Redback 106491 User manual

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MODELS # 106491 (Self-Propelled) and #106648
Operation Manual
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Part # 106660 Rev A
120V Lithium Ion Cordless Lawn Mower

1100 W 120th Ave, Suite 600
Westminster, CO 80234 • 720-287-5182
For Service or Questions
Call 1-877-487-8275
720-287-5182
www.redbackpowerusa.com
Redback products are distributed by

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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information
Intended Use ...........................................................................................4
Personal Protective Equipment ...........................................................4
General Safety ........................................................................................5
Safety Icons ............................................................................................6
Assembly.....................................................................................................7
Overview of Components.........................................................................8
Operation.....................................................................................................9
Maintenance ............................................................................................10
Storage ......................................................................................................11
Warranty & Specifications ..................................................Back Cover

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Important Safety Information
WARNING: Read and thoroughly understand all instructions and
safety information before assembling or operating the lawn mower.
Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death. Do not allow
anyone to operate this lawn mower who has not read this manual.
As with all power equipment, a lawn mower can be dangerous if
assembled or used improperly. Do not operate this lawn mower if
you have doubts or questions concerning safe operation.
Call our customer service department at 720-287-5182,
1-877-487-8275, or visit www.redbackpowerusa.com if you
have any questions or concerns about the safe operation of this
equipment.
Intended Use
Do not use the lawn mower for any purpose other than for which
it was designed. Any other use is unauthorized and may result in
serious injury or death.
Personal Protective Equipment
When operating this lawn mower it is essential that you wear
safety gear including goggles or safety glasses, steel-toed shoes
and tight tting gloves (no loose cuffs or draw strings). Always
wear ear plugs or sound deafening headphones to protect against
hearing loss when operating this mower. Always wear sturdy
footwear. Never wear sandals, sneakers or open shoes, and never
operate the lawn mower with bare feet. Do not wear loose clothing
that might get caught in moving parts.
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WARNING
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DANGER

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Important Safety Information
General Safety
Failure to follow warnings, cautions, assembly and operation
instructions in the Operation Manual may result in serious injury or
death.
READ THE OPERATION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATION.
• Do not permit children to operate this equipment at any time.
•Do not permit others that have not read and understood the
complete Operation Manual to operate this equipment.
• The lawn mower can propel objects it strikes at high speeds. Keep
all people and pets a minimum of 10 feet away from the work
area when operating the lawn mower. It is recommended to wear
heavy long pants during operation.
• Do not operate the lawn mower when under the inuence of
alcohol, drugs or medication.
• Do not allow a person who is tired or otherwise impaired or not
completely alert to operate the lawn mower.
• Do not operate the lawn mower in rain or other wet conditions.
Protect the lawn mower from rain.
• Always keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from the
lawn mower.
• The battery should be removed before any repairs are attempted.
Battery tool use and care
• Recharge only with the charger specied by the manufacturer. A
charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a
risk of re when used with another battery pack.
• Use power tools only with specically designated battery packs.
Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and re.
• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal
objects like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small
metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to
another. Shorting the battery terminals may cause burns or a re.
• Under certain conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery;
avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, ush with water. If
liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected
from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
•DO NOT USE BATTERIES WITH DAMAGED CASES. Dispose of
batteries properly. Do not dispose of batteries in household waste.
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DANGER
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DANGER

