Weed Eater Lawn Mower 438184 User Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL  
MODEL NUMBER WE20C  
ELECTRIC-POWERED, 3-IN-1,  
20" ROTARY LAWN MOWER  
438184  
 
SAFETY RULES  
I. GENERAL OPERATION  
keep a firm hold on the handle and  
walk; never run.  
• 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 dis-  
charge 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 bare-  
foot 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 unat-  
tended.  
• See manufacturer’s instructions for  
proper operation and installation of  
accessories. Only use accessories ap-  
proved 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.  
• Disengage the self-propelled mecha-  
nism 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 operat-  
ing 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 cau-  
tion. 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  
notalerttothepresenceofchildren.Children  
are often attracted to the machine and the  
mowingactivity. Neverassumethatchildren  
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.  
• Mow only in daylight or good artificial  
light.  
• Do not operate the machine while under  
the influence of alcohol or drugs.  
• Never operate machine in rain or on wet  
grass. Always be sure of your footing:  
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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 equip-  
ment 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 unplug electric mowers 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 instruc-  
tion 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 war-  
ranty.  
• 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 fields, farms,  
forests or a large number of lawns.  
ASSEMBLY  
TO REMOVE MOWER FROM CARTON  
• Remove all loose parts from carton.  
• Remove lawn mower housing with care. Avoid touching blade under housing. 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 Commission.  
HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN  
MOWER  
Wing nut  
TO UNFOLD HANDLE  
Operator  
presence  
control bar  
MOWING  
POSITION  
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.  
LIFT  
UP  
• Pull up and back on the upper handle to  
raise the handle into the operating posi-  
tion. Make certain the lower handle is  
seated securely into the handle mount-  
ing bracket.  
LIFT  
UP  
Upper  
handle  
• Align the holes between the upper  
handle and lower handles. Insert the  
cam locks and tighten them with the  
wing nuts provided.  
Cam lock  
Lower handle  
• Secure the lower handle to the bracket  
with the knob on each side.  
Handle knob  
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PRE-OPERATION  
POLARIZED APPLIANCE  
CONNECTIONS  
WARNING: This mower is for outdoor  
use only. Do not expose to rain or use in  
damp locations.  
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this  
appliance has a polarized plug (one blade  
is wider than the other) and will require the  
use of a polarized extension cord.  
• The appliance plug will fit into a polar-  
ized extension cord only one way. If the  
plug does not fit fully into the extension  
cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still  
does not fit, obtain a correct polarized  
extension cord.  
• A polarized extension cord will require  
the use of a polarized wall outlet. This  
plug will fit into the polarized wall outlet  
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully  
into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If  
the plug still does not fit, contact a quali-  
fied electrician to install the proper wall  
outlet.  
• Avoid Dangerous Environment – Don’t  
use lawn mowers in damp or wet loca-  
tions.  
• Don’t Use In Rain.  
• Keep Children Away – All visitors should  
be kept a safe distance from work area.  
• Dress Properly – Do not wear loose  
clothing or jewelry. They can be caught  
in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves  
and footwear is recommended when  
working outdoors.  
• Use Safety Glasses – Always use face  
or dust mask if operation is dusty.  
• Use Right Appliance – Do not use lawn  
mower for any job except that for which  
it is intended.  
• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)  
protection should be provided on the  
circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the  
lawn mower. Receptacles are available  
having built-in GFCI protection and may  
be used for this measure of safety.  
WARNING: To prevent electric shock  
use only with an extension cord suitable  
for outdoor use, such as SW, SOW, STW,  
STOW, SJW, SJOW, SJTW or SJTOW.  
• Extension Cord – Make sure your exten-  
sion cord set is in good condition. When  
using an extension cord, be sure to use  
one heavy enough to carry the current  
you’re product will draw. An undersize  
cord will cause a drop in line voltage, re-  
sulting in loss of power and overheating.  
The table shows the correct size to use  
depending on cord length and name-  
plate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the  
next heavier gauge. The smaller the  
gauge number the heavier the cord.  
IMPORTANT: Do not change the  
equipment plug, extension cord receptacle,  
or extension cord plug in any way.  
2-prong  
plug  
Properly grounded  
extension cord  
CAUTION: In all cases, make certain  
the receptacle in question is properly  
grounded. If you are not sure, have a  
certified electrician check the receptacle.  
