STEELE PRODUCTS SP-PM2OYSUC User manual

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
Component
BatteryCapacity
ChargeTime
No-loadSpeed
CuttinqPath
HeiqhtAdjustment
WheelsSize
UnitWeiqht
Specifications
24 Vd.c.
12-hour
3,500/min
20 in. (508 mm)
1-3/4-3-1/4 in. ( 45mm - 82.55mm)
7 in. (front)/9-1/2 in. (rear)
97 Ib (44 kg) with battery
641b(29kg) without battery
SYMBOL
SYMBOL NAME SYMBOL NAME
_ Servingoftoesor fingers-rotary _ Thrownobjectsfrom mowerdeCk.mowerblade.
Keepbystanders/childrenaway. Safetyalert.
Slip on slope.
CPSCDanger label.
Readtheoperator'smanual.
/_ PleaseReadAnd Understand This entire manual beforeattempting to assemble,operateor installthe
product. Thesesafety instructions are not meantto cover everypossible condition that could occur.

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SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
_, WARNING:Readall instructions when using electric gardening appliances.Basicsafety
precautions should always befollowed to reducethe risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.
FORALL LAWNMOWERS
a) Avoid DangerousEnvironment
Don't useappliances in damp or wet locations.
b) Don't Usein Rain.
c) KeepChildren Away
All bystanders (visitors) should be kept at a safe distancefrom work area.
d) DressProperly
Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Theycan becaught in moving parts. Useof rubber gloves and
substantial footwear is recommendedwhen working outdoors.
Wear protective haircovering to contain long hair.
e) Usesafetyglasses
Always useface or dust mask if operation is dusty.
f) Useright appliance
Do not use appliancefor anyjob exceptthatfor which it is intended.
g) Don'tforce appliance
Itwill dothe job betterand safer atthe rate for which it wasdesigned.
h) Don't overreach
Keepproper footing and balanceat all times.
i) Stay alert
Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.Do not operateappliance when you aretired.
j) Store idle appliances indoors
When not in use, appliancesshould bestored indoors in dry,and high or locked-up place-out of reach
of children.
k) Maintain appliancewith care
Keepcutting edgesharp and clean for bestand safestperformance andto reducethe risk of injury.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changingaccessories. Keephandlesdry, clean,andfree from
oil andgrease.
J)Checkdamaged parts
Beforefurther useof the appliance, aguard or other partthat is damagedshould becarefully checked
to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Checkfor alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakageof parts, mounting, and anyother condition that may
affect its operation.A guard or other part that is damagedshould beproperly repairedor replacedby
an authorized servicecenter unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.
m) Keepguards in place and in workingorder.
n) Keepblades sharp.
o) Keephandsand feet awayfrom cuttingarea.
p) Objects struckbythe lawn mowerblade cancausesevere injuries to persons.
The lawnshouldalways he carefully examined and clearedof aJJobjectspriorto each mowing.
q) if lawn mowerstrikesaforeign object, follow thesesteps:
i) Stop lawn mower. Removethe safety key.
ii) Inspectfor damage.
iii) Repairany damage before restarting and operating the lawn mower
r) Useidentical replacementblades only.

