Weed Eater 96142008800, 438175, WE18XP User Manual
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MODEL NUMBER WE18XP
BATTERY-POWERED,
SELF-PROPELLED, 2-IN-1,
18" ROTARY LAWN MOWER
438175
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Rules.................2-4
Battery Disposal .............. 5
Assembly......................5-6
Pre-Operation..................7
Operation.................... 8-11
Maintenance.............12-13
Storage..........................14
Troubleshooting.............15
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.
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.
Mow across slopes, not up and down.
Do not mow any slope that has
an angle of greater than 15°
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Read the
operator's
manual.
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 remove battery from mower
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.
V. BATTERY & CHARGER SAFETY
CAUTION: Before using battery or
charger please read all instructions.
Serious injury, electrical shock or property damage may occur if all warnings
and instructions are not understood and
followed. Only use batteries provided or
approved by the manufacturer.
• The batteries are sealed units and can
not be opened or taken apart. When a
battery is no longer holding a charge
take it to a local recycling center.
• Be extra cautious to reduce risk of
dropping a metal tool onto the battery.
It might spark or short circuit the battery
or other electrical parts and may cause
an explosion. Keep the area around the
charger and batteries clean.
• Remove personal metal items such
as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and
watches when working with a lead-acid
battery.
• Do not touch un-insulated parts of the
battery, contacts or terminals.
• Do not leave the batteries outside in the
elements. Always store the batteries in
a dry area where the temperature does
not drop below 32º F or 0º C.
• The Charger and batteries should be
kept in a dry area away from children,
pets, heat and moisture.
• Only Charge batteries with standard
120V household supply.
• Do not attempt to rewire or otherwise
short circuit the batteries.
• Use the charger only in a well ventilated area. Do not charge batteries in a
sealed container.
• Use only manufacturer-approved charger to charge the lawnmower batteries.
• Charge only manufacturer-approved
batteries with this charger. Charging
other batteries or products may cause
personal injury or property damage.
• If the cord or other parts are damaged
replace them immediately before using
the charger.
• To reduce risk of damage to electric
plug and cord, unplug the charger by
the plug and not by the cord when disconnecting charger.
• Use the charger in a location where
it will not be stepped on, tripped over
or otherwise subjected to damage or
stress.
• Do not disassemble charger; take it to a
qualifi ed service agent or replace charger when service or repair is required.
• To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug
charger from outlet before attempting
any maintenance or cleaning.
• Never alter the charger or cord.
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ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE BATTERY DISPOSAL
and to avoid damage to the environment:
• Cover the batterey’s terminals with
heavy-duty adhesive tape.
• DO NOT attempt to remove or destroy
any of the battery pack components.
The following toxic and corrosive materials
are in the battery used in this battery pack:
a toxic material.
WARNING: All toxic materials must
be disposed of in a specifi ed manner to
prevent contamination of the environment.
Dispose of batteries according to local
by-laws because this Lead-Acid battery
contains lead and sulphuric acid that are
hazardous materials.
WARNING: If the battery pack cracks
or breaks, with or without leaks, do not recharge it and do not use. Dispose of it and
replace with a new battery pack. DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO REPAIR IT! To avoid injury
and risk of fi re, explosion or electric shock,
• DO NOT attempt to open the battery
pack.
• If a leak develops, the released electrolytes are corrosive and toxic. DO NOT
get the solution in the eyes or on skin,
and do not swallow it.
• DO NOT place this battery in your regular household trash.
• DO NOT dispose of the battery in a fi re.
The cell may explode.
• DO NOT place it where it will become
part of any waste landfi ll or municipal
solid waste stream.
• Take it to a certifi ed recycling or disposal
center.
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
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Wing nut
LIFT
UP
MOWING
POSITION
LIFT
UP
Upper
handle
Cam lock
Lower handle
Handle knob
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