This mower is “Double Insulated”.  
MINIMUM GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS (AWG)  
(WHEN USING 120 V ONLY)  
Amp Rating  
Total Length of Cord in Feet (meters)  
More Than  
Not More Than  
25' (7.6 m)  
50' (15 m)  
100' (30.4 m)  
150' (45.7 m)  
0
6
6
18  
18  
16  
14  
16  
16  
16  
12  
16  
14  
14  
14  
12  
12  
10  
12  
16  
10  
12  
Not Recommended  
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PRE-OPERATION  
To reduce the likelihood of disconnec-  
• Follow instructions for lubricating and  
changing accessories.  
• Inspect lawn mower cord periodically  
and if damaged, have it repaired by an  
authorized service facility.  
• Inspect extension cords periodically and  
replace if damaged.  
• Keep handles dry, clean, and free from  
oil and grease.  
tion of lawn mower cord from the cord set  
during operation, use the extension cord  
retainer supplied with the mower.  
• Don’t Abuse Cord – Never pull lawn  
mower by cord or yank it to disconnect  
from receptacle. Keep cord from heat,  
oil and sharp edges.  
• Don’t Force Lawn Mower – It will do the  
job better and safer at the rate for which • Keep guards in place and in working  
it was designed.  
order.  
• Keep blades sharp.  
• Don’t Overreach – Keep proper footing  
and balance at all times.  
• Keep hands and feet away from cutting  
area.  
• Objects struck by the lawn mower blade  
can cause severe injuries to persons.  
The lawn should always be carefully  
examined and cleared of all objects prior  
to each mowing.  
• Stay Alert – Watch what you are doing.  
Use common sense. Do not operate  
lawn mower when you are tired.  
• Disconnect Lawn Mower – Disconnect  
the lawn mower from the power supply  
when not in use, before servicing, when  
changing accessories such as blades,  
and the like.  
• If lawn mower strikes a foreign object,  
follow these steps:  
• Store Idle Lawn Mower Indoors – When  
not in use, lawn mower should be stored  
in an indoor dry and locked-up place  
– out of reach of children.  
• Maintain Lawn Mower With Care – Keep  
cutting edges sharp and clean for best  
and safest performance.  
- Stop lawn mower. Release the switch.  
- Unplug power cord.  
- Inspect for damage.  
- Repair any damage before restarting  
and operating the lawn mower.  
• Use identical replacement blades only.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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OPERATION  
KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER  
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING  
YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize  
yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for  
future reference.  
Operator presence control bar  
Start button  
Power  
cord  
Circuit breaker  
Mulcher  
plug  
Wing  
nut  
Cam  
lock  
Extension  
cord  
retainer  
Grass  
catcher  
Single point height  
adjuster handle  
Mulcher door  
Handle  
knob  
Discharge  
guard  
Motor housing  
MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS  
Our rotary walk-behind lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American  
National Standards Institute and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.  
WARNING: The blade turns when the motor is running.  
Operator presence control bar must  
be held down to the handle to start the  
motor. Release to stop the motor.  
Start button – used for starting the motor.  
Single point height adjuster – used to  
adjust cutting height of lawn mower.  
Mulcher plug – located at the rear dis-  
charge opening. Must be removed when  
converting to bagging operation.  
Mulcher door – allows conversion to  
discharging or bagging operation.  
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OPERATION  
The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into  
the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety  
glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any  
adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide  
vision safety mask worn over spectacles.  
HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER TO START  
• Your lawn mower is equipped with an  
operator presence control bar which  
requires the operator to be positioned  
behind the lawn mower handle to start  
and operate the lawn mower.  
CAUTION: Federal regulations require  
a motor control to be installed on this  
lawn mower in order to minimize the risk  
of blade contact injury. Do not under  
any circumstances attempt to defeat the  
function of the operator control. The blade  
turns when the motor is running.  
• Press the start button.  
• Hold down operator presence control  
bar to handle.  
• Mower will begin to operate.  
TO STOP  
• To stop motor, release operator pres-  
ence control bar.  
Let the blade come to a complete stop.  
CIRCUIT BREAKER  
This mower is equipped with a circuit  
breaker in order to protect the supply  
circuit from short-circuit overloads.  
