Kobalt KM1940-06 User Manual

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ITEM #0506585

19 IN., 40 V LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS MOWER

MODEL #KM1940-06

ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE

Serial Number Purchase Date

Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call our customer service department at 1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258), 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., EST, Monday - Friday.

AB13810C

Français p. 22 Español p. 43

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Product Specications...........................................................................................................

Package Contents.................................................................................................................

Safety Information.................................................................................................................

Preparation ...........................................................................................................................

Assembly Instructions ..........................................................................................................

Operating Instructions ..........................................................................................................

Care and Maintenance .........................................................................................................

Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................................

Warranty................................................................................................................................

Replacement Parts List ........................................................................................................

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Battery type

Charge time

No-load speed Height adjustments Functions Unit weight (without battery)

SPECIFICATIONS

40 V Lithium-ion 1 hour, for 40 V 73 Wh battery

2 hours, for 40 V 146 Wh battery 3,300 RPM 1-1/4 - 3-1/2 in. 3-in-1: Mulch, side discharge or rear bag

46.80 lbs. / 21.23 kg

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PACKAGE CONTENTS

PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY

A Lawn mower 1 B Mulching plug 1 C Side discharge chute 1 D Grass catcher bag 1 E Charger 1

Battery 40 V 2ah 1

Battery 40 V 4ah 1

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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.

SYMBOLS DESIGNATION / EXPLANATION

V Volts A Amperes

Hz Hertz

W Watts

Hrs. Hours

Precautions that involve your safety.

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

Wear eye and head protection when operating this equipment.

Do not expose machine to rain or wet conditions.

Pay attention that bystanders are not injured through foreign objects thrown from the mower.

Keep all bystanders (especially children and pets) at least 50 feet away from the work area.

Keep hands and feet away from blade and cutting area.

Do not operate on inclines greater than 15°. Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down.

Beware of electric shock hazard.

Wait for all components of machine to have completely stopped before touching them.

The charger is intended for indoor use only.

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SYMBOLS

Save these Instructions

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

SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

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.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local authority or retailer for recycling advice. The battery contains material which is hazardous to you and the environment. It must be removed and disposed of separately at a facility that accepts lithium-ion batteries.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

General safety rules Read all instructions carefully

WARNING

• This symbol indicates important safety instructions. If these instructions 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.

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

• Use of this 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 mower.

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.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING

• 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 1-888-356-2258 for assistance.

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 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.

WARNING (Proposition 65)

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 chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety

equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to lter out microscopic particles.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Carefully read all instructions on the mower and in the manual before attempting to assemble and operate the mower. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference and consult it regularly.

• Become familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the mower and how

to disengage the power in an emergency.

• 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 mower is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wires,

bones, 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 that complies with ANSI Z87.1 in order to protect your eyes,

along with hearing protection, 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.

• Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled over the operator’s foot during a fall

caused by slipping or tripping. Do not operate this mower in bare feet or while wearing sandals or lightweight (e.g., canvas) shoes. Do not hold on to the mower if you are falling. Release the handle immediately.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

• Never pull the mower back toward you while you are walking. If you must back the mower away from

a wall or an obstruction, rst look down and behind in order to avoid tripping, and then follow these

steps:

• Step back from the mower in order to fully extend your arms.

• Be sure that you are well balanced.

• Pull the mower back slowly.

• Do not use the mower for any job except that for which it is intended. Do not force the mower.

• Do not operate the mower while under the inuence of alcohol or drugs.

• Stay Alert: Do not operate the mower when you are tired. Pay attention to what you are doing. Use

common sense.

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

amputate hands and feet.

• Do not attempt to adjust the wheels or the cutting height while the motor is running.

• Avoid dangerous environments. Do not operate the mower in the rain or in wet or damp grass.

• Mow only in daylight or in good articial light. Do not rush a mowing job.

• Stop the blade when crossing gravel driveways, walkways, or roads.

• If the mower starts to vibrate excessively, stop the motor and remove the battery. Check for the

cause immediately. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

• Stop the motor and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before removing the grass catcher

or unclogging the chute. The cutting blade will continue to rotate for a few seconds after the motor is shut off. Do not place any part of your body in the blade area until you are sure that the blade has stopped rotating.

• Never operate mower without a proper trail shield, chute cover, grass catcher, switch control, or

other safety device in place and in working order. Do not operate the mower with damaged safety devices. Doing so can result in injury.

• Store idle lawn mower indoors. When not in use, lawn mower should be stored in an indoor dry and

locked-up place, out of reach of children.

