Spear & Jackson S4042X2CR Instruction manual

40V

42CM CORDLESS
MOWER WITH
2 BATTERIES

ORIGINAL

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

S4042X2CR

Important - Please read these instructions
fully before starting assembly

These instructions contain important information that will help
you get the best from your mower, ensuring it is assembled
correctly and safely. If you need help or have any missing parts
call After Sales Support on 0345 605 2068

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SPEAR & JACKSON SINCE 1760

For more than 250 years gardeners have enjoyed high quality performance and great results using
Spear & Jackson tools.

Our garden power tools combine continuous innovation and the latest in manufacturing technologies
with a proud heritage.

Each product is carefully designed with performance, comfort and durability rmly in mind, which has
earned Spear & Jackson an enviable reputation as a maker of tools to trust.

3 YEARS GUARANTEE

As a testament to the quality of our products, we offer a 3 year manufacturers warranty and a
comprehensive after sales service.

The warranty covers manufacturing faults, however in the event that the item has been deliberately
damaged, used in a commercial environment or disassembled then the warranty will be null and void.

Please retain proof of purchase.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

We want you to get the best out of your products. Our easy-to-read instruction manual guides you with
best practice use and maintenance tips. Please call 0345 605 2068 for after sales support, we can solve
around 80% of questions directly over the phone.

We hope you enjoy your product and we look forward to any feedback, as this allows us to develop
even better products for the future.

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CONTENTS

Warning Symbols ....................................................................................................................... 4

General Safety Information....................................................................................................... 6

Specic Safety Information .................................................................................................... 12

Battery Safety Information ............................................................................................................... 12

Charger Safety Information .............................................................................................................. 14

In the Box ........................................................................................................................................ 17

Parts ................................................................................................................................................. 17

Assembly ................................................................................................................................... 18

Preparation ............................................................................................................................... 21

Operation .................................................................................................................................. 24

Maintenance ............................................................................................................................. 28

Technical Data .......................................................................................................................... 30

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 32

Guarantee .................................................................................................................................. 34

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WARNING SYMBOLS

The following warning symbols appear throughout this manual
and on the product. They indicate the appropriate safety
measures you should take when assembling and operating the
machine. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the
product better and safer.

Take extra care, beware
of hazards.

Read the Operator’s
Manual.

Pay attention to ensure
bystanders are not
injured by objects or
debris thrown out from
the machine.

Keep bystanders a safe
distance away from the
machine.

Beware of sharp
blades. Blades may
continue to rotate after
the motor is switched
off. Beware of injury to
toes or fingers.

Do not expose, store or
operate the equipment
in damp environments.
Do not work in the rain
and do not cut wet
grass.

Wait until all moving
parts have stopped
completely before
touching them. The
blade may continue
to rotate after the
machine is switched
off, a rotating blade can
cause injury.

WARNING! Beware of
electric shocks.

Protection class II
(Double insulation)

Switch off and remove
the isolator key before
adjusting, cleaning
or before leaving the
product unattended for
any period.

Wear eye and ear
protection.

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li-ion

Batteries contain
Lithium-ion. Do not
dispose of batteries in
household waste.

Do not dispose of
batteries in fire.

Do not dispose of
batteries or immerse in
water.

WARNING SYMBOLS

T/3.15A

Do not subject the
battery to direct
sunlight over long
periods and do not
leave it on or near a
heat source (max.
60°C).

Recycle electrical
waste products in an
environmentally safe
way where facilities
exist.

Only use the battery
charger indoors.

Fuse

Electrical appliances
must not be disposed
of with the domestic
waste.

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

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.

WARNING

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.

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.

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GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT!

When using equipment, the
following safety precautions
must be followed to avoid
injuries and damage:

• Read all operating
instructions carefully and
comply with them. It is
important to understand
these instructions and to
acquaint yourself with the
machine, its correct usage
and all safety requirements.

• Keep this manual in a
safe place so that the
information is available to
the operator at all times.

responsible for safety or are
being instructed to operate
the appliance by such a
person. Children should be
supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the
appliance.

• Read the instructions
carefully. Be familiar with
the controls and the correct
use of the lawn mower.

• Never allow children or
people unfamiliar with
these instructions to
use the mower. Local
regulations may restrict the
age of the operator.

• If you give the equipment
to any other person, give
them these operating
instructions as well.

• We accept no liability for
damage or accidents
which result from non­compliance with these
instructions.

The device must not be
used by people (including
children) with limited
physical, sensory or mental
faculties or who lack the
necessary experience and/or
knowledge - other than they
are supervised by a person

• When not in use, store
the mower out of reach of
children and remove the
battery pack and isolator
key.

• Never operate the machine
while people, especially
children, or pets are
nearby.

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

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• Keep in mind that the
operator or user is
responsible for accidents
or hazards occurring
to other people or their
property.

• While operating the mower
always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers.
Do not operate the mower
when barefoot or wearing
open toed sandals. Avoid
wearing clothing that is
loose fitting or that has
hanging cords or ties.

• Operate the mower only in
daylight or in good artificial
light.