EXTENSION CORD RETAINER  
This lawn mower is equipped with a cord  
retainer in order to prevent the extension  
cord from disconnecting from the power  
cord while the mower is in use. The cord  
retainer hangs from the cord guide bar.  
NOTE: Do not plug the extension cord into  
the outlet until it has been connected to the  
cord retainer and plugged into the mower.  
• Fold the extension cord in order to form  
a tight loop near the retainer.  
• Push the loop through the hole in the  
retainer.  
• Slide the loop over the retaining clip, and  
pull down until the cord is secured.  
FOLLOW THESE STEPS IF THE  
CIRCUIT BREAKER POPS OUT:  
• Release the operator presence control  
bar and allow the mower to stop and  
cool down for 5 minutes.  
• After the mower has cooled down, press  
the circuit breaker in order to reset it.  
Resume operation.  
FOLLOW THESE STEPS IF THE  
CIRCUIT BREAKER POPS OUT AGAIN  
SHORTLY AFTER THE FIRST TIME:  
• Release the operator presence control  
bar and allow the mower to stop and  
cool down for 15 to 30 minutes.  
• After the mower has cooled down, press  
the circuit breaker in order to reset it.  
Resume operation.  
If the circuit breaker does not stay in, or if  
it continues to pop out during operation,  
contact the Toll-Free Helpline at 1-800-  
849-1297.  
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OPERATION  
TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT  
TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER  
Adjust cutting height to suit your require-  
ments. Medium position is best for most  
lawns. Raise wheels for low cut and lower  
wheels for high cut. All four wheels are  
adjusted by a single lever.  
• Pull adjuster lever toward wheel. To  
lower mower, move lever forward to  
desired position. To raise mower, move  
the lever toward the rear.  
1. Lift the rear door of the lawn mower  
and place the grass catcher frame side  
hooks onto the door pivot pins.  
2. The grass catcher is secured to the lawn  
mowerhousingwhenthereardoorislow-  
ered onto the grass catcher frame.  
CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower  
without mulcher plug or approved grass  
catcher in place. Never attempt to op-  
erate the lawn mower with the rear door  
removed or propped open.  
Height adjuster lever  
Pivot pins  
Rear door  
Grass catcher  
handle  
LEVER  
BACKWARD  
TO RAISE  
MOWER  
Catcher frame hook  
TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER  
1. Lift up on grass catcher using the frame  
handle.  
2. Remove grass catcher with clippings  
from under lawn mower handle.  
3. Empty clippings from bag.  
LEVER  
FORWARD  
TO LOWER  
MOWER  
NOTE: Do not drag the bag when  
emptying. It will cause unnecessary wear.  
CAUTION: Under normal usage, the  
catcher material is subject to deterioration  
and wear and should, therefore, be  
checked frequently for replacement. Any  
replacement catcher should be checked  
to ensure compliance with original  
manufacturer's specifications.  
Grass  
catcher  
frame  
handle  
Bag  
handle  
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OPERATION  
Discharge deflector  
TO CONVERT MOWER  
Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be  
used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging  
or discharging:  
REAR BAGGING  
• Open rear door and remove mulcher  
plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe  
place.  
• You can now install grass catcher.  
• To convert to mulching or discharging  
operation, install mulcher plug into rear  
discharge opening of mower.  
SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN  
CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER:  
Mulcher plug  
FOR MULCHING -  
SIDE DISCHARGING  
• Rear mulcher plug installed and rear  
door closed.  
• Mulcher plug must be installed into rear  
discharge opening of mower (see above  
instructions).  
• Open mulcher door and install discharge  
deflector under door as shown.  
• Mower is now ready for discharging  
operation.  
• To convert to mulching or bagging  
operation, discharge deflector must be  
removed and mulcher door must be  
closed.  
• Mulcher door closed.  
FOR REAR BAGGING -  
• Rear mulcher plug removed.  
• Grass catcher installed.  
• Mulcher door closed.  
FOR SIDE DISCHARGING -  
• Rear mulcher plug installed and rear  
door closed.  
• Discharge deflector installed.  
CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower  
without rear mulcher plug or approved  
grass catcher in place. Never attempt to  
operate the lawn mower with the rear door  
removed or propped open.  
