Toro Flex-Force Power System Recycler 21326 User manual

FormNo.3457-926RevA
Flex-ForcePowerSystem™60VMAX21inRecycler®
LawnMowerwithSmartStow®
21326,21326T
CortacéspedRecycler®60VMAXde53cm(21")con
Flex-ForcePowerSystem™ySmartStow®
21326,21326T
TondeuseRecycler®60VMAX53cm(21po)
Flex-ForcePowerSystem™avecSmartStow®
21326,21326T
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FormNo.3457-923RevA
Flex-ForcePowerSystem™60V
MAX21inRecycler®LawnMower
withSmartStow®
ModelNo.21326—SerialNo.400000000andUp
ModelNo.21326T—SerialNo.400000000andUp
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Proposition65Warning
Thepowercordonthisproductcontains
lead,achemicalknowntotheState
ofCaliforniatocausebirthdefects
orotherreproductiveharm.Wash
handsafterhandling.
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
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Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,walk-behindlawnmowerisintended
tobeusedbyresidentialhomeowners.Itisdesigned
primarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawns
onresidentialproperties.Itisnotdesignedforcutting
brushorforagriculturaluses.
ItisdesignedtouseT oro60Vlithium-ionbattery
packs.Thesebatterypacksaredesignedtobe
chargedonlybyToro60Vlithium-ionbatterychargers.
Usingtheseproductsforpurposesotherthantheir
intendedusecouldprovedangeroustoyouand
bystanders.Usingtheseproductsforpurposesother
thantheirintendedusecouldprovedangeroustoyou
andbystanders.
Model21326Tdoesnotincludeabatteryora
charger.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
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safetytips,trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,
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Figure1
1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Safety-AlertSymbol
Thesafety-alertsymbol(Figure2)showninthis
manualandonthemachineidentiesimportantsafety
messagesthatyoumustfollowtopreventaccidents.
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Figure2
Safety-alertsymbol
Thesafety-alertsymbolappearsaboveinformation
thatalertsyoutounsafeactionsorsituationsand
isfollowedbythewordDANGER,WARNING,or
CAUTION.
DANGERindicatesanimminentlyhazardoussituation
which,ifnotavoided,willresultindeathorserious
injury.
WARNINGindicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituation
which,ifnotavoided,couldresultindeathorserious
injury.
CAUTIONindicatesapotentiallyhazardoussituation
which,ifnotavoided,mayresultinminorormoderate
injury.
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Contents
Safety-AlertSymbol............................................2
Safety.......................................................................3
...........................................................................3
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................6
Setup........................................................................9
1AssemblingtheGrassBag...............................9
2UnfoldingtheHandle.......................................9
ProductOverview....................................................11
Specications...................................................11
Attachments/Accessories..................................11
BeforeOperation.................................................12
InstallingtheBatteryPack................................12
AdjustingtheCuttingHeight.............................13
DuringOperation.................................................14
StartingtheMachine.........................................14
UsingtheSelf-PropelDrive...............................14
RecyclingtheClippings....................................14
BaggingtheClippings.......................................15
ShuttingOfftheMachine..................................15
RemovingtheBatteryPackfromthe
Machine........................................................15
OperatingTips.................................................15
AfterOperation....................................................16
ChargingtheBatteryPack................................16
CleaningtheMachine.......................................17
FoldingtheHandle...........................................18
StoringtheMachineintheVertical-Stow
Position.........................................................18
Maintenance...........................................................19
LubricatingtheMachine....................................19
ReplacingtheBlade..........................................19
AdjustingtheSelf-PropelDrive.........................20
PreparingtheBatteryPackfor
Recycling......................................................20
Storage...................................................................21
Troubleshooting......................................................22
Safety
IMPORTANTSAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Whenusingelectriclawnmowers,basic
safetyprecautionsshouldalwaysbefollowed
toreducetheriskofre,electricshock,and
personalinjury,includingthefollowing:
ReadAllInstructions
I.Training
1.Theoperatorofthemachineisresponsiblefor
anyaccidentsorhazardsoccurringtoothersor
theirproperty.
2.Donotallowchildrentouseorplaywiththe
machine,batterypack,orthebatterycharger;
localregulationsmayrestricttheageofthe
operator.
3.Donotallowchildrenoruntrainedpeopleto
operateorservicethisdevice.Allowonlypeople
whoareresponsible,trained,familiarwiththe
instructions,andphysicallycapabletooperate
orservicethedevice.
4.Beforeusingthemachine,batterypack,and
batterycharger,readalltheinstructionsand
cautionarymarkingsontheseproducts.
