Weed Eater WE18C User Manual 2

The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as manufactured is free from defects in materials and workmanship. For a period of two (2) years from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser, we will repair or replace, at our option, without charge for parts or labor incurred in replacing parts, any part which we ﬁ nd to be defective due to materials or work man ship. This Warranty is subject to the following limitations and exclusions.

1. This warranty does not apply to the engine, transaxle/transmission components, battery (except as noted below) or com po nents parts thereof. Please refer to the applicable manufacturer's warranty on these items.

2. Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment unit or at tach ment are the responsibility of the purchaser. Transportation charges for any parts sub mit ted for replacement under this warranty must be paid by the purchaser unless such return is requested by the manufacturer.

3. Battery Warranty: On products equipped with a Battery, we will replace, without charge to you, any battery which we ﬁ nd to be defective in manufacture, during the ﬁ rst ninety (90) days of ownership. After ninety (90) days, we will exchange the Battery, charging you 1/12 of the price of a new Battery for each full month from the date of the original sale. Battery must be maintained in accordance with the in struc tions furnished.

4. The Warranty period for any products used for rental or commercial purposes is limited to 45 days from the date of original purchase.

5. This Warranty applies only to products which have been properly assembled, adjusted, operated, and maintained in accordance with the instructions fur nished. This Warranty does not apply to any product which has been subjected to al ter ation, misuse, abuse, improper assembly or installation, delivery damage, or to normal wear of the product.

6. Exclusions: Excluded from this Warranty are belts, blades, blade adapters, normal wear, normal adjustments, standard hardware and normal maintenance.

7. In the event you have a claim under this Warranty, you must return the product to an authorized service dealer.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Should you have any unanswered questions concerning this Warranty, contact:

Weed Eater Customer Service Department 9335 Harris Corners Parkway Charlotte, NC 28269 USA

giving the model number, serial number and date of purchase of your product and the name and address of the au tho rized dealer from whom it was pur chased. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND ANY IMPLIED WAR RAN TIES ARE LIMITED TO THE SAME TIME PERIODS STATED HEREIN FOR OUR EXPRESSED WARRANTIES. Some areas do not allow the limitation of consequential damages or lim i ta tions of how long an implied Warranty may last, so the above lim i ta tions or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you speciﬁ c legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from locale to locale. This is a limited Warranty within the meaning of that term as deﬁ ned in the Magnuson-Moss Act of 1975.

In Canada contact: Weed Eater Customer Service Department 5855 Terry Fox Way Mississauga, Ontario L5V 3E4

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.............11-12

Storage..........................13

Troubleshooting............. 14

Warranty........................16

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.

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.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

• 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.

SERVICE NOTES

CAUTION

WARNING

DANGER: Beware of

sharp blade - keep

hands and feet away.

Turn off mower and

remove plug from mains

before service, inspection,

or if cord is damaged.

DANGER:

Cut hazard -

keep hands

and feet away.

Do not mow when

children or others

are present - keep

bystanders away.

Read the

operator's

manual.

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.

Mow across slopes, not

up and down. Do not mow

any slope that has an

angle of greater than 15°

TROUBLESHOOTING

SAFETY RULES

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Does not start 1. Start button not depressed. 1. Press start button and hold

down operator presence control bar to handle.

2. Extension cord not 2. Reconnect extension cord connected to power cord. and use cord retainer to keep the cord in place.

3. Extension cord not 3. Connect extension cord to a connected to power source. live and properly grounded 120V AC, 60 Hz receptacle.

4. Circuit breaker has tripped. 4. Wait 5 minutes for motor to cool down. Push circuit breaker to reset.

5. Loose blade or broken 5. Tighten blade nut or blade adapter. replace blade adapter.

6. Operator presence control 6. Press start button and hold bar in released position. down operator presence control bar to handle.

7. Operator presence control 7. Replace operator presence bar defective. control bar.

Loss of power 1. Lawn mower housing or 1. Raise cutting height. cutting blade dragging in heavy grass.

2. Cutting too much grass. 2. Raise cutting height.

3. Buildup of grass, leaves, 3. Clean underside of mower and trash under mower. housing.

4. Walking speed too fast. 4. Cut at slower walking speed.

Poor cut – 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. uneven Tighten blade nut.

2. Buildup of grass, leaves 2. Clean underside of and trash under mower. mower housing.

Excessive 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1. Replace blade. vibration Tighten blade nut.

Grass catcher 1. Cutting height too low. 1. Raise cutting height. not ﬁ lling 2. Lift on blade worn off. 2. Replace blade.

3. Catcher not venting air. 3. Clean grass catcher.

Hard to push 1. Grass is too high or wheel 1. Raise cutting height. height is too low.

2. Lawn mower housing or 2. Raise lawn mower housing cutting blade dragging one (1) setting higher. in heavy grass.

3. Grass catcher too full. 3. Empty grass catcher.

4. Handle height position not 4. Adjust handle height to suit. right for you.

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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