ITEM #1129999 21-INCH DECK WIDTH MOWER MODEL #KM 5080-06 Español p. 27 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Specifications .................................................................................................2 Package Contents ....................................................................................................... 3 Hardware Contents ......................................................................................................4 Symbols .....................................................................................................................
PACKAGE CONTENTS J K D H B C L E I F G N A M PART DESCRIPTION A Handle lock knobs QUANTITY 1 PART DESCRIPTION I Battery door QUANTITY 1 B Lower handle 1 J Safety switch button 1 C Upper handle 1 K Bail lever 1 D Mulching plug 1 L Height adjustment lever 1 E Rear discharge cover 1 M Charger 1 F Grass catcher 1 N Battery 1 G Side discharge cover 1 H Side discharge chute 1 3
HARDWARE CONTENTS (not shown actual size) AA BB Handle bolt Handle knob Qty. 2 Qty.
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 The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL DANGER WARNING CAUTION CAUTION MEANING Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
SAFETY INFORMATION GENERAL SAFETY RULES READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY WARNING • This symbol indicates important safety instructions. If these instructions are not followed, it could 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 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled over the operator’s foot during a fall caused by slipping or tripping. Do not operate this mower in bare feet, or while wearing sandals or lightweight (e.g., canvas) shoes. Do not hold on to the mower if you are falling. Release the handle immediately. Never pull the mower back toward you while you are walking.
SAFETY INFORMATION • • • • • • • Repair any damage before restarting and operating the lawn mower. Do not charge lawn mower in rain or in wet location. Remove or disconnect battery before servicing, cleaning or removing material from lawn mower. Use identical replacement blades only. Do not open or break the battery. Broken batteries can release corrosive electrolytes which can cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.
SAFETY INFORMATION BATTERY & CHARGER CAUTION Use only Kobalt approved replacement batteries. Other batteries may cause injury or damage to the mower. For use only with Kobalt KB 280-06/KB 2580-06/KB 480-06/KB 580-06 batteries and KRC 30-06 charger. 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 accessories.
SAFETY INFORMATION PROPER BATTERY CARE Off-season storage To obtain the longest possible battery life, the following steps are suggested: • Remove the battery pack from the charger once it is fully charged and ready for use. For battery pack storage longer than 30 days: • Store the battery pack where the temperature is below 80°F and away from moisture. • Store battery packs in a 30% - 50% charged condition. • Every two months of storage, charge the pack as normal.
SAFETY INFORMATION SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service, it is suggested you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Slope gauge WARNING Slopes are a major factor related to accidents involving slips and falls, which can result in severe injury. Operating the mower on a slope requires extra caution.
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 • Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the package contents and hardware contents lists are included. • Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING Folding or unfolding the handle improperly can damage the cables, causing an unsafe operating condition. • Do not damage the cables when folding or unfolding the handle. • If a cable is damaged, contact an Authorized Service Dealer. 1a. Unfolding and adjusting handle • Pull and rotate the handle lock knobs (A) 90° on both sides to loosen the lower handles (B) on both sides. • Move the lower handles to the operating position.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 2. Removing the mulching plug • To remove the mulching plug (D), lift the rear discharge door (E). 2 • Grasp the handle of the mulching plug (D). Using this handle, lift and pull the mulch plug out. • The mulching plug (D) is inserted at an angle, so it requires some force to remove. • The mulching plug (D) must be removed in order to install the grass catcher bag. • The mulching plug (D) must be re-installed when the grass catcher bag is removed. 3.
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. 5a. To install battery • Lift and hold up the battery door (I). • Place the battery pack in the mower. Align the ribs on battery pack with grooves in the battery port.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1a. Powering on 1 Solution 1: 1. Press and hold the safety switch button (J). 1 2 2. Pull the bail lever (K) upward to the handle to start the mower and release the safety switch button. J Solution 2: K 1. Pull the bail lever (K) upward to the handle and hold it. 2. Press the safety switch button (J) to start the mower and release the button. Solution 1 2 1 1b. Powering off • Release the bail lever.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING The operation of any mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can cause severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower and while performing any adjustments or repairs. • • Ensure that other people and pets remain at least 100 ft. away when the mower is in use. • Remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other debris that might be thrown by the rotating blades. 3.
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, as described in the Care and Maintenance section. • Verify that the lawn is free of stones, sticks, wires, and other objects that could damage the blades or the motor.
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 #0648547, 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 (refer to the Replacing the cutting blade section). • 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.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Storing the mower vertically • Remove the battery and the key from the mower. Store in a cool and dry location. • Remove the grass catcher bag if it is installed on the mower. • Rotate the handle knobs to the unlocked position. • Lower the handle assembly and rotated the handle knobs to the locked position. • Lift the mower by the front end to the vertical position.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Service Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service, it is suggested you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. • WARNING When servicing the mower, use only identical replacement parts that are available from the manufacturer. In order to obtain replacement parts, call the toll-free helpline, at 1-888-356-2258.
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. 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. The battery is not inserted all the way in the mower. 4a. Battery may need replacement. The mower cuts 1. The lawn is rough or uneven.
WARRANTY 5-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This Kobalt 21 in. 80 V lithium-ion cordless mower is warranted to the original purchaser from the original purchase date for five (5) years subject to the warranty coverage described herein. This Kobalt 21 in. 80 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 21 in.
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST For replacement parts, call our customer service department at 1-888-356-2258.