Open mulcher door  
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OPERATION  
MOWING TIPS  
MULCHING MOWING TIPS  
IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep  
mower housing free of built-up grass and  
trash. See "CLEANING" in the Mainte-  
nance section of this manual.  
CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher  
blade attachments on your mower. Such  
attachments are hazardous, will damage  
your mower and could void your warranty.  
• The special mulching blade will recut the  
grass clippings many times and reduce  
them in size so that as they fall onto the  
lawn they will disperse into the grass  
and not be noticed. Also, the mulched  
grass will biodegrade quickly to provide  
nutrients for the lawn. Always mulch with  
your highest motor (blade) speed as this  
will provide the best recutting action of  
the blades.  
• Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet.  
Wet grass tends to form clumps and  
interferes with the mulching action.  
• For best results, adjust the lawn mower  
cutting height so that the lawn mower  
cuts off only the top one-third of the  
grass blades. If the lawn is overgrown it  
will be necessary to raise the height of  
cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep  
from overloading the motor and leaving  
clumps of mulched grass. For extremely  
heavy grass, reduce your width of cut  
by overlapping previously cut path and  
mow slowly.  
• Under certain conditions, such as when  
mowing very tall grass, raise the mower  
height on the first cut to reduce pushing  
effort, to avoid overheating the motor,  
and to avoid leaving clumps of grass  
clippings. Make the second cut to the  
desired height.  
• For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the  
width of cut.  
• For side discharge operation, cut in a  
counterclockwise direction, starting at  
the outside of the area to be cut, in order  
to spread grass clippings more evenly  
and to put less load on the motor. To  
keep clippings off of walkways, flower  
beds, etc., make the first cuts in a clock-  
wise direction.  
MAX 1/3  
• When using a lawn mower in moist,  
heavy grass, clumps of cut grass may  
not enter the grass catcher. Reduce  
ground speed (pushing speed) and/or  
run the lawn mower over the area a  
second time.  
• If a trail of grass clipping is left on the  
right side of the lawn mower during rear  
discharge operation, mow in a clockwise  
direction with a small overlap to collect  
the clippings on the next pass.  
• Certain types of grass and grass  
conditions may require that an area be  
mulched a second time to completely  
hide the clippings. When doing a second  
cut, mow across (perpendicular) to the  
first cut path.  
• Pores in cloth grass catchers can  
become filled with dirt and dust with use  
and the catcher will collect less grass.  
To prevent this, regularly hose catcher  
off with water and let dry before use.  
• Change your cutting pattern from week  
to week. Mow north to south one week  
then change to east to west the next  
week. This will help prevent matting and  
graining of the lawn.  
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MAINTENANCE  
BEFORE AFTER EVERY  
EVERY  
BEFORE  
STORAGE  
EACH  
USE  
EACH  
USE  
10  
25 HOURS  
HOURS OR SEASON  
Check for Loose Fasteners  
Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher  
Check Tires  
Clean Lawn Mower *  
Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade **  
Lubrication  
* Use a scraper to clean under deck  
** Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil  
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS  
The warranty on this lawn mower does not  
cover items that have been subjected to  
operator abuse or negligence. To receive  
full value from the warranty, operator  
must maintain mower as instructed in this  
manual.  
Mulcher door  
hinge rod  
Some adjustments will need to be made  
periodically to properly maintain your unit.  
All adjustments in the Service and Adjust-  
ments section of this manual should be  
checked at least once each season.  
• Once a year, check blade for wear.  
• Follow the Maintenance Schedule in this  
manual.  
Rear door  
hinge rod  
Spray  
lubricant  
BEFORE EACH USE  
• Check for loose fasteners.  
Handle bracket mounting pins  
LUBRICATION  
Keep unit well lubricated  
IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic  
wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will  
attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life  
of the self-lubricating bearings. If you feel  
they must be lubricated, use only a dry,  
powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly.  
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MAINTENANCE  
TO REPLACE BLADE  
LAWN MOWER  
1. Be sure the trailing edge of blade (op-  
posite sharp edge) is up toward the  
motor.  
Always observe safety rules when per-  
forming any maintenance.  
IMPORTANT: Always unplug electric mow-  
ers before servicing, cleaning or removing  
material from lawn mower.  
2. Install the square washer and insulated  
washer; secure with blade nut.  
