Spear & Jackson S4040X2CR User guide

ORIGINAL
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
Important - Please read these instructions
fully before starting assembly
These instructions contain important information that will help
you get the best from your mower, ensuring it is assembled correctly
and safely. If you need help or have damaged or missing parts,
call the Customer Helpline on 0345 605 2067
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40cm 40V
Cordless
Lawnmower
S4040X2CR
SAN NO.: 0321/8019/14ZA

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CONTENTS
Safety Information.................................................................................................... 04
Description of symbols............................................................................................. 04
General safety........................................................................................................... 06
Operating safety........................................................................................................ 06
Maintenance and storage safety............................................................................... 14
Intended use............................................................................................................. 17
Box Contents ............................................................................................................ 18
Assembly .................................................................................................................. 19
Unpacking................................................................................................................. 19
Handle assembly ........................................................................................................ 19
Fixing the cable ......................................................................................................... 20
Assembling the grass bag ........................................................................................ 20
Operation ................................................................................................................. 21
Charging the battery pack........................................................................................ 21
Power indicator......................................................................................................... 22
Low capacity warning............................................................................................... 22
Battery life ................................................................................................................ 23
Mower operation ....................................................................................................... 23
Battery pack removal ................................................................................................ 25
Mowing tips............................................................................................................... 25
Mowing direction ...................................................................................................... 26
Grass bag full indicator ............................................................................................. 26
Maintenance ........................................................................................................... 27
Technical Data.......................................................................................................... 30
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................ 32
Warranty................................................................................................................... 33
SPEAR & JACKSON SINCE 1760
For more than 250 years gardeners have enjoyed high quality performance and
great results using Spear & Jackson tools.
Our garden power tools combine continuous innovation and the latest in
manufacturing technologies with a proud heritage.
Each product is carefully designed with performance, comfort and durability
rmly in mind, which has earned Spear & Jackson an enviable reputation as a
maker of tools to trust.
As a testament to the quality of our products, we offer a 3 year manufacturers war-
ranty and a comprehensive after sales service.
The warranty covers manufacturing faults, however in the event that the item has
been deliberately damaged, used in a commercial environment or disassembled then
the warranty will be null and void.
Please retain proof of purchase.
We want you to get the best out of our products. Our easy-to-read instruction manual
guides you with best practice use and maintenance tips. Please call 0345 605 2067
for technical support, we can solve around 80% of questions directly over the phone.
We hope you enjoy your product and we look forward to any feedback, as this allows
us to develop even better products in the future.
3 YEAR GUARANTEE
7 DAYS A WEEK TECHNICAL SUPPORT

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WARNING SYMBOLS ON THE TOOL
Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine.
SAFETY INFORMATION
The following warning symbols appear throughout this manual and indicate the appropriate
safety measures you should take when operating and maintaining your lawnmower.
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS
Avoid using tool in the rain.
Wait until all machine components
have come to a complete stop
before touching them.
Beware of sharp blades. Blades
continue to rotate after the motor
is switched off. Remove disabling
device before performing any
maintenance tasks.
Wear ear protection.
Wear eye protection
Wear protective gloves.
The product complies with the
applicable European directives and
an evaluation method of conformity
for these directives was done.
To reduce the risk of injury, user
must read instruction manual
carefully.
Keep bystanders away. Objects
thrown by the product could hit the
user or bystanders. Always ensure
that other people and pets remain
at a safe distance from the product
when it is in operation.
Guaranteed sound power level
value is 95 dB.
WEEE symbol. Waste electrical
products should not be disposed
of with household waste. Please
recycle where facilities exist. Check
with your local authority or local
store for recycling guidelines.
Do not use mower without grass
catcher or guard in place.
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Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Only for indoor use.
Double insulation.
Protective 3.15A limited
WEEE symbol. Waste electrical
products should not be disposed
of with household waste. Please
recycle where facilities exist. Check
with your Local Authority or local
store for recycling advice.
Do not throw into water.
Do not throw on fire.
Do not subject the battery to strong
sunlight over long periods of time.
Do not leave in an area with a
temperature higher than 45 oC.
Batteries contain Li-ion. Do not
dispose of waste batteries in
domestic waste. Contact local
authority to find out how to dispose
of batteries appropriately.
WARNING SYMBOLS ON THE CHARGER
WARNING SYMBOLS ON THE BATTERY
PACK
li-ion
T/3.15A