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Important Safety Information
Safety Icons
Safety icons are embossed into the discharge ap of the
grass catcher receptacle on the lawn mower to remind you of
important information while you are operating the unit.
Safety Decals
Safety decals on the lawn mower are to remind you of important
information while you are operating the unit. Make sure all
decals are attached and in readable condition. Replace missing
or defaced decals. Contact Redback USA at 1-877-487-8275 for
replacement decals.
Use caution when operating this power
equipment
A lawn mower can eject objects at high
speeds. Use caution when operating
around other people and pets.
Use caution when operating the lawn
mower on slopes.
Use caution when handling, dangerous
pinch points!
Stop the engine and remove the key
before removing obstacles in mower’s
path.
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Read and understand the Operation
Manual before operating the lawn mower.
A lawn mower can eject objects at high
speeds. Use caution when operating near
walls, fences and other obstacles.
Remove key before making adjustments
or performing maintenance.
Keep feet and hands away from underside
of mower: blades are extremely sharp!
Avoid operating in the rain, protect the
battery and mower from wet conditions.
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KEEP HANDS and FEET AWAY
DANGER
WARNING
▪Risk of eye injury. Use safety glasses or other eye protection.
▪Read the operator’s manual before using.
▪Keep bystanders/children away.
▪Remove obstacles in path that could be thrown.
▪Risk of injury. Do not operate without safety guards in place.
▪Risk of electric shock. Do not expose to water or wet ground.
▪Remove battery before performing maintenance.
▪For use only with Redback 120V batteries.
AVERTISSEMENT
▪Risque de blessure à l'œil. Utiliser des lunettes de protection des yeux ou autres.
▪Lire le manuel de l'opérateur avant l'utilisation.
▪S'assurer que les enfants/route.
▪Lever les obstacles dans la voie qui pourrait être jeté .
▪Risque de blessure. Ne faites pas fonctionner sans les protections de sécurité en place.
▪Risque de choc électrique. Ne pas exposer à l'eau ou le sol humide.
▪Retirez la batterie avant d'effectuer l'entretien.
▪À N'utiliser qu'avec les batteries 120V Redback.
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130mm
40mm
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Assembly
Attaching the Handlebars
Fold the lower handle upwards. Insert a hex bolt into the top hole
and fasten with a hex nut. Insert a carriage bolt into the bottom
hole and secure with a washer and a triangle knob (see Figure 1).
Place the upper handle on the lower handle aligning the hole in the
lower handlebar assembly with one of the three holes in the upper
handlebar assembly. Choose which hole to use depending upon the
desired overall height of the handlebars.
Insert the carriage bolt through the holes in the upper handle, the
lower handle and a washer and attach the triangle knob. Turn the
triangle knob to tighten securely (see Figure 2).
Attaching the Grass Catcher
Lift the discharge ap. Hook the grass catcher bag into the lawn-
mower. Fold the discharge ap down again .
Adjusting the Cutting Height
The cutting height can be varied in 7 increments from 1 to 3.35
inches with the cutting height adjustment. Pull the handle outwards
slightly to set the required cutting height and release the lever.
Inserting/Replacing the Battery
Charge the battery as described in the charger operation manual.
Open the battery cover 1. Press the charged battery into the
power tool until it clicks into place 2. Close the battery cover 3.
To remove, press the release button 1 and pull out the battery 2.
Protect the battery contacts when the battery is not being used.
Metal objects may short-circuit the contacts and pose
both an explosion and fire hazard!
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CAUTION
Figure 1
CARRIAGE
BOLT
HEX
BOLT
HEX
NUT
WASHER
TRIANGLE
KNOB
WASHER
TRIANGLE
KNOB
Figure 2
1
2
1
2
3
CARRIAGE
BOLT

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Overview of Components
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
DRIVE SPEED
ADJUSTMENT
(MODEL 106491)
DISCHARGE
FLAP
LOWER
HANDLEBAR
UPPER
HANDLEBAR
SWITCH
INTERLOCK
BLADE
ACTIVATION BAR
GRASS
CATCHER
SAFETY
KEY
BATTERY
LED
INDICATOR
CUTTING
HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
SIDE
DISCHARGE
DRIVE
ACTIVATION BAR
(MODEL 106491)
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT

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Operation
Safety key
The lawn mower has a safety key. The key is located under the
battery cover. When the key is removed the power supply to the
motor is interrupted. To insert the safety key press down until the
key clicks into place. To remove the key, press the lock and pull out
the safety key.
Remove the safety key if the unit is left unattended;
before adjusting, cleaning or performing other work on the unit;
before removing blockages or obstacles in the lawn mowers path.
Powering the Lawn Mower
To switch ON press the switch interlock and hold down. Pull the
power activation bar back towards the handle. The motor starts.
On self-propelled models (#106491) pull the drive activation bar up
towards the handle to engage the drive. Adjust the speed with the
drive speed adjustment knob on the handlebar.
Turning the Lawn Mower Off
Release the blade activation bar to turn the motor off.
After releasing the blade activation bar, the cutter bar continues
running briefly. Risk of injury!
Battery Charge Indicator
The unit has a LED battery charge indicator on the handlebar. The
LED shows 4 meaning there is 100% battery power, 3 is 75% power,
2 is 50% power, 1 is 25% power and 0 indicates there is no power .
Removing the Grass Catcher
If the grass catcher bag is full it should be emptied immediately.
Switch the motor off. Wait until the motor and blades stop.
Lift the discharge ap. Remove the grass catcher. Before
reattaching the catcher, remove any obstructions from the cutting
area. Disconnect the safety key and battery before clearing debris
from the cutting area.
Mowing without the Grass Catcher
When working without the catcher, the mowed grass is ejected
directly downwards or through the side discharge.
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CAUTION
“4” ~ 100%
“3” ~ 75%
“2” ~ 50%
“1” ~ 25%
“0” ~ 0%
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WARNING