3. Use block of wood between blade and  
lawn mower housing and tighten the  
blade nut, turning clockwise.  
• The recommended tightening torque is  
35-40 ft. lbs.  
TIRES  
• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect  
control chemicals which can harm rub-  
ber.  
• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp  
objects and other hazards that may  
cause tire damage.  
TO SHARPEN BLADE  
NOTE: We do not recommend sharpening  
blade. An unbalanced blade will cause  
eventual damage to lawn mower or motor.  
BLADE CARE  
For best results, blade must be kept sharp.  
Replace a bent or damaged blade.  
CAUTION: Use only a replacement  
blade approved by the manufacturer of  
your mower. Using a blade not approved  
by the manufacturer of your mower is  
hazardous, could damage your mower and  
void your warranty.  
CLEANING  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of  
electric shock, do not expose the mower  
to water.  
IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep  
mower housing free of grass build-up and  
trash. Clean the underside of your mower  
after each use.  
• Clean the underside of your lawn mower  
by scraping to remove buildup of grass  
and trash.  
• Clean motor cover often to keep trash  
from accumulating.  
TO REMOVE BLADE  
1. Use a wood block between blade and  
mower housing to prevent blade from  
turning when removing blade nut.  
NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves  
and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.  
2. Remove blade nut by turning counter-  
clockwise.  
• Keep finished surfaces and wheels free  
of all gasoline, oil, etc.  
3. Remove blade and attaching hardware  
(nut, square washer, insulator washer).  
GRASS CATCHER  
Grass catcher may be hosed with water  
but must be dry when used.  
CAUTION: Under normal usage, the  
catcher material is subject to deterioration  
and wear and should therefore be checked  
to ensure compliance with original  
manufacturer specifications.  
Trailing  
edge  
Insulator  
washer  
Blade  
nut  
Blade  
Square washer  
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STORAGE  
Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit  
will not be used for 30 days or more.  
LAWN MOWER  
Operator  
presence  
control bar  
MOWING  
POSITION  
When lawn mower is to be stored for a pe-  
riod of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all  
dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean,  
dry area.  
• Clean entire lawn mower (See “CLEAN-  
ING” in the Maintenance section of this  
manual).  
• Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance  
section of this manual.  
FOLD  
FORWARD  
FOR  
Upper  
handle  
STORAGE  
• Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and  
pins are securely fastened. Inspect  
moving parts for damage, breakage and  
wear. Replace if necessary.  
• Touch up all rusted or chipped paint  
surfaces; sand lightly before painting.  
Cam lock  
Lower handle  
Handle knob  
HANDLE  
EXTENSION CORD  
You can fold your lawn mower handle for  
storage.  
1. Loosen the two cam locks on sides of  
the upper handle and allow handle to  
fold down to the rear.  
• Wipe extension cord to remove any  
foreign substances such as oil or stains.  
IMPORTANT: Replace extension cord if  
cut or damaged in any way.  
2. Loosen the two handle knobs on sides  
of the lower handle, lift the sides of  
the lower handle past the enges of the  
handle brackets and pivot entire handle  
assembly forward and allow it to rest on  
mower.  
• When setting up your handle from the  
storage position, the lower handle will  
require manually locking into the mowing  
position.  
IMPORTANT: When folding the handle for  
storage or transportation, be sure to fold  
the handle as shown or you may damage  
the control cables.  
• Wind cord in a series of equal loops to  
prevent it from tangling.  
OTHER  
• If possible, store your unit indoors and  
cover it to protect it from dust and dirt.  
• Cover your unit with a suitable protective  
cover that does not retain moisture. Do  
not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe,  
which allows condensation to form and  
will cause your unit to rust.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
PROBLEM  
CAUSE  
CORRECTION  
Does not start  
1. Start button not depressed. 1. Press start button and hold  
down operator presence  
control bar to handle.  
2. Extension cord not  
2. Reconnect extension cord  
and use cord retainer to keep  
the cord in place.  
connected to power cord.  
3. Extension cord not  
3. Connect extension cord to a  
live and properly grounded  
120V AC, 60 Hz receptacle.  
connected to power source.  
4. Circuit breaker has tripped. 4. Wait 5 minutes for motor to  
cool down. Push circuit  
breaker to reset.  