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SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
SAFETYINSTRUCTIONSFORBATTERY-OPERATEDLAWNMOWERS
a) Do not charge lawnmower in rain, or in wet locations.
b) Do not use battery-operated lawn mower in rain.
c) Removeor disconnectsafetykeybeforeservicing,cleaning,or removingmaterialfrom the lawnmower.
d) Useonly the following type andsize battery:type A22DD1,A22D02 leadacid battery
e) Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The cell may explode. Checkwith local codesfor possible
special disposal instructions.
f) Donot open or mutilate the battery. Releasedelectrolyteis corrosiveand may cause damageto the
eyesor skin. It may betoxic if swallowed.
g) Exercisecare in handling batteriesin order not to short the batterywith conducting materials such
as rings, bracelets,and keys.The battery or conductor may overheat and causeburns.
CAUTION
Theelectrolyte isa dilute sulfuric acidthat is harmfulto the skin and eyes. Itiselectrically conductive
andcorrosive. Thefollowing procedures should beobserved:
a) Wearfull eye protection and protective clothing.
b) If electrolyte contacts the skin, wash it off immediatelywith water.
c) Ifelectrolytecontactsthe eyes,flush thoroughly and immediatelywith water. Seekmedicalattention.
SAFETYiNSTRUCTIONSFORWALK-BEHINDMOWERS
I. GENERALOPERATION
1. Read, understand, andfollow all instructions onthe machine and in the manual (s) before starting.
2. Do not put hands or feetnear or underthe machine.Keepclear ofthe dischargeopeningat all times.
3. Onlyallow responsible adults, who arefamiliar with the instructions,to operatethis machine.
4. Clearthe area of objects such as rocks, wire, toys, etc., which could bethrown bythe blade.
Stay behind the handlewhen the motor isrunning.
5. Besure the area isclear of bystanders beforeoperating. Stop machine ifanyoneenters the area.
6. Do not operate machine barefooted or while wearing sandals.Always wearsubstantial footwear.
7. Do not pull machine backward unless absolutely necessary.Always look down and behind before
andwhile moving backward.
8. Neverdirectdischargedmaterialtowardanyone.Avoiddischargingmaterialagainstawallor obstruction.
Material may ricochet backtoward the operator. Stopthe bladewhen crossing gravel surfaces.
9. Do not operatemachine without the entire grasscatcher, dischargeguard, rearguard,or other safety
protective devicesin placeand working.
10. Never leavea running machine unattended.
11. Stopthe motor, removethe safetykeyand wait until the bladecomes to a completestop before
cleaning the machine, removing grass catcher, or unclogging the discharge guard.
12. Operatemachine only in daylight or good artificial light.
13. Do not operate machine while underthe influence of alcohol or drugs.
14. Neveroperate mower in wetgrass. Always besure of your footing; walk; never run.
15. Disengagethe drive system, if soequipped, beforestarting the motor.
16. Ifthe machineshould startto vibrate abnormally, stop the engine (motor) andcheckfor the cause
immediately.Vibration is generallyawarning of trouble.
17. Always wear eye protection when operating machine.
18. Seemanufacturer's instructions for proper operationand installation of accessories.
Only useaccessoriesapprovedby the manufacturer.

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SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
IJ. SLOPEOPERATION
Slopesare amajor factor relatedto slip and fall accidents, which can result in severeinjury.
Operation on aii slopes requires extra caution, if you feel uneasyon aslope, do not mow it.
1. Mow acrossthe face of slopes; neverup and down. Exerciseextreme caution when changing
direction on slopes.
2. Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneventerrain could causea slip and
fail accident. Tall grasscan hide obstacles.
3. Do not mow on wet grassor excessivelysteepslopes.Poorfooting could causea slipand fall accident.
4. Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.You could loseyour footing or balance.
Ill. CHILDREN
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presenceof children.
Children areoften attracted to the machine and the mowing activity.
Never assumethat children will remain where you last saw them.
1. Keepchildren out of the mowing area and underthe watchful care of aresponsible adult other than
the operator.
2. Bealert and turn mower off if a child entersthe area.
3. Neverallow children to operatethe machine.
4. Use extra carewhen approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may blockyour
view ofa child.
IV. SERVICE
GENERALSERVICE
1. Keepall nuts and bolts tight to be surethe equipment is in safeworking condition.
2. Nevertamper with safety devices.Checktheir proper operation regularly.
3. Keepmachinefree of grass, leaves,or other debris build-up.
4. If you strike aforeign object, stop, removethe safetykey and inspectthe machine.
Repair,if necessary,beforestarting.
5. Nevermakeanyadjustments or repairs with the motor running.
6. Checkgrasscatcher components and the discharge guardfrequently and replacewith
manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary.
7. Mower bladesaresharp. Wrap the bladeor wear gloves,and useextracautionwhen servicingthem.
8. Maintain or replacesafetyand instruction labels, asnecessary.

