the side rails and securely	Indication
	close the two handle-locking clamps	Line
	(Fig. 7 & 8).

5. LOWER OPERATING POSITION: Press and hold the quick-adjust lever with

your left hand to release the handle from the middle operating position. Begin to lower the handle with your right hand, and then release the lever. Gently pivot the handle downward until you hear and feel the lock pin engage in the Lower Operating Position. Fully extend the side rails and securely close the two handlelocking clamps (Fig. 7 & 8).

NOTE: The motor cannot be started unless:

a)The side rails are fully extended.

b)Both green handle-locking clamps are securely closed.

c)The handle is locked into one of the three operating positions.

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ATTACHING/REMOVING THE GRASS BAG

WARNING: Do not at any time make any adjustment to the lawn mower without first stopping the motor, removing the battery pack and waiting for the blade to stop rotating.

NOTICE: Remove the mulching insert or side discharge chute before attaching the grass bag on the mower;

1.Remove the battery.

2.Adjust the handle to the Grass Bag Attachment/Removal Position (please see ADJUSTING THE FOLDABLE HANDLE).

3. Lift the rear-discharge door.

4.	Hook the grass bag assembly on	9
	the pivot rod (Fig. 9). Release the	Rear Discharge
	discharge door so that it rests on	Door
	the grass bag.
5.	To remove the grass bag, lift the	Hook
	rear-discharge door on the mower.
	Lift the grass bag up, off of the pivot
	rod.

6. Release the discharge door.

WARNING: When using the grass bag, never operate the mower unless the hooks on the grass bag are firmly seated on the pivot rod and the rear-discharge door rests firmly against the top of the grass bag.

WARNING: Under normal usage, bag material is subject to wear. To reduce the risk of injury, frequently inspect the bag assembly and replace if there are any signs of wear or deterioration. Use only grass bags manufactured for this mower.

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ATTACHING/REMOVING THE MULCHING INSERT

WARNING: Do not at any time make any adjustment to the lawn mower without first stopping the motor, removing the battery pack and waiting for the blade to stop rotating.

1. Remove the battery.

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2.Lift the rear-discharge door.

3.Grasp the handle of the mulching insert and fully insert it into the mower, so that it is securely seated (Fig. 10).

4.To remove the mulching insert, lift the rear-discharge door, grasp the handle of the mulching insert, and pull it out.

5.Release the discharge door and make sure it rests firmly against the mulching insert.

NOTICE: The mulching insert must be removed in order to install and use the grass bag and must be re-installed when the grass bag is removed.

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ATTACHING/REMOVING THE SIDE DISCHARGE CHUTE (Fig. 11a & 11b)

WARNING: Do not at any time make any adjustment to the lawn mower without first stopping the motor, removing the battery pack and waiting for the blade to stop rotating.

1.Remove the battery.

2.Lift the rear-discharge door.

3.Align the lower edge of the discharge with the groove of the doorsill and insert it into the slot.

4.Push the top of the discharge and insert it into the mower. Check to see that it is securely seated in the deck.

5.To remove the side discharge chute, lift the rear-discharge door, grasp the side discharge chute and pull it out.

11a

Groove

11b

Step 2

Step 1

6.Release the discharge door and make sure that it rests firmly against the discharge chute.

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SPRING-LOADED CUTTINGHEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (Fig. 12)

WARNING: Do not at any time make any adjustment to the lawn mower without first stopping the motor, removing the battery pack and waiting for the blade to stop rotating.

WARNING: Keep your feet away from the deck when adjusting its height.

12	Height Adjustment Lever
	1
	2

The mower can be set to 6 cutting heights between 1-1/2” (41mm) and 4” (107mm). Choose the proper cutting height according to the type and condition of the grass.

To raise the blade height

1.Grasp the height-adjustment lever, and move it outwards.

2.Move the lever toward the back of the mower and engage the lever in the desired cutting-height position on the mower deck.

To lower the blade height

1.Grasp the height adjustment lever, and move it outwards.

