Weed Eater 438181, WE18C, 96112010100 User Manual
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MODEL NUMBER WE18C
ELECTRIC-POWERED, 2-IN-1,
18" ROTARY LAWN MOWER
438181
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Rules.................2-4
Assembly.........................5
Pre-Operation...............5-6
Operation....................7-10
Maintenance.............10-11
Storage..........................12
Troubleshooting.............13
Warranty........................14
SAFETY RULES
WARNING: IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING: When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce risk of fi re, electric shock, and personal injury,
including the following.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
MOWER SAFETY GUIDELINES
• The information this manual contains
will alert you to potential hazards and
prevent possible problems.
• It may not be practical or possible to warn
about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining your lawn mower
in this manual and we would advise you
to use your own good judgment.
• Familiarize yourself with your lawn
mower, know all the lawn mower controls and how to operate them.
USER SAFETY
The symbols below may appear in this
manual and on your mower. Learn and
understand their meaning.
CAUTION
or
WARNING
DANGER: Beware of
sharp blade - keep
hands and feet away.
DANGER:
Cut hazard -
keep hands
and feet away.
Do not mow when
children or others
are present - keep
bystanders away.
To reduce risk of
electric shock, do not
expose to water or
operate on wet ground.
Beware of thrown
objects from mower
deck. Remove
objects that could be
thrown by the blade.
Turn off mower and
remove plug from mains
before service, inspection,
or if cord is damaged.
Read the
operator's
manual.
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Mow across slopes, not
up and down. Do not mow
any slope that has an
angle of greater than 15°
SAFETY RULES
I. GENERAL OPERATION
• Read, understand, and follow all
instructions on the machine and in the
manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and the proper
use of the machine before starting.
• Do not put hands or feet near or under
rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
• Only allow responsible adults, who are
familiar with the instructions, to operate
the machine.
• Clear the area of objects such as rocks,
toys, wire, sticks, etc., which could be
picked up and thrown by the blade.
Stay behind the handle when the motor
is running.
• Be sure the area is clear of other people
before mowing. Stop machine if anyone
enters the area.
• Do not operate the mower when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Always
wear substantial foot wear.
• Do not pull mower backwards unless
absolutely necessary. Always look down
and behind before and while moving
backwards.
• Never direct discharged material toward
anyone. Avoid discharging material
against a wall or obstruction. Material
may ricochet back toward the operator.
Stop the blade when crossing gravel
surfaces.
• Do not operate the mower without the
entire grasscatcher, discharge guard,
rear guard or other safety protective
devices in place and working.
• Never leave a running machine unattended.
• See manufacturer’s instructions for
proper operation and installation of
accessories. Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer.
• Stop the motor when crossing gravel
drives, walks, or roads.
• Stop the motor whenever you leave the
equipment, before cleaning the mower
or unclogging the chute.
• Shut the motor off and wait until the
blade comes to complete stop before
removing grass catcher.
• Mow only in daylight or good artifi cial
light.
• Do not operate the machine while under
the infl uence of alcohol or drugs.
• Never operate machine in rain or on wet
grass. Always be sure of your footing:
keep a fi rm hold on the handle and
walk; never run.
• Disengage the self-propelled mechanism on mowers so equipped before
starting the motor.
• If the equipment should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the motor and check
immediately for the cause.
• Vibration is generally a warning of
trouble.
• Always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields when operating mower.
II. SLOPE OPERATION
Slopes are a major factor related to slip
and fall accidents which can result in
severe injury. All slopes require extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not
mow it.
DO:
• Mow across the face of slopes: never
up and down. Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction on slopes.
• Remove obstacles such as rocks, tree
limbs, etc.
• Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Tall
grass can hide obstacles.
DO NOT:
• Do not trim near drop-offs, ditches or
embankments. The operator could lose
footing or balance.
• Do not cut excessively steep slopes.
• Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced
footing could cause slipping.
III. CHILDREN
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 another
responsible adult.
• Be alert and turn machine off if children
enter the area.
• Before and while walking backwards,
look behind and down for small children.
Use extra care when approaching blind
corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects
that may obscure vision.
• The mower is not a toy. It can be very
dangerous; children should not use this
mower. Only responsible adults who
have read the manual and understood
all instructions should operate this
mower.
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SAFETY RULES
IV. GENERAL SERVICE
• Never run a machine inside a closed
area.
• Never make adjustments or repairs with
the motor running.
• Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade
attachment bolts, tight and keep equipment in good condition.
• Never tamper with safety devices.
Check their proper operation regularly.
• Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or
other debris build-up. Allow machine to
cool before storing.
• Stop and inspect the equipment if you
strike an object. Repair, if necessary,
before restarting.
• Never attempt to make wheel height
adjustments while the motor is running.
• Always unplug electric mowers before
adjusting, cleaning or repairing.
• Grass catcher components are subject
to wear, damage, and deterioration,
which could expose moving parts or
allow objects to be thrown. Frequently
check components and replace with
manufacturer’s recommended parts
when necessary.
• Mower blade is sharp and can cut. Wrap
the blade or wear gloves, and use extra
caution when servicing it.
• Do not attempt to change the motor’s
electronic settings or over speed the
motor.
• Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.
• Only use accessories or parts approved
by the manufacturer. Non-approved
parts or accessories can cause serious
injury or damage and will void the warranty.
• This lawnmower is not to be used for
commercial use; Use only on personal
property. It should only be used on
private lawns and should not be used to
cut public parks, playing fi elds, farms,
forests or a large number of lawns.
ASSEMBLY
TO REMOVE MOWER FROM CARTON
• Remove all loose parts from carton.
• Remove lawn mower hous ing with care. Avoid touch ing blade under hous ing. Always
wear gloves or other protection when working under or lifting mower.
CAUTION: Do not operate this lawn mower without the discharge guard or an entire
approved grass catcher in place. These guards are for your protection and are required by
the American National Standards Institute and Consumer Products Safety Com mis sion.
HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN
MOW ER
TO UNFOLD HANDLE
IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so
as not to pinch or damage control cables.
• Remove any packing material which
may be between the upper and lower
handles for shipping purposes.
• Pull up and back on the upper handle to
raise the handle into the operating position. Make certain the lower handle is
seated securely into the handle mounting bracket.
• Align the holes between the upper
handle and lower handles. Insert the
cam locks and tighten them with the
wing nuts provided.
• Secure the lower handle to the bracket
with the knob on each side.
Operator
presence
control bar
Wing nut
LIFT
UP
MOWING
POSITION
LIFT
UP
Upper
handle
Cam lock
Lower handle
Handle knob
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PRE-OPERATION
POLARIZED APPLIANCE
CONNECTIONS
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
appliance has a polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other) and will require the
use of a polarized extension cord.
• The appliance plug will fi t into a polarized extension cord only one way. If the
plug does not fi t fully into the extension
cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still
does not fi t, obtain a correct polarized
extension cord.
• A polarized extension cord will require
the use of a polarized wall outlet. This
plug will fi t into the polarized wall outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fi t fully
into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If
the plug still does not fi t, contact a qualifi ed electrician to install the proper wall
outlet.
IMPORTANT: Do not change the
equipment plug, extension cord receptacle,
or extension cord plug in any way.
2-prong
plug
Properly grounded
extension cord
CAUTION: In all cases, make certain
the receptacle in question is properly
grounded. If you are not sure, have a
certifi ed electrician check the receptacle.
This mower is “Double Insulated”.
WARNING: This mower is for outdoor
use only. Do not expose to rain or use in
damp locations.
• Avoid Dangerous Environment – Don’t
use lawn mowers in damp or wet loca-
tions.
• Don’t Use In Rain.
• Keep Children Away – All visitors should
be kept a safe distance from work area.
• 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.
• Use Safety Glasses – Always use face
or dust mask if operation is dusty.
• Use Right Appliance – Do not use lawn
mower for any job except that for which
it is intended.
• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
protection should be provided on the
circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the
lawn mower. Receptacles are available
having built-in GFCI protection and may
be used for this measure of safety.
WARNING: To prevent electric shock
use only with an extension cord suitable
for outdoor use, such as SW, SOW, STW,
STOW, SJW, SJOW, SJTW or SJTOW.
• Extension Cord – Make sure your exten-
sion cord set is in good condition. When
using an extension cord, be sure to use
one heavy enough to carry the current
you’re product will draw. An undersize
cord will cause a drop in line voltage, re-
sulting in loss of power and overheating.
The table shows the correct size to use
depending on cord length and name-
plate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the
next heavier gauge. The smaller the
gauge number the heavier the cord.
MINIMUMGAUGEFOREXTENSIONCORDS(AWG)
(WHEN USING 120 V ONLY)
Amp Rating Total Length of Cord in Feet (meters)
More Than Not More Than 25' (7.6 m) 50' (15 m) 100' (30.4 m) 150' (45.7 m)
0 6 18 16 16 14
61018161412
10 12 16 16 14 12
12 16 14 12
Not Recommended
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