• Do not use the lawn
mower in damp or wet
conditions or operate in the
rain.

• Working on sloping areas
can be dangerous. Do not
mow on excessively steep
slopes. Always be sure of
your footing on slopes or
wet grass.

• Walk, never run.

• Thoroughly inspect the
area where the mower is
to be used and remove
all objects which can be
thrown by the mower.
Remove all stones, sticks,
and other objects that
could be tripped over
or thrown by the blade.
Thrown objects can cause
serious personal injury.

• Before using, always
visually inspect to see that
the blade, blade bolt and
the blade assembly are
not worn or damaged.
Replace worn or damaged
components in sets to
preserve balance. Replace
damaged or unreadable
labels.

• Mow across the face
of slopes, never up and
down.

• Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction
on slopes.

• Use extreme caution when
reversing or pulling the
mower towards you.

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

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

• Stop the blade(s) if the
machine has to be tilted
for transportation when

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crossing surfaces other
than grass, and when
transporting the machine
to and from areas to be
mowed.

• Never operate the mower
with defective guards or
shields, or without safety
devices, for example
deflectors and/or grass
collector, in place.

• Switch on the motor
carefully according to
instructions and with
feet well away from the

near or under rotating
parts. Keep clear of the
discharge opening at all
times.

• Never pick up or carry the
machine while the motor is
running.

• Do not carry the machine
with your finger on the switch.

• Do not overreach. Keep
proper footing and balance
at all times.

• Do not use a machine
if the switch does not

blade(s).

• Do not tilt the machine
when starting or switching
the motor on, except if the
machine has to be tilted
for starting in long grass. In
this case, do not tilt it more
than absolutely necessary
and tilt only the part,
which is away from the
operator. Always ensure
that both hands are in the
operating position on the
handle before returning the
machine to the ground.

turn it on and off. Any
machine that cannot be
controlled with the switch
is dangerous and must be
repaired.

• In case any of the following
situations occur, stop the
mower and remove the
battery pack and isolator
key. Make sure that all
moving parts have come to
a complete stop:

− Whenever you leave the

mower,

− Before clearing

• Do not start the mower
when standing in front of
the discharge opening.

• Do not put hands or feet

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blockages or unclogging
discharge chute,

− Before checking,
cleaning or working on
the mower,

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− After striking a foreign
object. Inspect the
mower for damage and
make repairs before
restarting and operating
the mower.

• If the mower starts to
vibrate abnormally (check
immediately):

− inspect for damage,

− replace or repair any
damaged parts,

− check for and tighten
any loose parts.

mower if you are falling.
Release the handle
immediately.

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

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

• Do not attempt to adjust
the wheels or the cutting

• In order to avoid contact
with the blade or injury
caused by a thrown object,
ensure you maintain a
safe operating distance,
and keep children and
bystanders at least 15 m

(50 ft.) away from the

mower while it is in
operation. Stop the motor
immediately if someone
enters the mowing area.

• Always wear proper eye
protection in order to
protect your eyes while
operating or performing

height while the motor is
running.

• Avoid dangerous
environments. Do not
operate the mower in the
rain or in wet or damp
grass. Or run the mower
in enclosed or poorly­ventilated rooms, or if there
are flammable or explosive
fluids, vapours or gases
nearby.

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

any adjustment or repair.
Thrown objects that
ricochet can cause serious
eye injury.

• Do not hold on to the

• Keep all nuts, bolts and
screws tight to be sure and
that the mower is in a safe
condition for use.

• Check the grass collector

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frequently for wear or
deterioration.

• Be careful during
adjustment of the mower
to prevent entrapment of
fingers between moving
blades and fixed parts of
the machine.

• Always allow the mower to
cool down before storing.

• Stop the mower, remove
the safety key and battery,
and wait until the blade
comes to a complete
stop before removing the

is not installed when the
mower is not in use. This
prevents accidental starting
of the machine.

• Replace worn or damaged
parts for safety. Use only
genuine replacement parts
and accessories.

• Always be alert when
using the machine, so that
you can recognise and
handle risks early. Fast
intervention can prevent
serious injury and damage
to property.

collection bag or carrying
out maintenance. 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 correct safety
devices in place and in
working order. Do not
operate the mower with

• Switch off and remove the
battery and isolator key if
there is any malfunction.
If necessary have the
machine checked by a
qualified specialist and
repaired before you
operate it again.

• WARNING! Even if you
are operating the machine
in accordance with all
safety requirements,
potential risks of injury
and damage remain. The
following dangers can arise

damaged safety devices.
Doing so can result in
injury.

• Ensure that the isolator key

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in connection with the
structure and design of this
machine:

- Health defects resulting

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from vibration emission
if the machine is being
used over long periods
of time or not adequately
managed and properly
maintained.

- Injuries and damage to
property due to broken
application tools or
sudden impact of hidden
objects during use.

• WARNING! This

machine produces an
electromagnetic field during
operation! This field may
under some circumstances
interfere with active or
passive medical implants!
To reduce the risk of
serious or fatal injury, we
recommend persons with
medical implants to consult
their doctor and medical
implant manufacturer
before operating this
product!

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