Weed Eater 438175 manual

OPERA T OR’S MANUAL MODEL NUMBER WE18XP BA TTER Y -POWERED, SELF-PROPELLED, 2-IN-1, 18" ROT AR Y LA WN MOWER 438175[...]

2 Safety Rules ................. 2-4 Battery Disposal .............. 5 Assembly ...................... 5-6 Storage .......................... 14 T roubleshooting ............. 15 Warranty ........................ 16 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Pre-Operation .................. 7 Operation .................... 8-1 1 Maintenance ............. 12-13 MOWER SAFET[...]

3 I. GENERAL OPERA TION • 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 respo[...]

4 IV . GENERAL SER VICE • 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, l[...]

5 ENVIRONMENT ALL Y SAFE BA TTER Y DISPOSAL The following toxic and corrosive materials are in the battery used in this battery pack: a toxic material. W ARNING: All toxic materials must be disposed of in a specifi ed manner to prevent contamination of the environment. Dispose of batteries according to local by-laws because this Lead-Acid battery [...]

6 Battery Battery charger Jack cover LED indicator lights Switch Red Y ellow Green Green Green ASSEMBL Y TO PREP ARE BA TTER Y NOTE: Y our battery must be charged be- fore you can start your lawn mower . A void charging battery in extremely hot or cold temperatures. IMPORT ANT : Do not store charger inside of motor or on top of battery . W ARNING: [...]

7 PRE-OPERA TION W ARNING: This mower is for outdoor use only . Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations. • 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 loo[...]

8 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. W ARNING: The blade turns when the motor is running. KNOW YOUR LA WN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERA TING YOUR LA WN M[...]

9 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 ad just ments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. LEVER BACKWARD TO R[...]

10 TO CONVERT MOWER Y our lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher . T o convert to bagging: • Open rear door and remove mulcher plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe place. • Y ou can now install grass catcher . • T o convert to mulching operation, install mulcher plug into rear discharge open- ing of mower . CAUTION: Do not run you[...]

11 MAX 1/3 MOWING TIPS CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher blade attachments on your mower . Such attachments are hazardous, will damage your mower and could void your warranty . • Under certain conditions, such as when mowing very tall grass, raise the mower height on the fi rst cut to avoid overheat- ing the motor , and to avoid leaving clumps of [...]

12 GENERAL RECOMMENDA TIONS The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. T o receive full value from the war ranty , operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual. Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit. All adjustments in the Se[...]

13 Blade nut Square washer Insulator washer Blade T railing edge LA WN MOWER Always observe safety rules when per- forming any main te nance. IMPORT ANT : Remove battery from mow- er before servicing, cleaning or removing material from lawn mower . TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi cals which can harm rub- ber . ?[...]

14 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. BA TTERY IMPORT ANT : Battery should always be stored in a fully charged state. Charge every two weeks, even when not in use. (See “T o Prepare Battery” in the Assembly section of this manual.) W ARNING: Do no[...]

15 Does not start 1. Start button not depressed. 1. Press start button and hold down operator presence control bar to handle. 2. Battery not properly seated. 2. Reinstall battery . 3. Weak Battery . 3. Remove battery and charge. 4. Loose blade or broken 4. Tighten blade bolt or blade adapter. replace blade adapter. 5. Operator presence control 5. P[...]

LIMITED W ARRANTY 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 replaci[...]