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GENERAL SAFETY
SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine
WARNING! These
instructions are for
your safety. Ensure
that you have read
and understood these
instructions before
using the machine.
Keep these instructions
in a safe place for future
reference.
WARNING! Read all
safety warnings and
instructions. Failure to
follow the warnings
and instructions may
result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious
injury. Carefully read
the instructions for
the safe operation of
the machine. Save
all warnings and
instructions for future
reference.
■This appliance MUST NOT
be used by children and
persons with reduced
physical, sensory or
mental capabilities,
or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless
they have been given
supervision or instruction
concerning use of the
appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
■Local regulations can
restrict the age of the
operator.
■Children should be
supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the
appliance.
IMPORTANT
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE
USE
KEEP FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE
TRAINING
■Read the instructions
carefully and make sure
you fully understand them.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine
Make sure you are familiar
with the controls and the
correct use of the product.
■Never allow children or
people unfamiliar with
these instructions to
use the product. Local
regulations can restrict the
age of the operator.
■Never operate the product
while people, especially
children or pets are
nearby.
■Keep in mind that the
operator or user is
responsible for any
accidents or hazards
occurring to other people
or their property.
PREPARATION
■While operating the
product always wear
substantial footwear and
long trousers. Do not
operate this product when
barefoot or wearing open
sandals. Avoid wearing
clothing that is loose fitting
or has hanging cords or
ties.
■Thoroughly inspect the
area where the product
is to be used and remove
all objects which could be
thrown by the product.
■Before use, always visually
inspect to see that the
blade, blade bolt and
the blade assembly are
not worn or damaged.
Replace worn or damaged
components in sets
to preserve balance.
Replace any damaged or
unreadable labels.
■Ensure the switch is in the
off position before inserting
the battery pack. Inserting
the battery pack into a
machine that is switched
on can result in injury.
OPERATION
■Use the tool only with
specifically designated
battery packs. Use of any
OPERATING SAFETY

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine
other battery packs will
increase the risk of injury
and fire.
■Only operate the product
in daylight or in good
artificial light.
■Do not expose tool and
charger to rain or wet
conditions. If a tool or
charger is exposed to
moisture this will increase
the risk of electric shock.
■Avoid operating the
product on wet grass.
■Always be sure of your
footing on slopes.
■Walk, never run.
■Mow across the face of
slopes, never up and
down.
■Exercise extreme caution
when changing direction
on slopes.
■Do not mow excessively
steep slopes.
■Use extreme caution when
reversing or pulling the
product towards you.
■Stop the blades if the
product has to be tilted
for transportation, when
crossing surfaces other
than grass and when
transporting the product
to and from the area to be
mowed.
■Never operate the product
with defective guards or
shields or without safety
devices in place such
as deflectors or grass
collector.
■When switching on motor
keep feet well away from
blades.
■Do not tilt the product
when switching on the
motor, except if the
product has to be tilted
for starting. In this case,
do not tilt it more than
absolutely necessary and
lift only the part furthest
away from the operator.
■Do not start the product
when standing in front of
the discharge opening.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine
■Do not put hands or feet
near or under rotating
parts.
■Keep clear of the
discharge opening at all
times.
■Do not transport the
product while the cutting
blade is running.
■Stop the product and
remove the key/battery
pack from the machine
and make sure that all
moving parts have come
to a complete stop:
• Whenever the product is
left unattended.
• Before clearing
blockages or unclogging
chute.
• Before checking,
cleaning or working on the
product.
• After striking a foreign
object. Make sure to
inspect the product for
damage and make repairs
before restarting the
product.
■If the product starts to
vibrate abnormally:
• Inspect for any
damages.
• Replace or repair any
damaged parts.
• Check for and tighten
any loose parts.
WARNING! This
appliance can be used
by children aged from
8 years and above and
persons with reduced
physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or
lack of experience and
knowledge if they have
been given supervision
or instruction
concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way
and understand the
hazards involved.
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
FOR YOUR BATTERY CHARGER

