out important safety instructions

which, if not followed, could

When you see this symbol.

built to be operated according

to the safe operation practices in

this manual. As with any type of

power equipment, carelessness

or error on the part of the operator can result

in serious injury. This machine is capable of

amputating fingers, hands, toes and feet and

known to the state of

California to cause cancer,

birth defects or other

in its entirety before attempting

to assemble this machine. Read,

understand, and follow all instructions

2. This machine is a precision piece of

power equipment, not a plaything.

Therefore, exercise extreme caution

at all times. Your machine has been

designed to perform one job: to mow

grass. Do not use it for any other

3. Do not overload the lawn mower — it

will do the job better and safer at the

supervised by a parent. Only responsible

individuals who are familiar with these

rules of safe operation should be

allowed to use this machine.

the equipment is to be used. Remove

all stones, sticks, wire, bones, toys and

other foreign objects which could be

tripped over or picked up and thrown

by the blade. Thrown objects can

material to ricochet back toward the

operator.

6. To help avoid blade contact or a thrown

object injury, stay in operator zone

behind handles and keep children,

bystanders and pets out of the area

while mower is in operation. Stop

machine if anyone enters area.

goggles during operation and while

and close-fitting slacks and shirts. Shirts

and pants that cover the arms and legs

and steel-toed shoes are recommended.

Never operate this machine in bare feet,

sandals, slippery or light weight (e.g.

parts or under cutting deck. Contact

with blade can amputate hands and feet.

Do not hold on to the mower if you are

falling; release the handle immediately.

13. Never pull the mower back toward

you while you are walking. If you must

back the mower away from a wall or

obstruction first look down and behind

to avoid tripping and then follow these

steps:

area. If the slope is greater than 15 degrees, do

2. Remove the battery(ies) from the

machine when not in use.

3. When servicing use only identical

replacement parts listed in this manual.

“Use of parts which do not meet the

original equipment specifications may

lead to improper performance and

compromise safety!”

4. Before cleaning, repairing, or inspecting,

make certain the blade and all moving

parts have stopped. Remove the key to

or removing material from the lawn

6. Follow instructions for lubricating and

changing accessories.

free of grass, leaves and debris build-up.

bolts at frequent intervals for proper

tightness. Also, visually inspect blade

for damage (e.g., bent, cracked, and

worn). Replace blade with the original

equipment manufacturer’s (OEM) blade

only, listed in this manual.

be sure the equipment is in safe working

condition.

13. Never tamper with safety devices. Check

14. Never attempt to make cutting height

adjustments while the mower is running.

motor, remove the key, and thoroughly

inspect the mower for any damage.

battery charger to charge 4144

or 6216 batteries. DO NOT

attempt to charge any other

charger to an AC voltage that differs

2. An extension cord should not be used

unless absolutely necessary. Use of

an improper extension cord could

result in a risk of fire, electric shock or

4. Make sure the extension cord is heavy

enough to carry the current drawn by

the charger. An undersized extension

cord will cause a drop in line voltage,

resulting in a loss of power and

overheating. If in doubt, use the next

gauge number, the heavier the cord.

condition. Inspect the power cord and

extension cord periodically. Look closely

for deterioration, cuts or cracks in the

insulation. If a cord is damaged in any

manner while plugged in, disconnect

the cord from both the outlet and the

charger. Do not use a damaged cord.

Damaged cords should be repaired or

8. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)

protection should be provided on the

circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used with

safety, use receptacles with built-in GFCI

cords might be stepped on, tripped over

or subjected to damage.

material such as steel wool, aluminum

foil or other foreign particles into the

charger port.

13. Do not probe the charger with

conductive material. There is a risk of

14. Do not cover the battery charger. The

battery charger may overheat.

charger to overheat. If they are warm,

This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine before

attempting to assemble and operate.

The machine is heavy and can speed up when going downhill. Be prepared to maintain control of the machine. To avoid loss of control, operate across slopes, not up and down. When turning,

turn uphill, not down. Do not operate machine on slopes in excess of 15 degrees.

instructions in this manual.

† If Equipped

side upper and lower handle together.

2. Remove any packing material which may

be between upper and lower handles.

3. Remove the packaging with wing knob

and upper handle. Thread wing knob

onto bolt. See Figure 2-1 insets.

6. Secure the upper handle and lower

handle by tightening the wing knobs.

See Figure 2-1 insets.

release the handle adjustment pins from

the handle bracket. See Figure 2-2 insets.

8. Rotate the levers (a) up perpendicular to

Thank you for purchasing this product. It was carefully engineered to

All information in this manual is relative to the most recent product

information available at the time of printing. Review this manual frequently

to familiarize yourself with the machine, its features and operation. Please

grass catcher (if needed). Make certain

bag is turned right side out before

assembling (warning label will be on the

Press the charge meter button on the battery.

See Figure 2-5. The number of lights that

illuminate will indicate the current charge

level of the battery. If all four lights are dark,

charge the battery before any further use. See

Charging Battery on page 8 in the Assembly &

While in use, lithium-ion batteries

provide power with minimal power fade.

When the battery is fully discharged, it will

immediately cut power to the mower and

require charging.

2. Insert the battery into the charging

dock. The LED should illuminate.

See Figure 2-6.

If LED does not light:

• Make sure the battery is fully inserted

into the charging dock.

mulch plug. See Figure 2-8.

The cutting height adjustment lever is located

above the front and rear left wheel.