LawnMaster MEB1246M User manual

Read all safety rules and instructions carefully before operating this tool.
Distributed By Cleva North America 601 Regent Park Court Greenville, SC 29607 (866)-384-8432
Lisez toutes les règles et consignes de sécurité avant d'utiliser cette tondeuse.
Distribuée par Cleva North America 601 Regency Park Court, Greenville, SC 29607 (866)-384-8432
Lea cuidadosamente todas las normas de seguridad e instrucciones antes de utilizar esta herramienta.
Distribuidapor Cleva North America 601 Regency Park Court, Greenville, SC 29607 (866)-384-8432
MNL_MEB1246M_V1
Operators Manual / Guide D'utilisation / Manual Del Operario
18" Electric Mower MEB1246M
Tondeuse Électrique MEB1246M 45,7 cm (18 po)
Podadora Eléctrica De 18" MEB1246M
EN p. 2
FR p. 27
SP p. 52

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CONTENTS 2
SPECIFICATIONS 2
INTRODUCTION 3
GENERAL SAFETY RULES 3-5
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES 5-6
SYMBOLS 7-8
ELECTRICAL 9-10
FEATURES 11-12
ASSEMBLY 12-15
OPERATION 15-17
MAINTENANCE 18-21
TROUBLESHOOTING 22
WARRANTY 23
EXPLODED VIEW / PARTS LIST 24-25
NOTES 26-27
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS
Electric Mower MEB1246M
Voltage 120 V~60Hz
Electricity 12.5 A
Motor Speed 3600 r/min
Cutting Width 18 inch (457mm)
Cutting height adjustment 1.35-3.35 inch (35-85mm); 6 levels
Volume of catch bag 18.5 gallon (70liters)
Wheel size 8/10 inch (200/255mm)
Weight 59.1 lbs (26.81kg)

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until you are sure the blade has stopped rotating.
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create a risk of serious injury to the user, or damage to the product.
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authorized service center to avoid risk.
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this product. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.

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before removing and replacing grass catcher,
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repair. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
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product.
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insulation. Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded.
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result in serious personal injury.
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shock resulting in serious injury.
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FEATURES
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FEATURES
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4) Lift Handle - makes lifting & moving simpler & safer.
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the grass catcher are seated on the door rod.
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STARTING/STOPPING THE MOWER (See Fig. 16)
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clippings.
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various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove
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