FORM NO. 3322–252 E24 and E36 Carefree Cordless Walk Power Mower Model No. 20052–9900001 & Up Model No. 20648–9900001 & Up Model No. 20650–9900001 & Up Operator’s Manual Para obtener una versión gratis de este manual en español, escriba a la dirección indicada más abajo. Asegúrese de indicar el modelo y el número de serie de su producto. Pour obtenir gratuitement une version en français de ce manuel, écrivez à l’adresse ci–dessous.
Contents Page Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safe Operating Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 General Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 While Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Maintenance And Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety and Instruction Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This machine meets or exceeds CPSC blade safety requirements for walk-behind rotary mowers and the B71.1 specifications of the American National Standards Institute, in effect at time of production. However, improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner can result in injury.
9. Avoid dangerous environments. Never operate mower in wet grass. or damp locations. Do not use mower in the rain. 24. Stop motor before leaving the operator’s position—behind the handle. Disconnect extension cord from mower if mower will be unattended. 10. Always maintain secure footing. Keep a firm grip on the handle and walk; never run. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light. 25.
14. Always keep a sharp blade on your mower. When servicing blade, refer to blade maintenance section for correct installation and servicing procedures. Use identical replacement blades only. 15. To reduce fire hazard, keep motor free of excessive grass, leaves, and accumulations of dirt. 16. Check optional grass catcher bag frequently for wear or deterioration. Replace with a new bag when worn or damaged for your protection. 17.
Assembly WARNING IMPORTANT: Do not connect extension cord to mower until mower is fully assembled. Also, always unplug extension cord from mower when adding or switching attachments. Install Handle IMPORTANT: Control cable must be over, not under, handles (Fig. 2). POTENTIAL HAZARD • Excessive pulling on control cable may cause mower to start. When mower is operating, blade is rotating. WHAT CAN HAPPEN • Contact with rotating mower blade could cause serious personal injury.
3. Upper Handle (Fig. 4) – Handle height is adjustable to three different heights for operator comfort. Stand behind mower to gauge height. Position ends of upper handle on outside of lower handle. Select one set of upper handle holes and align with lower handle holes. Secure handles in place with bolts and knobs. 4. If handles are in highest height position, use clip to attach cable to left side of lower handle tube (Fig. 5). 1 1 5 2431 3 Figure 5 4 1.
Install Side Discharge Chute 1. Use handle on mulch door to raise door (Fig. 7). 1 2231 Figure 9 1. Side discharge chute 2225 3. Lower mulch door on top of side discharge chute (Fig. 10). Figure 7 1. Mulch door 2. Handle 2. Hook side discharge chute onto pegs (Fig. 8 & 9). 2230 Figure 10 2232 Figure 8 1.
Before Starting Charging Battery It takes approximately 12–16 hours to charge a fully discharged battery. Charge the battery after every use. If the battery is not recharged after every use, the battery life will be shortened. Recharge even if mower is only run for a few minutes. This battery does not have a “memory.” Note: The battery is charged at the factory. However, before using mower the first time, it is necessary to recharge battery and ensure it has a full charge before operating.
LED CHARGING LIGHTS CHART Charging Status Red Green Yellow blinking off off Battery charging on off off Battery charged off on off Battery absent or defective off off on Charging fault – charger malfunctioning not applicable not applicable on Charge pending – temperature too hot or cold to charge not applicable not applicable blinking Pre-charge qualification – charger testing battery condition/trickle charging battery. Trickle charge can last from minutes to hours.
Battery Power Status 7. Insert extension cord receptacle onto mower plug (Fig. 15). The three horizontal LED lights at the top of the control panel indicate approximately how much charge is left in the battery while the mower is in operation (Fig. 13). The lights are only accurate when the mower is operating and cutting grass. The following is an explanation of the symbols under the battery power status LED lights: Full Box – Battery is between 50%–100% charged.
Starting/Stopping Instructions Operation To Start Motor This mower is intended for residential use only. 1. Push mower onto a flat concrete or asphalt surface. WARNING Note: Starting mower in thick grass could cause mower to clog. POTENTIAL HAZARD • When key is in plug receptacle, mower is operational. Someone could accidentally start the mower. 2. Insert key fully into plug receptacle (Fig. 16). 3. Pull control bar toward handle while pushing down slide on control (Fig. 17).
Circuit Breaker 4. Squeeze control bar to handle (Fig. 18). If mower is run under too much load, the circuit breaker will trip. Follow these instructions to reset circuit breaker. IMPORTANT: Never reset circuit breaker when key is in receptacle and control bar is squeezed to handle. 1. Remove key from plug receptacle (Fig. 19). 2. Wait 30 seconds to 1 minute before pushing in circuit breaker button (Fig. 19). 3. Reinstall key in plug receptacle. 4. Resume cutting under less load.
• Only mow dry grass or leaves. Wet grass and leaves tend to clump on yard and may cause mower to plug or motor to stall. They may also be slippery to walk on and could cause you to slip and fall. Mowing Tips Battery Run Time With a battery powered lawn mower, the condition of the grass and the way that you mow the grass will affect the how long the battery will run on a single charge at each mowing.
Cutting Leaves • When cutting is complete, always be sure that 50% of the lawn shows through the cut leaf cover. This may require one or more passes over the leaves. • For light leaf coverage, position all wheels at the same height-of-cut setting. • Walk at a slower mowing speed if leaves are not being cut up finely enough to be hidden down in the grass. • If you cut up a lot of oak leaves, you might want to add lime to your grass in the spring. Lime reduces the acidity of oak leaves.
Cleaning Before cleaning mower, stop motor, wait for all moving parts to stop, and disconnect extension cord from mower. IMPORTANT: Do not clean mower with a garden hose. Moisture can be trapped in mower and may cause corrosion of internal parts. After Every Use 2225 • Clean the underside of the mower housing. Be particularly careful to keep the front cavity clear of all debris (Fig. 22). Remove dirt and grass clippings with a hardwood scraper. Avoid burrs and sharp edges. Figure 23 1.
1. Stop motor and wait for all moving parts to stop. Disconnect extension cord from mower. 2. Tip mower on its side (Fig. 24). 3. EXAMINING BLADE – Carefully examine blade for sharpness and wear, especially where flat and curved parts meet (Fig. 24A). Since sand and abrasive material can wear away the metal that connects the flat and curved parts of the blade, check blade before using the mower. If a slot or wear is noticed (Fig. 24B & 24C), replace blade. Refer to step 4. 1 4.
1 Battery Disposal B Battery Removal 2 1. Remove four screws from shroud (Fig. 23). Remove shroud. 3 2. Move control panel out of the way. 3. Remove screw from battery hold-down strap 24 volt models (Fig. 27) or (Fig. 28) 36 volt models. 4 4. Disconnect positive and negative wires from battery terminals. 5. The bottom of the battery pack is secured with tape to mower housing. Rock battery pack to free batteries from tape. 36 volt — Models m-3050 1 A Figure 28 1. Screw (4) 2.
Servicing Double-insulated Mower In a double-insulated mower, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means is provided on a double-insulated mower, nor should a means for grounding be added to the mower. Servicing a double-insulated mower requires extreme care and knowledge of the system, and should be done only by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for a double-insulated mower must be identical to the parts they replace.
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