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine
WARNING! Children
shall not play with the
appliance.
WARNING! Cleaning
and user maintenance
shall not be made
by children without
supervision.
WARNING! Do not
recharge non-
rechargeable batteries,
as they can overheat
and break.
CHARGING
■Recharge only with the
charger specified by the
manufacturer. Do not use
the original charger on
other li-ion batteries or on
any other type of battery
as this will increase the risk
of fire or explosion.
■Check the battery charger,
cable and plug before
each use. Do not use
the battery charger if
damaged. Do not open
the battery charger
yourself; charger must
be repaired by qualified
personnel using original
spare parts.
■The charger is designed to
use a standard household
230-240 V~ 50Hz power
source, always ensure
that the plug matches the
outlet.
■Never modify the plug in
any way, this will reduce
the risk of electric shock.
■Do not abuse the cord of
charger. Never use the
cord for carrying, pulling
or unplugging the charger.
Keep cord away from
heat, oil, sharp edges or
moving parts. Damaged or
entangled cords increases
the risk of electric shock.
■Make sure the charger
cord is positioned so
that it will not be stepped
on, tripped over or get
damaged.
■Keep the battery charger
clean. Contamination can
SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine
increase the risk of electric
shock.
■Protect the battery charger
from rain and moisture.
If water accesses the
battery charger there is an
increased risk of electric
shock.
■Battery will heat up whilst
charging. To reduce
the risk of fire, do not
operate battery charger on
flammable surfaces such
as paper or textiles.
■The temperature range
over which the battery
pack can be charged is
typically between 5ºC-45
ºC. Attempts to charge
outwith the prescribed
temperature range may
automatically be blocked
by the protection circuitry
of the battery pack.
Longest life and best
performance can be
obtained if the battery
pack is charged at room
temperature.
■Disconnect charger from
the power supply when
not in use. This will reduce
the risk of electric shock or
damage to the charger.
■Do not dismantle, open or
shred secondary cells or
batteries.
■Keep batteries out of the
reach of children
■Do not expose cells or
batteries to heat or fire.
Avoid storage in direct
sunlight.
■Do not short-circuit a cell
or a battery.
■Do not store cells or
batteries haphazardly in
an area where they may
short-circuit each other
or be short-circuited by
other metal objects. Do
not carry individual battery
packs in your pockets or
bag as they could short-
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
FOR BATTERY PACK

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine
circuit against other metal
items.
■Do not remove a cell or
battery from its original
packaging until required
for use.
■Do not subject cells or
batteries to mechanical
shock.
■In the event of a cell
leaking, do not allow the
liquid to come in contact
with the skin or eyes. If
contact has been made,
wash the affected area
with copious amounts of
water and seek medical
advice.
■Do not use any charger
other than that specifically
provided for use with the
equipment.
■Observe the plus (+)
and minus (−) marks
on the cell, battery and
equipment.
■Do not use any battery
which is not designed for
use with the equipment.
■Do not mix cells of
different manufacture,
capacity, size or type
within a device.
■Battery usage by children
should be supervised.
■Seek medical advice
immediately if a cell
or a battery has been
swallowed.
■Always purchase the
battery recommended by
the device manufacturer
for the equipment.
■Keep batteries clean and
dry.
■Wipe the cell or battery
terminals with a clean dry
cloth if they become dirty.
■Secondary batteries need
to be charged before use.
Always use the correct
charger and refer to the
manufacturer’s instructions
or equipment manual
for proper charging
instructions.
■Do not leave a battery on
prolonged charge when
SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine
not in use.
■After extended periods
of storage, it may be
necessary to charge and
discharge the batteries
several times to obtain
maximum performance.
■Retain the original product
literature for future
reference.
■Use the cell or battery only
in the application for which
it was intended.
■When possible, remove
the battery from the
equipment when not in
use.
■Dispose of properly.
■Should a li-ion battery
catch fire, ensure to use
the correct fire extinguisher
to combat the fire. DO
NOT THROW WATER
ON A BURNING LI-ION
BATTERY.
■If the battery pack
becomes too hot during
charging, disconnect and
switch off immediately.
Contact the service centre
directly.
■Recharge battery pack
immediately when the
power output starts to
slow. DO NOT CONTINUE
TO USE PRODUCT WHEN
BATTERY LEVEL IS LOW.
■To prevent serious damage
to the battery, charge in
temperatures above 5ºC
or below 45ºC. Longest
life and best performance
can be achieved when
battery is charged at room
temperature.
■If the battery temperature
is above 45ºC it must be
allowed to cool before
putting it into the charging
station.