• Maintain lawn mower. Keep blade edges sharp for best and safest performance.

• If lawn mower strikes a foreign objects follow these steps:

• Stop lawn mower, release the switch.

• Remove the battery.

• Inspect for damage.

• Repair any damage before restarting and operating the lawn mower.

• Remove battery before servicing, cleaning or removing material from lawn mower.

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 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 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.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

Battery and Charger

CAUTION

Use only 40 V Kobalt approved replacement batteries, other batteries may cause injury or damage to the mower.

Battery safety rules

• Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in

operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards when not using your battery tool or when changing

accessories. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, re, or serious personal injury.

• Do not place battery tools or their batteries near re or heat. This will reduce the risk of explosion and

possibly injury.

• Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack. Do not use a battery pack or charger that has been

dropped or received a sharp blow. A damaged battery is subject to explosion. Properly dispose of a dropped or damaged battery immediately.

• Batteries can explode in the presence of a source of ignition, such as a pilot light. To reduce the risk

of serious personal injury, never use any cordless product in the presence of open ame. An exploded battery can propel debris and chemicals. If exposed, ush with water immediately.

• Do not charge battery in a damp or wet location. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric

shock.

• For best results, your battery should be charged in a location where the temperature is more than 45°F

but less than 104°F. To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, do not store outside or in vehicles.

• Under extreme usage or temperature conditions, battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in contact

with your skin, wash immediately with soap and water. If liquid gets into your eyes, ush them with

clean water for at least 10 minutes, then seek immediate medical attention. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like: paper clips, coins, keys,

nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another.

Shorting the battery terminals together may cause sparks, burns, or a re.

• Always remove battery from your tool when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning,

or when not in use. Removing the battery pack will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury.

• Always remove battery before storing the device. When battery becomes fully charged, unplug the

charger from the power supply and remove the battery pack from the charger.

• Keep battery pack dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning.

Never use brake uids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any solvents to clean battery pack.

• Always remove battery before storing the device. When battery becomes fully charged, unplug the

charger from the power supply and remove the battery pack from the charger.

• Keep battery pack dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning.

Never use brake uids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any solvents to clean battery pack.

WARNING

When transporting or servicing unit, always remove the battery.

Charger safety rules

• Charge the mower battery in a dry area that is protected from the weather. Do not expose the

charger to rain. Do not charge the battery in a wet location. Operate the battery charger in temperatures between 45° and 104°F. In order to reduce the risk of electric shock, use only the charger that is provided by the manufacturer to charge the battery.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

• Do not abuse the charger cord. Never carry the charger by the cord. Do not disconnect the charger

from the outlet by pulling the charger cord.

• Do not use a damaged charger. Replace the charger cords or the charger immediately.

• Keep the mower and the charger away from water, heat sources (radiators, heaters, stoves, etc.),

ames, and chemicals.

• Make sure the battery is secured in the charger.

• The battery will become slightly warm to the touch while charging. This is normal and does not indi-

cate a problem.

• Do not place the charger and battery pack in an area of extreme heat or cold. They will work best at

normal room temperature.

• When batteries become fully charged, unplug the charger from the power supply and remove the

battery.

Slope gauge

WARNING

Slopes are a major factor related to accidents involving slips and falls, which can result in severe injury. Operating the mower on a slope requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it. For your safety, use the slope gauge that is included as part of this manual to measure slopes before operating this unit on a sloped or hilly area.

• Mow across the face of a slope and never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing

direction on a slope.

• Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps that may cause a slip or a trip. Tall grass

can hide obstacles.

• Always be sure of your footing. If you feel like you are losing your balance, release the bail switch

immediately. The blade will stop rotating within 3 seconds.

• Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments, because you could lose your footing or

balance.

• Do not mow a slope that has an angle of greater than 15°, as determined using the slope gauge.

• Do not mow wet or damp grass. Unstable footing can cause slipping.

SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE

A POWER POLE

A CORNER OF A BUILDING

OR A FENCE POST

FOLD ON DOTTED LINE, REPRESENTING A 15

SLOPE

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SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: Do not mow a slope that has an angle of greater than 15° (a rise of approximately

2-1/2 ft. every 10 ft.). Mow across the face of a slope, and never up and down.

PREPARATION

Before beginning assembly of product, make sure all parts are present. Compare parts with package contents list and hardware contents list. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble the product.

