Weed Eater 438184 manual

OPERA T OR’S MANUAL MODEL NUMBER WE20C ELECTRIC-POWERED, 3-IN-1, 20" ROT AR Y LA WN MOWER 438184[...]

2 Safety Rules ................. 2-4 Assembly ......................... 4 Pre-Operation ............... 5-6 Storage .......................... 14 T roubleshooting ............. 15 Warranty ........................ 16 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Operation .................... 7-1 1 Maintenance ............. 12-13 CAUTION or WARNING DANGER: Cut hazard - keep [...]

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 PRE-OPERA TION POLARIZED APPLIANCE CONNECTIONS T o 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 fi t into a polar- ized extension cord only one way . If the plug does not fi t fully into the extension[...]

6 PRE-OPERA TION T o reduce the likelihood of disconnec- 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 – I[...]

7 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[...]

8 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. HOW TO USE YOUR LA [...]

9 LEVER BACKWARD TO RAISE MOWER LEVER FORW ARD TO LOWER MOWER Height adjuster lever TO A TT ACH GRASS CA TCH ER 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 mower housing when the rear door is low- ered onto the grass catch er frame. CAUTIO[...]

10 Mulcher plug TO CONVERT MOWER Y our lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher . T o convert to bagging or discharging: REAR 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 or discharging operation, install mulcher plug into rea[...]

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 reduce pushing effort, to avoid over heat ing the motor , and t[...]

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 : Always unplug electric mow- ers 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. EXTENSION CORD • Wipe extension cord to remove any foreign substances such as oil or stains. IMPORT ANT : Replace extension cord if cut or damaged in any way . • Wind cord in a series of equal loops to prevent[...]

15 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 connected to power cord. and use cord retainer to keep the cord in place. 3. Extension cord not 3. Connect extension cord to a connected to power source. live and properly gr[...]

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[...]