ITEM #0710565 16 IN., 40 V LITHIUM-ION MOWER MODEL #KM-1640 Español p. 25 KOBALT® and the K Design® are registered trademarks of LF, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Français p. 49 ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE Serial Number Purchase Date Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call our customer service department at 1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258), 8 A.M. - 8 P.M., EST, Monday - Friday kobalttools.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 Package Contents................................................................................................................. 3 Safety Information................................................................................................................. 6 Preparation ........................................................................................................................... 11 Assembly Instructions .................................................................
PACKAGE CONTENTS C B A E D PART A B C D E DESCRIPTION Lawn mower Mulching plug Charger Grass catcher bag Battery 40 V 4ah QUANTITY 1 1 1 1 1 kobalttools.
SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. SYMBOLS V A Hz W Hrs. DESIGNATION / EXPLANATION Volts Amperes Hertz Watts Hours Precautions that involve your safety. To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand user’s manual before using this product. Wear eye protection when operating this equipment.
SYMBOLS Save these Instructions The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will DANGER result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could WARNING result in death or serious injury.
SAFETY INFORMATION General safety rules Read all instructions carefully WARNING endanger the personal safety and/or property of the operator and others. Read and understand all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate the mower. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you have read this Owner’s Manual thoroughly and understand it completely. If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in this Owner’s Manual, do not use this product. Call 1-888-356-2258 for assistance. The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.
SAFETY INFORMATION $ % $ $ & ' * + $ ; ! common sense. $ < amputate hands and feet.
SAFETY INFORMATION Battery and charger CAUTION Use only 40 V Kobalt approved replacement batteries, other batteries may cause injury or damage to the mower. Battery safety rules " \ operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards when not using your battery tool or when ] personal injury.
SAFETY INFORMATION Charger safety rules < $ % the charger to rain. Do not charge the battery in a wet location. Operate the battery charger in temperatures between 45° and 104°F. In order to reduce the risk of electric shock, use only the charger that is provided by the manufacturer to charge the battery.
SAFETY INFORMATION SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST FOL DO ND OTT ED L INE, REP RES ENT ING A 15 ° SL OPE WARNING Do not mow a slope that has an angle greater than 15° (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 ft. every 10 ft. Mow across the face of a slope, and never up and down. PREPARATION Before beginning assembly of product, make sure all parts are present. Compare parts with package contents list and hardware contents list.
KNOW YOUR MOWER M L P F H G I O K N J PART F G H I J K L M N O P DESCRIPTION Upper handle Lower handle Handle knobs Cam locks Height adjustment lever Battery door Safety lock-out button Bail lever Lower handle locks Rear discharge cover Battery release button QUANTITY 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 kobalttools.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts are replaced. Using a product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury. Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not recommended for use with this leading to possible serious personal injury. Do not insert battery until assembly is complete and you are ready to mow.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS b. To lower the handle assembly: Open the upper cam locks (I). Note: the knobs on the upper handle locks by turning them counterclockwise. Lower the upper handle. Open the lower handle lock (N). Push outward on each side of the lower handle until it is free from the slot. Then, fold the handle to the front of the unit. Avoid pinching or trapping any cables. 2.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 4. To install battery 4 WARNING: Always remove battery from your tool when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when not in use. Removing battery will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury. Raise the battery cover (K). Place the battery in the mower. Align raised ribs on battery with grooves in the mower’s battery port. Push down into battery compartment until the battery clicks into place. Lower the battery cover.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Starting/stopping the mower a. To start the mower: Q `J{ . 1 P K ; _ `[{ L ; " `={ _ M b. To stop the mower: Q " . kobalttools.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Soft-Start This LI-ION mower is equipped with a “soft-start” feature. When initially starting up, the mower will % + Q " battery and check under the mower deck to ensure there is nothing obstructing the blade and that the |" " from turning the mower on.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Mulching tips Note: Inspect the area where the mower is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, and other debris that might be thrown by the rotating blade. Q ]] " ` thrown by the blade).
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Replacing the cutting blade WARNING Always protect your hands by wearing heavy gloves and/or wrapping the cutting edges with rags or other materials when performing any maintenance on the blades. Always remove the battery when servicing or transporting the mower. Q " @ " of wood between the blade and the mower deck in order to prevent the blade from turning when the nut is being removed.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Storing the mower The following steps should be taken in order to prepare the lawn mower for storage. Clean the mower as described in the previous section. Inspect the blade, and replace it, if required. Store the mower in a dry, clean location. Do not store it next to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer or rock salt. Store the mower indoors, in a cool, dry place, out of the reach of children. Do not cover the lawn mower with a solid plastic sheet.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE WARNING Always remove battery when servicing or transporting the mower. TROUBLESHOOTING If you still have questions or an unresolved issue after going through this troubleshooting guide, or just want to speak to a Kobalt product expert, please call our Kobalt customer service department at 1-888-356-2258, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., EST, Monday - Friday. PROBLEM The mower does not start. POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. The battery is not charged. 2. The switch is defective. 3. Grass jammed at blade. 4.
WARRANTY 5-YEAR HASSLE-FREE WARRANTY This Kobalt 16 in. 40 V lithium-ion cordless mower is warranted to the original purchaser from the This Kobalt 16 in. 40 V lithium-ion cordless mower is warranted for the original user to be free from defects in material and workmanship. If you believe that the Kobalt 16 in. 40 V lithium-ion cordless mower is defective at any time during the 16 in. 40 V lithium-ion mower along with proof of purchase to the place of purchase for a free replacement or refund.
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST For replacement parts, call our customer service department at 1-888-365-2258, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., EST, Monday - Friday. kobalttools.
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST For replacement parts, call our customer service department at 1-888-365-2258, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., EST, Monday - Friday. PART PART# DESCRIPTION QTY PART PART# DESCRIPTION QTY 1 34135486 Soft grip 1 36 33303488 16” Blade 1 2 33305469-3 Bail lever 1 37 3410535 Blade insulator 1 3 311021163 Switch box 1 38 3331435 Spacer 1 4 33309470 Lower handle 1 39 3221037 Nut 1 5 31102467-4 Cam lock assembly 2 40 3290135 Split cotter pin 6 5.