UNPACKING

• Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in

the “Package Contents” section 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 1-888-356-2258 for assistance.

Estimated Assembly Time: 5 minutes

KNOW YOUR MOWER

PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY

G Upper handle 1 H Cam locks 1

I Handle knobs 1

J Side discharge cover 1

K Rear discharge cover 1

L Height adjustment lever 1

PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY

M Battery door 1 N Start button 1 O Battery release button 1

P Bail switch 1

Q Lower handle 1

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

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WARNING

• If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts are replaced. Using

a product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury.

• Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not recommended for use with this

product. Any such alteration or modication is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition

leading to possible serious personal injury.

• Do not insert the battery until assembly is complete and you are ready to mow. Failure to comply

could result in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury.

• To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury, always remove the battery

pack from the product when assembling parts.

• Never operate the mower without the proper safety devices in place and working. Never operate

the mower with damaged safety devices. Operation of this product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury.

1a. Unfolding and adjusting handle

Pull up and back on the upper handle (G) to raise the

handle into operating position. Make certain the lower handle (Q) snap into place securely.

1b. Tighten the upper handle (G) with the cam

locks (H) on both sides. Tighten the lower handle (Q) with the handle knobs (I) on both sides. If the connection is not stiff, hand tighten the handle knobs.

Note: Do not overtighten the handle knobs.

It could cause cam locks to break.

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

2. Installing the grass catcher bag

• Lift the rear discharge cover (K).

• Lift the grass catcher (D) by its handle and

place under the chute cover so that the hanger hooks on the grass catcher frame are seated into the slots in the handle bracket.

• Release the rear discharge cover (K). When

installed correctly, the hooks on the grass catcher will rest securely in the slots on the handle brackets

3. Removing the mulching plug

• To remove the mulching plug (B), lift the rear

discharge cover (K).

• Grasp the handle of the mulching plug and pull the

mulching plug (B) out using the handle.

• The mulching plug (B) is inserted on an angle, so it

requires some force to remove it.

• The mulching plug (B) must be removed in order to

install the grass catcher bag.

• The mulching plug (B) must be re-installed when

the grass catcher bag is removed.

4. Installing side discharge chute

• Lift the side discharge cover (J).

• Align the grooves on the side discharge chute

• Lower the side discharge chute (C) until the hooks

on the mower deck are secured in the openings in the side discharge chute (C).

• Release the side discharge chute (C) and side discharge cover (J).

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Always remove battery from your tool

when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when not in use. Removing battery will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury.

5. To install battery

• Lift and hold up the battery door (M).

• Align raised ribs on battery with grooves in the

mower’s battery port.

• Make sure the battery release button snaps in

place and that battery is fully seated and secure in the mower before beginning operation.

• If the machine is not going to be used immediately,

remove the battery.

• Close the door.

6. To remove battery

• Release the bail switch (P) to stop the mower.

• Press the battery release button (O) on the mower.

This will cause the battery to raise out of the tool slightly.

• Hold battery door open before pressing battery

release button.

• Remove battery from the mower.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Starting/Stopping the mower a. To start the motor:

• Raise the battery cover.

• Install battery.

• Press and hold the start button (N).

• Pull the bail switch (P) upward to the handle to

start the mower and release the button.

b. To stop the motor:

• Release the bail switch (P).

2. Soft-Start

This LI-ION mower is equipped with a “soft-start” feature. When initially starting up, the mower will

take approx. 3 seconds to get up to full speed. If the mower does not initially start: Remove the battery and check under the mower deck to ensure there is nothing obstructing the blade and that the blade can spin freely by hand. Even a small amount of grass on start up will prevent the “softstart” from turning the mower on.

CAUTION

Do not attempt to override the operation of the safety lock-out button or bail lever

WARNING:

• The operation of any mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can cause severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower and while performing any adjustments or repairs.

• Ensure that other people and pets remain at least 50 ft. away when the mower is in use

• Remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other debris that might be thrown by the rotating

blades.

3. Cutting height adjustment

When shipped, the wheels on the mower are set to

a low-cutting position. Before using the mower for

the rst time, raise the cutting position to the height

best suited for your lawn. The average lawn should be between 1-1/2 in. to 2 in. during cool months and between 2 in. and 3-1/2 in. during hot months.

To adjust the blade height:

• To raise the blade height, grasp the height

adjustment lever (L) and move it toward the back of the mower.

