ITEM #0667317 19 IN., 40 V LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS MOWER MODEL #KM 1940 Français p. 23 KOBALT® and the K Design® are registered trademarks of LF, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Español p. 45 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 D A PART A B C D DESCRIPTION Lawn mower Mulching plug Side discharge chute Grass catcher bag QUANTITY 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 and head 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 DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could 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. follow the warnings and instructions that are printed in this manual and on the mower.
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 Never pull the mower back toward you while you are walking. If you must back the mower away from steps: Step back from the mower in order to fully extend your arms. Be sure that you are well balanced. Pull the mower back slowly. Do not use the mower for any job except that for which it is intended. Do not force the mower. Stay Alert: Do not operate the mower when you are tired. Pay attention to what you are doing. Use common sense.
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 Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet@ therefore, they are always in operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards when not using your battery tool or when changing possibly injury. Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack.
SAFETY INFORMATION Do not abuse the charger cord. Never carry the charger by the cord. Do not disconnect the charger from the outlet by pulling the charger cord. Do not use a damaged charger. Replace the charger cords or the charger immediately. Keep the mower and the charger away from water, heat sources (radiators, heaters, stoves, etc.), Make sure the battery is secured in the charger. The battery will become slightly warm to the touch while charging. This is normal and does not indicate a problem.
SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: Do not mow a slope that has an angle of 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. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble the product. UNPACKING the “Package Contents” section are included. the product.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING ! a product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury. = '~ leading to possible serious personal injury. ={ could result in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury. "" pack from the product when assembling parts. ^""^" the mower with damaged safety devices. Operation of this product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury. 1a.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 2. Installing the grass catcher bag $"•+€ $•=€ place under the chute cover so that the hanger hooks on the grass catcher frame are seated into the slots in the handle bracket. ;"•+€` installed correctly, the hooks on the grass catcher will rest securely in the slots on the handle brackets 2 K D 3. Removing the mulching plug "•€ discharge cover (K). \ mulching plug (B) out using the handle. •€ requires some force to remove it. •€" install the grass catcher bag.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 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. 5. To install battery 5 M (not included) grooves in the mower’s battery port. place and that battery is fully seated and secure in the mower before beginning operation. remove the battery. 6 P O 6.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Starting/Stopping the mower a. To start the mower: Raise the battery door (M). Install battery (not included). 1 M Press and hold the safety lock-out button (N). N Pull the bail lever (P) upward to the handle to start the mower and release the safety lock-out button. P b. To stop the mower: Release the bail lever. kobalttools.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2. Soft-Start This LI-ION mower is equipped with a •soft-startŽ feature. When initially starting up, the mower will take approx. 3 seconds to get up to full speed. If the mower does not initially start: Remove the battery and check under the mower deck to ensure there is nothing obstructing the blade and that the blade can spin freely by hand. Even a small amount of grass on start up will prevent the •softstartŽ from turning the mower on.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Mowing tips Note: A sharp blade will greatly enhance the performance of the mower, especially when cutting high grass. Be sure to check the blade and to sharpen it at least once per year. Verify that the lawn is free of stones, sticks, wires, and other objects that could damage the blades or the motor. These objects could be accidentally thrown by the mower in any direction, and could cause serious personal injury to the operator and to others.
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. Use only a Kobalt replacement blade. (Item #0535383, sold separately). Remove battery.
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 or sharpen 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 The grass catcher components, chute cover, and trail shield are subject to wear and damage, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. As a safety precaution, check these components frequently and immediately replace any parts that show signs of wear or that are cracked or broken. Use original equipment manufacturer’s (OEM) parts only, as listed in this manual. WARNING Always remove battery when servicing or transporting the mower.
WARRANTY 5-YEAR WARRANTY This Kobalt 19 in. 40 V lithium-ion cordless mower is warranted to the original purchaser from the This Kobalt 19 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 19 in. 40 V lithium-ion cordless mower is defective at any time during the . 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 1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258), 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., EST, Monday - Friday. AA EE BB FF PART AA BB CC DD EE FF GG CC DD GG DESCRIPTION Grass bag Cam lever assembly Cam lever knob Side discharge cover Front wheel Rear wheel Mulching plug PART # 311011163 31102467-4 341101161 34103467 341021163 341011163 34106463-2 Printed in China Kobalt® is a registered trademark of LF, LLC. All Rights Reserved. kobalttools.