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Maintenance
Before performing any maintenance on the lawn mower,
remove the battery.
Cleaning the Lawn Mower
Remove the battery. Remove the grass catcher. Do not use
water or liquid detergents. Whenever possible, always clean
the unit directly after mowing. After mowing, always clean
the lawnmower with a hand brush. Remove grass residues
carefully out of the cutting area. Remove stuck clipping
deposits using a stiff brush. Keep the ventilation slots clean
and dust-free.
Cleaning the Grass Catcher
For thorough cleaning, the grass catcher can be cleaned
with a hose.
Replacing/Sharpening the Cutting Blade
To protect against injury from the cutting blade, have a lawn
mower repair service replace or sharpen the cutting blade.
Repairs
Check the unit for damage. Repairs may be carried out by an
authorized customer service center only.
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CAUTION

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Storage
Storage
Remove the safety key and remove the battery from the mower
before storing. Store the lawn mower in a dry, dust-free and frost-
free place ideally in a temperature range of 50° - 77°F (10-25 °C).
Store the battery and the unit separately.
Folding the Lawn Mower
The handle bar can be folded down to facilitate storage and
transport. Loosen the triangle knobs on either side of the upper
handlebars and move the handlebar backwards.
Charge the battery before storing the unit in winter. Keep the unit,
in particular its plastic components, away from brake uids, petrol,
petroleum products, penetrating oil, etc. They contain chemical
substances which may damage, attack or destroy the plastic
components of the unit.
Remove the battery from the lawn mower when not in use.
Disposal Information
Recycle raw materials instead of disposing as waste.
Battery, accessories and packaging should be recycled in an
environmentally friendly manner. Plastic parts are identied for
recycling according to material type.
Do not use batteries with damaged casing.
Do not attempt to open batteries.
Do not dispose of in fire, water or household waste.
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CAUTION

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Date of Purchase
Place of Purchase
Warranty & Specications
IMPORTANT NOTICE
We, the manufacturer, reserve the right to change the product and/
or specications in this manual without notication. The manual is for
information usage only and the pictures and drawings depicted herein are
for reference only.
Warranty Repair and Service
Do not return this product to the store for warranty issues or repair. Call
our customer service department at 720-287-5182, 1-877-487-8275, or visit
www.redbackpowerusa.com for the location of the nearest service center.
Record the information below for future reference.
1100 W 120th Ave., Suite 600
Westminster, CO 80234 • 720-287-5182
Redback products are distributed by For Service or Questions
Call 1-877-487-8275
720-287-5182
www.redbackpowerusa.com
SKU/Part No. 106491 106648
Description 120V Lithium Ion Cordless Lawn Mower 120V Lithium Ion Cordless Lawn Mower
Drive Self-Propelled Manual (push)
Rated Voltage 120 Volts DC 120 Volts DC
Idle Speed 2800rpm/3300rpm 2800rpm/3300rpm
Cutting Width 21 inches (533mm) 21 inches (533mm)
Cutting Height 1.10 - 3.25 inches (30mm - 80mm) 1.10 - 3.25 inches (30mm - 80mm)
Grass Catcher Capacity 1.75 Bushels (60L) 1.75 Bushels (60L)
Wheel Size 10” (rear), 7” (front) 10” (rear), 7” (front)
Shipping Weight 68.3 Lbs. (31Kg) w/o battery 61.7 Lbs. (28Kg) w/o battery
Battery 3.0Ah (included) 3.0Ah (included)
Battery Charger 1.0A Charger (included) 1.0A Charger (included)
Run Time Up to 55 minutes/charge Up to 65 minutes/charge
Warranty 3 Year Limited Warranty 3 Year Limited Warranty