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BATTERY& CHARGER
CAUTION:USEONLYAPPROVEDREPLACEMENTBATTERIES,OTHERBATTERIESMAYCAUSE
INJURYOR DAMAGETOTHE MOWER.
The batterythat is supplied withthis mower is a maintenance-free,sealed,24 Vstorage battery,it can
betipped without dangerof acid spillage. Thechargerwill requireapproximately 12 hours to recharge
afully discharged battery.
BATTERYSAFETYRULES
1. Allow at least 12 hours of batterycharging before using the mower for the first time.
2. For optimal performance, chargethe batteryeverytwo months, evenwhen it is not in use.
3. Chargethe battery in acool, dry place.
4. The batterydoes not haveto befully discharged beforerecharging. This batterywill not developa
memory.
5.2 to 3 initial charging/discharging cycles may be required in order to reachthe maximum runtime
/capacity.
6. Do not store battery intemperatures lower than 32° F(0° C)
PROPERCAREFORBATTERY
Off-Seasonstorage
In orderto ensureoptimal performance, it is recommendedthat the battery becharged everytwo
months when not inuse.
Ifall ofthe following conditions are met,the mower can be stored with the charger disconnected.
1. The mower is fully charged beforestoring.
2. Theaveragetemperature of the storage location is below 50° F (10° C).
3. The battery should not be stored for more than 6 months.
CHARGERSAFETYRULES
Chargethe mower battery ina dry areathat isprotectedfrom the weather. Do not exposethe mower
or the charger to rain. Do not chargethe battery in a wet location.
Operatethe battery charger in temperatures between 23 o and104 ° F(-5 oand 40 ° C). In orderto
reducethe risk of electric shock, useonly the chargerthat is provided bythe manufacturer to charge
the battery.
DO NOTABUSETHECHARGECORD.
Nevercarry the charger bythe cord. Do not disconnect the charger from
the outlet or from the mower by pulling the charger cord.
Do not servicethe mower with the charger connected or with the safety keyinstalled.
Do not useadamagedcharger. Replacethe charger cordsor the chargerimmediately. Keepthe mower
andthe chargerawayfrom water, heatsources (radiators, heaters,stoves,etc.),flames, and chemicals.
Do not dispose of this product in fire, batteries inside this product may explode or leak

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KNOWYOURPRODUCT
Readthis owner's manual and safety rules carefully before operating the mower.
Comparethe illustration belowto the mower in orderto becomefamiliar yourself with the location of
the various controls and adjustments. Savethis manualfor future reference.
Powerbutton Handlegrip
\
Self-propelled
lever
Micro switch Upperhandle
Fig.1
Switch Lower handle
Battery
Motor housing
Rearbag
Heightadjustment lever
Wheels

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ASSEMBLINGYOUR LAWN MOWER
PartsList
* Mulch plug (installed at the rear of the mower at the factory)
. Grass catcher bag
. Side discharge chute
.24V Battery (Pre-installed at the factory)
. Battery Charger
. Manual
Note:
•Carefully remove the parts from the box.
• Inspect the parts carefully in order to verify that no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.
•Do not discard the packing material until all parts have been examined.
ASSEMBLINGTHEHANDLE
1. Remove any packing material which may be between the upper and lower handles for slipping purposes.
2. Pull up and back on the upper handle to raise the handle into the operating position, Make certain the lower handle is
seated securely into the handle mounting bracket (see Fig. 2).
3. Align the holes (3) between the upper handle (1) and lower (2) handles, Insert the bolts (4) and tighten them with the
wing nuts (5) provided.
4. Secure the lower handle to the bracket with the handle knob (6) in each side (Fig. 3).
Fig,3J

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ASSEMBLINGYOUR LAWN MOWER
INSTALLINGTHEGRASSCATCHERBAG(seeFig.4)
1.UNPLUGTHEPOWERCORD,ANDWAITFORBLADETOCOMETOACOMPLETESTOP.
2. Liftthechutecover(1).
3.Whileholdingupthecover(1),placethegrasscatcherbaghangerhooks(2)intotheopeningonthe
chutecover(1)to allowthehangerhookstoattachtotherod(3) whichsecuresthechutecover.
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Fig.4
NOTE:Foroptimal performance empty grass bagoften during use.
A full grass bagwill inhibit performance of the mower and collection of grass clippings.

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ASSEMBLINGYOURLAWNMOWER
INSTALLTHESIDEDISCHARGECHUTE(see Fig.5)
This mower has 3 different functions-mulch, side discharge,and rear bag. If you wish to dischargethe
clippings ratherthan mulch, perform these steps.
1. UNPLUGTHEPOWERCORD,AND WAIT FORBLADETOCOMETOA COMPLETESTOP.
2. Lift the side discharge cover (1).
3. Alignthe groovesonthe dischargechute(2)with the pinson the undersideofthe dischargecover (1).
4. Lower the dischargechute (2) until the hooks onthe mower deckare secured inthe openings in
the dischargechute (2).
5. Releasethe side discharge cover (1).
Fig,5