2.Move the lever toward the front of the mower and engage the lever in the desired cutting-height position on the mower deck.

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OPERATION

TO ATTACH/DETACH THE

BATTERY PACK (Fig. 13)

CHARGE BEFORE FIRST USE.

WARNING: If any parts are broken or missing, do not attempt to attach the battery pack to the mower or operate the mower until the broken or missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.

13	Battery Cover
	Battery-Release Button

1.The battery cover is hinged. Raise the battery cover by lifting the front of the cover.

2.The mower is equipped with two battery compartments, which accommodate two battery packs at the same time.

3.Align the grooves in the battery pack, with the raised ribs in one of the battery compartments, and then insert the battery pack into the compartment.

4.Push the battery pack until you hear a “click”. The battery-release button will spring up when the battery pack is securely attached.

5.Attach the other battery pack into the other battery compartment in the same way.

6.To detach the battery pack, depress the battery-release button to release the battery pack, and then lift it out of the compartment.

7.Close the battery cover.

NOTICE: Make sure that the latch on the mower snaps into place and that the battery pack(s) are secured to the mower before starting operation.

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STARTING/STOPPING THE	14
MOWER (Fig. 14, 15 & 16)
WARNING: The operation of any	1	2	3
lawn mower can result in foreign objects
being thrown into your or others’ eyes,
which can damage eyes severely. Always
wear safety glasses while operating
the mower or while performing any
adjustments or repairs on the mower.

WARNING: Ensure that other people and pets remain at least 100’ (30m) away from the mower when it is in use.

WARNING: The blade will continue to rotate for a few seconds after the mower is turned off. Allow the motor/ blade to stop rotating before starting it again. Do not rapidly turn the mower off and on.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to override the operation of the safety button and bail switch.

NOTE: The motor cannot be started unless:

The side rails are fully extended.

Both green handle-locking clamps are securely closed.

	15	Bail Switch
		Safety Button
	16	Safety Button
		(Released position)

Bail Switch (Released position)

The handle is locked into one of the three operating positions.

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To start the mower

1. Attach the battery pack(s) to the mower and close the battery cover.

NOTICE: Make sure that the latch on the mower snaps into place and that the battery pack(s) are secured to the mower before operation.

2.Depress the safety button (Fig. 14 & 15).

3.With the safety button depressed, pull the bail switch upward to meet the handle and release the safety button (Fig. 15).

4.The mower will start.

To stop the mower

1.Fully release the bail switch (Fig. 16).

2.The electric brake in the Automatic Braking Mechanism will stop the blade rotation within 3 seconds of the bail switch release.

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VARIABLE-SPEED SELF-PROPEL SYSTEM

The mower is equipped with variable-speed self-propel capability. This system is independent of the blade On-Off switch; it is not dependent on blade rotation. For example, when you have completed cutting your lawn, you can use the self propel to propel the mower back to your storage location without blade rotation. Or you may choose to operate the mower as a non-self-propelled mower to maximize battery run time.

To operate the self-propel system without blade rotation, pull the self-propel trigger to the handle.

	To turn the self propel off, release the	17
	self-propel trigger (Fig. 17).
	The system has variable speed. To
	increase the speed, move the self-propel-
	speed-control lever forwards. To decrease
	the speed, move the self propel speed
	control lever backwards.
	To operate with the blade
	rotating for cutting:

Self-Propel

Trigger

Self-Propel

Speed-Control Lever

1.Depress the safety button.

2.With the safety button depressed, pull the bail switch upward to the handle and release the safety button.

3.Hold the bail switch against the handle with your left hand. Pull the self-propel trigger to the handle with your right hand.

4.With your right hand, hold both the bail switch and the self-propel trigger against the handle and use your left hand to adjust the self-propel speed-control lever to choose the desired speed.

NOTICE: When you turn off the self propel, for example, at the end of a row, it may become temporarily locked if you pull backwards on the mower. Simply push ahead slightly and then move the mower as required.

During cutting, at times it may be easier to mow around an object, with the self propel turned off.

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