• To lower the blade height, grasp the height

adjustment lever (L) and move it toward the front of the mower.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Mowing tips Note: A sharp blade will greatly enhance the performance of the mower, especially when cutting

high grass. Be sure to check the blade and to sharpen it at least once per year.

• Verify that the lawn is free of stones, sticks, wires, and other objects that could damage the

blades or the motor. These objects could be accidentally thrown by the mower in any direction, and could cause serious personal injury to the operator and to others. In order to prevent electric shock, do not operate the mower in damp or wet conditions.

• Do not mow in circles. Travel back and forth across the lawn.

• When cutting thick grass, reduce walking speed in order to allow for a more effective cut and a

proper discharge of the clippings.

• For a healthy lawn, always cut off one-third or less of the total length of the grass. The average lawn

should be approximately 1-1/2 to 2 in.(3,8cm to 5cm) long during cool months, and between 2 in. to 3-1/4 in.(5cm to 8,3cm) long during hot months. If there is growth, the lawn should be cut in the fall.

Mulching tips Note: Inspect the area where the mower is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones,

and other debris that might be thrown by the rotating blade.

• Release the switch to turn the mower OFF when crossing any graveled area (stones can be

thrown by the blade).

• Set mower to the highest cutting height when mowing on uneven ground or in tall weeds.

• For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass because it tends to stick to the underside of

the deck, preventing proper mulching of grass clippings. New or thick grass may require a narrower cut. The ground speed should be adjusted to the condition of the lawn. If mowing has been delayed and the grass has been allowed to grow longer than 4 in. mow the lawn twice in order to reduce the grass height to a maximum of 3-1/4 in.

• Walk at a steady pace. Overlap the cutting rows. Do not let the grass get too tall. If the grass

gets too long, start at the highest cutting position and work down to the desired cutting height.

WARNING

If you strike a foreign object, stop the motor and remove the battery. Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. Repair any damage before operating the mower. Excessive vibration of the mower during operation is an indication of damage. Thoroughly inspect the mower and repair any damage before operating the mower.

4. Emptying the grass catcher bag

• Stop mower, allow blades to completely stop, and

remove the battery.

• Lift the rear discharge cover.

• Lift the grass catcher bag by its handle to remove

from mower.

• Empty grass clippings.

• Lift the rear discharge cover and reinstall the grass

catcher bag as described earlier in this manual.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Replacing the cutting blade

WARNING

Always protect your hands by wearing heavy gloves and/or wrapping the cutting edges with rags or other materials when performing any maintenance on the blades. Always remove the battery when servicing or transporting the mower.

Use only a Kobalt replacement blade. (Item #0535383, sold separately).

• Remove battery.

• While wearing leather padded gloves, wedge a block

of wood between the blade and the mower deck in order to prevent the blade from turning when the nut is being removed.

• Using a 15 mm wrench or socket (not included),

loosen the blade nut and remove the blade. Turn the nut counterclockwise to loosen it and clockwise to tighten it.

• Remove the blade nut, the square washer, the

insulator washer and the blade.

• To re-install the blade, position the blade with the

cutting edges toward the ground. Assemble the blade nut, the square washer, and the insulator washer as shown. Using a 15 mm socket or wrench, turn the blade nut clockwise in order to secure the blade.

Insulator

Note: Be sure to replace the parts in the exact order in

washer

which they were removed. When installing the cutting blade, verify that it is installed with the curved ends pointing toward the mower deck, and not toward the ground. Refer to the schematic drawing on the right.

Blade

Blade nut

Square washer

Cleaning the mower

WARNING

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose the mower to water.

• The underside of mower deck should be cleaned after each use as grass clippings, leaves, dirt and

other debris will accumulate causing rust and corrosion.

• Remove any buildup of grass and leaves on or around the motor cover (do not use water). Wipe the

mower clean with a dry cloth occasionally.

• If debris builds up on the underside of the unit while in use, stop the motor and disconnect it from

the power supply. Tilt the mower forward, or on its side, and scrape it clean with an appropriate tool.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Storing the mower

The following steps should be taken in order to prepare the lawn mower for storage.

• Clean the mower as described in the previous

section.

• Inspect the blade, and replace it or sharpen it, if

required.

• Store the mower in a dry, clean location. Do not store

it next to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer or rock salt.

• Store the mower indoors in a cool, dry place, out of

the reach of children. Do not cover the lawn mower with a solid plastic sheet. Plastic coverings trap moisture around the mower, which causes rust and corrosion.

The handle may be folded away completely for storage.

• Lift up the cam locks on the sides of the handle to unlock and fold the upper handle down.

