GreenWorks 25062, 25052 Owner's Manual
Read all safety rules and instructions carefully before operating this tool.
Owner’s Manual
TOLL-FREE HELPLINE: 1-888-90WORKS
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18" REEL MOWER
25062
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Contents .............................................................................................................................. 2
Product specications .......................................................................................................... 2
Safety information .............................................................................................................3 -5
Symbols ............................................................................................................................ 6 -7
Know your reel mower ......................................................................................................... 8
Assembly instruction ....................................................................................................... 9-12
Operation your reel mower ........................................................................................... 13-14
Care and maintenance ....................................................................................................... 15
Warranty ............................................................................................................................ 16
Exploded View ................................................................................................................... 17
Parts List....................................................................................................................... 18-19
Notes ............................................................................................................................ 20-21
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
18" REEL MOWER
Model#........................................................................................................................25062
Cutting path ................................................................................................ 18” (45.7 cm)
Height adjustments ................................................................. 1-3/4 - 2-3/4” (4.4-6.8 cm)
Number of blades.......................................................................................5 Helical blades
Weight ......................................................................................................30 lb. (13.6 kg)
Sharpening kit and the Model # is 29390
CONTENTS
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SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
I M P O R T A N T
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below
may result in electric shock, re, and/or serious personal injury.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of ammable
liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators.
There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
• Never allow children to operate the equipment. This is not a toy. Never allow adults to operate
the equipment without proper instruction.
• Keep all bystanders, children, and pets at least 50 ft. away.
• 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 eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 when operating this product.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not expose to rain; store indoors.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only identical manufacturer’s replacement parts
and accessories. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.
• Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to prevent entanglement in any moving parts.
• Wear heavy long pants, boots, and gloves. Avoid loose garments or jewelry that could get
caught in moving parts of the machine or its motor.
• Keep rm 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.
• Never place hands, fingers or feet inside the reel. Although a motor does not power this
mower, when the wheels turn the reel spins and can cut.
• Never mow when grass is wet as it can be slippery.
• Do not use the reel mower while barefoot or while wearing sandals.
• Walk behind, never run, while using reel mower. Always make sure of your footing when using
this reel mower.
• Never intentionally strike or hit trees, fences, etc. This can cause injuries or severely damage
the reel mower mechanisms.
• Make sure your reel mower is in a safe operating condition. Do not attempt to operate this
reel mower if damaged. Contact customer service or have the reel mower repaired by a
qualied repair service provider before using. Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your
application. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR REEL MOWER
W A R N I N G
This symbol points out important safety instructions, which if not followed, could endanger the
personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this
manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may
result in personal injury.
D A N G E R
This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation 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 the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
W A R N I N G
When using reel mowers, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk
of re, electric shock, and personal injury.
GENERAL OPERATION
Use of this reel mower should be restricted to individuals who have read and understood and will
follow the warnings and instructions that are printed in this manual and on the reel mower.
• Carefully read all instructions on the reel mower and in the manual before attempting to
assemble and operate the reel mower. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference,
and consult it regularly.
• In order to avoid contact with the blade or injury caused by a thrown object, stay in the
operating zone behind the handles, and keep children and bystanders at least 50 ft.(15 m)
away from the mower while it is in operation. Stop the motor immediately if someone enters
the mowing area.
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the reel mower is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks,
wire, toys, and other objects that could be tripped over or thrown by the blade. Thrown objects
can cause serious personal injury.
• Plan your mowing pattern in such a way as to avoid discharging material toward roads,
sidewalks, bystanders, etc. Do not discharge material against a wall or obstruction. Doing so
may cause the discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator.
• Always wear proper eye protection in order to protect your eyes while operating or performing
any adjustment or repair. Thrown objects that ricochet can cause serious eye injury.
• Always wear a face mask or a dust mask when operating the mower in a dusty environment.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can get caught in moving parts. The
wearing of protective gloves and safety footwear is recommended.
• Do not use the reel mower for any job except that for which it is intended. Do not force the reel
mower.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
• Avoid dangerous environments. Do not operate the mower in the rain or in wet or damp grass.
• Mow only in daylight or in good articial light. Do not rush a mowing job.
• Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
• Do not pull machine backward unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind
before and while moving backward.
• Never leave a running machine unattended.
• Operate machine only in daylight or good articial light.
W A R N I N G ( P R O P O S I T I O N 6 5 )
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other construction activities
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, and
• Arsenic 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 chemical: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved
safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to lter out microscopic
particles.
CHILD SAFETY
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not aware of the presence of children.
• Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult.
• Do not allow children under the age of 14 to operate this reel mower. Children who are 14
years of age and older must read and understand the operating instructions and safety rules
in this manual and must be trained and supervised by a parent.
• Stay alert, and turn the reel mower off if a child or any other person enters the mowing area.
• Look behind and down for small children before and while moving backwards.
• Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects
that may obscure your view of a child who may run into the path of the mower.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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
SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
Read The Operator’s Manual To reduce the risk of injury user must read and
understand operator’s manual before using this
product.
Eye and Head Protection Wear eye and head protection when operating
this equipment.
Ricochet Thrown objects can ricochet and result in personal
injury or property damage.
Sharp Blade Danger – Keep hands and feet away from blade.
Operating on a slope Do not mow a slope that has an angle of greater
than 15°.
Keep Bystanders Away Keep all bystanders at least 50 ft. away.
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The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated
with this product.
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.
W A R N I N G
To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you have read this
Owner's Manual thoroughly and understand it completely. If you do not understand the warnings
and instructions in this Owner's Manual, do not use this product. Call the Toll-free Helpline
(1-888-909-6757) for assistance.
W A R N I N G
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 eye protection which is marked
to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
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.
SYMBOLS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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