Homelite UT13122 User Manual
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
20 in. 24 VOLT
CORDLESS LAWN MOWER
UT13122
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.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before
using this product.
Thank you for your purchase.
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 ...................................................................................................................................................................10-12
Maintenance ..............................................................................................................................................................13-15
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................................. 16
Exploded View/Parts List ............................................................................................................................................... 17
Warranty ......................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Parts 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.
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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 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 machine.
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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.
S
tay 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.
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
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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.
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
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.
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
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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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 DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
V Volts Voltage
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
W Watt Power
hrs Hours Time
gal Gallon Volume
qt Quart Volume
Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
Read The Operator’s Manual
Eye Protection
Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety.
Electric Shock
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand
operator’s manual before using this product.
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.
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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.
To avoid serious personal 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 Homelite customer service
for assistance.
WARNING:
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 eye protection which
is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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