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine
■Remove the battery-pack
and safety key before
carrying out maintenance
or cleaning work.
■Keep all nuts, bolts and
screws tight to be sure
the product is in a safe
working condition.
■Use only the
manufacturer’s
recommended
replacement parts and
accessories.
■Inspect and maintain the
machine regularly. Machine
repairs should only be
undertaken by authorised
personnel. Check the
grass collector frequently
for wear or deterioration.
■Be careful when adjusting
the product to prevent
trapping fingers between
moving blades or other
fixed parts of the product.
■Always allow the product
to cool down before
storing.
■When servicing the blades
be aware that even though
the power source is
switched off, the blades
can still move.
■Replace worn or damaged
parts for safety. Use only
genuine replacement parts
and accessories.
■DO NOT attempt to
open the charger and
battery pack. There are
no customer serviceable
parts inside. Return to any
authorised service centre.
■Store the appliance with
battery pack fully charged
at room temperature
(around 20ºC).
■Every deep discharge
cycle decreases the
capacity of battery pack.
To prolong battery life,
it is recommended that
you charge the battery
every six months within
extended periods of time
when the product is not in
use.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine
■When not in use, store the
machine out of the reach
of children.
SERVICING
■Have your tool repaired
by an authorised
service agent. This
tool is manufactured
in accordance with the
relevant safety regulations.
To avoid danger,
equipment must only
be repaired by qualified
technicians.
■Only use parts and
accessories made for
this machine by the
manufacturer. Failure to do
so can result in personal
injury.
WARNING! Ensure you
read, understand
and follow the safety
directives in this
manual. This will help
to prevent hazards and
risks to the operator
and their surroundings.
■Be alert when using the
machine, this will allow
you to recognise and
handles risks early. Fast
intervention can prevent
serious injury and damage
to property.
■Disconnect the product
from the power supply in
the event of a malfunction.
Have the machine
inspected by a qualified
person before restarting
the machine.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
SAFETY
EMERGENCY

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SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine
WARNING! Even if
you are operating
the machine in
accordance with all
safety requirements,
potential risks of injury
and damage remain.
The following dangers
can arise in connection
with the structure and
design of this machine:
■Health defects resulting
from vibration emission
if the machine is being
used over long periods
of time or not adequately
managed and properly
maintained.
■Injuries and damage to
property due to broken
application tools or
sudden impact of hidden
objects during use.
■Danger of injury and
property damage caused
by flying objects. Do not
abuse the cord. Never
use the cord for carrying,
pulling or unplugging the
machine. Keep the cord
away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts.
Damaged or entangled
cords increase the risk of
electric shock.
WARNING! This
machine produces
an electromagnetic
field during operation!
This field may, under
some circumstances,
interfere with active
or passive medical
implants. To reduce the
risk of serious or fatal
injury, we recommend
persons with medical
implants to consult their
doctor and medical
implant manufacturer
before operating this
product!
RESIDUAL RISKS
SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read these instructions fully before operating or maintaining your machine
■This lawnmower has been
designed for cutting grass.
The machine is to be used
only for its prescribed
purpose, any other use is
deemed to be a case of
misuse.
■Please note that our
equipment has not
been designed for use
in commercial, trade or
industrial applications. Our
warranty will be voided
if the machine is used
in commercial, trade or
industrial businesses or for
equivalent purposes.
INTENDED USE

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PARTS
BOX CONTENTS
If there are any parts missing, please call the customer helpline on 0345 605 2067
Switch box
Switch bar
Upper handle
Lower handle
Quick release lock for upper handle
2 pcs
Grass full indicator
Grass bag
Wheel
Height adjustment handle
Deck
Quick release lock for lower handle
2 pcs
Roller
Grass bag handle
Battery pack 2pcs
Charger
Rear ap
Safety key
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2
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3
4
5
6
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
ASSEMBLY
Unpacking
i. Unpack all parts and lay them on a flat, stable surface.
ii. Remove all packing materials and shipping devices if
applicable.
iii.Make sure the delivery contents are complete and
free of any damage. If you find that parts are missing
or show signs of damage do not use the product
but contact the aftersales service within 28 days of
purchase. Using an incomplete or damaged product
represents a hazard to people and property.
iv.Ensure that you have all the accessories and tools
needed for assembly and operation. This also includes
suitable personal protective equipment.
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2
Handle assembly
i. Slide the two fixing blocks to the end of the lower
handle.
ii. Insert the quick release lock into the tube and
handle seat. Screw the bolt in and clamp it to fix
the lower handle.
iii. Fit the upper handle and lower handle together
with the quick release lock system. You can rotate
the release lock to adjust its tightness.
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2
3
5
4
6
7
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10
8
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