• Loosen the handle knobs, push inwards on each side of the lower handle, and lift the sides of

the lower handle past the edges of the handle mounting brackets. Fold the lower handle forward. Make sure not to bend or kink the power cord.

• Remove the battery and store it in a cool, dry location.

Service

Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualied 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

• When servicing the mower, use only replacement parts that are available from the manufacturer.

In order to obtain replacement parts, call 1-888-356-2258. The use of parts that do not meet the

original equipment specications may lead to improper performance, and may compromise safety.

• Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, verify that the blade and all moving parts have come to a

complete stop. Remove the battery when making any adjustments or when any of the four wheels must be lifted off the ground.

• Follow the instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

• Keep the handles dry, clean, and free of oil and grease.

• In order to reduce the risk of re, keep the motor free of grass, leaves, and debris build-up.

• Check the blade and motor mounting bolts for proper tightness frequently. Visually inspect blade

for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, or worn).

• For best and safest performance, maintain the mower with care. Keep the mower blade sharp and

clean. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blades or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing.

• Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight in order to be sure that the equipment is in safe working

condition.

• Never tamper with safety devices. Check them regularly for proper operation.

• After striking a foreign object, stop the motor. Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage.

Repair any damage before operating the mower.

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

• The grass catcher components, chute cover, and trail shield are subject to wear and damage,

which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. As a safety precaution, check these components frequently and immediately replace any parts that show signs of wear or that are cracked or broken. Use original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM) parts only, as listed in this manual.

• When it is not in use, store the mower indoors in a dry area and out of the reach of children.

WARNING

Always remove battery when servicing or transporting the mower.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION

The mower does not start.

1. The battery is not charged.

2. The switch is defective.

3. Grass jammed at blade.

1. Charge the battery.

2. Replace the switch.

3. Remove battery; check under

deck for jams.

4. The battery is not inserted all the

4. Insert the battery until it clicks.

way in the mower.

4a. Battery may need replacement.

4a. Replace battery.

The mower cuts the grass unevenly.

The mower does not mulch properly.

The mower is hard to push.

The mower vibrates at higher speed.

1. The lawn is rough or uneven.

2. The cutting height is not set properly.

1. Wet grass clippings are sticking to

the underside of the deck.

2. The mulching plug is missing.

1. The grass is too tall, or the cutting height is too low.

2. The rear of the mower housing and the blade are dragging in thick grass.

1. The motor shaft is bent.

2. The blade is unbalanced.

1. Check the mowing area.

2. Move the wheels to a higher setting.

1. Wait until the grass dries before mowing.

2. Install the mulching plug.

1. Raise the cutting height.

2. Empty the grass clippings from the grass catcher bag.

1. Stop the motor, disconnect the mower from the power source, and inspect it for damage. Repair the mower before restarting. If the vibration persists, call 1-888-356-

2258.

2. Call 1-888-356-2258.

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WARRANTY

5-YEAR HASSLE-FREE WARRANTY This Kobalt 19 in. 40 V lithium-ion cordless mower is warranted to the original purchaser from the

original purchase date for ve (5) years subject to the warranty coverage described herein.

This Kobalt 19 in. 40 V lithium-ion cordless mower is warranted for the original user to be free from defects in material and workmanship.

If you believe that the Kobalt 19 in. 40 V lithium-ion cordless mower is defective at any time during the specied warranty period, simply return the Kobalt 19 in. 40 V lithium-ion mower along with proof of purchase to the place of purchase for a free replacement or refund.

This warranty is void if: defects in materials or workmanship or damages result from repairs or alterations which have been made or attempted by others or the unauthorized use of nonconforming

parts; the damage is due to normal wear, damage is due to abuse (including overloading of the tool beyond capacity), improper maintenance, neglect or accident; or the damage is due to the use of the

tool after partial failure or use with improper accessories or unauthorized repair or alteration.

This warranty gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state

to state. This warranty excludes replacement blades and grass bag.

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REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST

For replacement parts, call our customer service department at 1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258), 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., EST, Monday - Friday.

GG GG GG

PART DESCRIPTION PART #

AA Grass bag 311011163

BB Cam lever assembly 31102467-4 CC Cam lever knob 341101161 DD Side discharge cover 34103467 EE Front wheel 341021163

FF Rear wheel 341011163

GG Mulching plug 34106463-2

E Charger 29413

Battery 40 V 2ah

31101825

Battery 40 V 4ah

Printed in China

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