5. Loose blade or broken  
blade adapter.  
6. Operator presence control  
bar in released position.  
5. Tighten blade bolt or  
replace blade adapter.  
6. Press start button and hold  
down operator presence  
control bar to handle.  
7. Operator presence control  
bar defective.  
7. Replace operator presence  
control bar.  
Loss of power  
1. Rear of lawn mower  
housing or cutting blade  
dragging in heavy grass.  
2. Cutting too much grass.  
3. Buildup of grass, leaves,  
and trash under mower.  
4. Walking speed too fast.  
1. Raise cutting height.  
2. Raise cutting height.  
3. Clean underside of mower  
housing.  
4. Cut at slower walking speed.  
Poor cut –  
uneven  
1. Worn, bent or loose blade.  
1. Replace blade. Tighten  
blade bolt.  
2. Clean underside of  
mower housing.  
2. Buildup of grass, leaves  
and trash under mower.  
Excessive  
vibration  
1. Worn, bent or loose blade.  
1. Replace blade. Tighten  
blade bolt.  
Grass catcher  
not filling  
(If so equipped)  
1. Cutting height too low.  
2. Lift on blade worn off.  
3. Catcher not venting air.  
1. Raise cutting height.  
2. Replace blade.  
3. Clean grass catcher.  
Hard to push  
1. Grass is too high or wheel  
height is too low.  
1. Raise cutting height.  
2. Lawn mower housing or  
or cutting blade dragging  
in grass.  
3. Grass catcher too full.  
4. Handle height position not  
right for you.  
2. Raise lawn mower housing  
one (1) setting higher.  
3. Empty grass catcher.  
4. Adjust handle height to suit.  
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LIMITED WARRANTY  
The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product as  
manufactured is free from defects in materials and workmanship. For a period of  
two (2) years from date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser, we will re-  
pair or replace, at our option, without charge for parts or labor incurred in replacing  
parts, any part which we find to be defective due to materials or workmanship. This  
Warranty is subject to the following limitations and exclusions.  
1. This warranty does not apply to the engine, transaxle/transmission components,  
battery (except as noted below) or components parts thereof. Please refer to the  
applicable manufacturer's warranty on these items.  
2. Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment unit or at-  
tachment are the responsibility of the purchaser. Transportation charges for any  
parts submitted for replacement under this warranty must be paid by the pur-  
chaser unless such return is requested by the manufacturer.  
3. Battery Warranty: On products equipped with a Battery, we will replace, without  
charge to you, any battery which we find to be defective in manufacture, during  
the first ninety (90) days of ownership. After ninety (90) days, we will exchange  
the Battery, charging you 1/12 of the price of a new Battery for each full month  
from the date of the original sale. Battery must be maintained in accordance with  
the instructions furnished.  
4. The Warranty period for any products used for rental or commercial purposes is  
limited to 45 days from the date of original purchase.  
5. This Warranty applies only to products which have been properly assembled,  
adjusted, operated, and maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished.  
This Warranty does not apply to any product which has been subjected to al-  
teration, misuse, abuse, improper assembly or installation, delivery damage, or to  
normal wear of the product.  
6. Exclusions: Excluded from this Warranty are belts, blades, blade adapters, nor-  
mal wear, normal adjustments, standard hardware and normal maintenance.  
7. In the event you have a claim under this Warranty, you must return the product to  
an authorized service dealer.  
Should you have any unanswered questions concerning this Warranty, contact:  
In Canada contact:  
Weed Eater  
Weed Eater  
Customer Service Department  
9335 Harris Corners Parkway  
Charlotte, NC 28269 USA  
Customer Service Department  
5855 Terry Fox Way  
Mississauga, Ontario L5V 3E4  
giving the model number, serial number and date of purchase of your product and  
the name and address of the authorized dealer from whom it was purchased.  
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL  
DAMAGES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE SAME  
TIME PERIODS STATED HEREIN FOR OUR EXPRESSED WARRANTIES.  
Some areas do not allow the limitation of consequential damages or limitations  
of how long an implied Warranty may last, so the above limitations or exclusions  
may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may  
have other rights which vary from locale to locale.  
This is a limited Warranty within the meaning of that term as defined in the Mag-  
nuson-Moss Act of 1975.  
 

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