5.Becomefamiliarwiththecontrolsandproper
useofthemachine,batterypack,andbattery
charger.
II.Preparation
1.Keepbystanders,especiallychildrenandpets,
outoftheoperatingarea.
2.Donotoperatethemachinewithoutallguards
andsafetydevices,suchasdeectorsandgrass
catchers,inplaceandfunctioningproperlyon
themachine.
3.Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine
andremoveallobjectsthatcouldinterferewith
theoperationofthemachineorthatthemachine
couldthrow.
4.Beforeusingthemachine,ensurethattheblade,
bladebolt,andbladeassemblyarenotwornor
damaged.Replaceanydamagedorunreadable
labels.
5.UseonlythebatterypackspeciedbyToro.
Usingotheraccessoriesandattachmentsmay
increasetheriskofinjuryandre.
6.Pluggingthebatterychargerintoanoutletthatis
not120Vcancauseareorelectricshock.Do
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notplugthebatterychargerintoanoutletother
than120V.Foradifferentstyleofconnection,
useanattachmentplugadapteroftheproper
congurationforthepoweroutletifneeded.
7.Donotuseadamagedormodiedbattery
packorbatterycharger,whichmayexhibit
unpredictablebehaviorthatresultsinre,
explosion,orriskofinjury.
8.Ifthesupplycordtothebatterychargeris
damaged,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer
toreplaceit.
9.Chargethebatterypackwithonlythebattery
chargerspeciedbyToro.Achargersuitablefor
1typeofbatterypackmaycreateariskofre
whenusedwithanotherbatterypack.
10.Chargethebatterypackinawell-ventilatedarea
only.
11.Followallcharginginstructionsanddo
notchargethebatterypackoutsideofthe
temperaturerangespeciedintheinstructions.
Otherwise,youmaydamagethebatterypack
andincreasetheriskofre.
12.Dressproperly—Wearappropriateclothing,
includingeyeprotection;longpants;substantial,
slip-resistantfootwear(notbarefootorwearing
sandals);andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong
hairanddonotwearlooseclothingorloose
jewelrythatcangetcaughtinmovingparts.
Wearadustmaskindustyoperatingconditions.
III.Operation
1.Contactwiththemovingbladewillcauseserious
injury.Keepyourhandsandfeetawayfromthe
cuttingareaandallmovingpartsofthemachine.
Keepclearofanydischargeopening.
2.Usingthismachineforpurposesotherthanits
intendedusecouldprovedangeroustoyouand
bystanders.
3.Disengagetheself-propeldrive(ifequipped)
beforestartingthemachine.
4.Donottiltthemachinewhenstartingthemotor.
5.Preventunintentionalstarting—Ensurethat
theelectric-startbuttonisremovedfromthe
electric-startswitchbeforeconnectingthe
batterypackandhandlingthemachine.
6.Useyourfullattentionwhileoperatingthe
machine.Donotengageinanyactivitythat
causesdistractions;otherwise,injuryorproperty
damagemayoccur.
7.Stopthemachine,removetheelectric-start
button,removethebatterypackfromthe
machine,andwaitforallmovementtostop
beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoring
themachine.
8.Removethebatterypackandelectric-start
buttonfromthemachinewheneveryouleaveit
unattendedorbeforechangingaccessories.
9.Donotforcethemachine—Allowthemachineto
dothejobbetterandsaferattherateforwhichit
wasdesigned.
10.Stayalert—Watchwhatyouaredoinganduse
commonsensewhenoperatingthemachine.
Donotusethemachinewhileill,tired,orunder
theinuenceofalcoholordrugs.
11.Donotuseabattery-operatedlawnmowerin
rain.
12.Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand
appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate
themachinewhenthereistheriskoflightning.
13.Useextremecautionwhenreversingorpulling
themachinetowardyou.
14.Keepproperfootingandbalanceatalltimes,
especiallyonslopes.Mowacrosstheface
ofslopes,neverupanddown.Useextreme
cautionwhenchangingdirectionsonslopes.Do
notmowexceedinglysteepslopes.Walk,never
runwiththemachine.
15.Donotdirectthedischargematerialtoward
anyone.Avoiddischargingmaterialagainsta
wallorobstruction;materialmayricochettoward
you.Stoptheblade(s)whencrossingsurfaces
otherthangrass.
16.Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orother
hiddenobjects.Uneventerraincouldcauseyou
toloseyourbalanceorfooting.
17.Wetgrassorleavescancauseseriousinjuryif
youslipandcontacttheblade.Donotmowin
wetconditions.Donotmowwhenitisraining.
18.Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartsto
vibrate,immediatelyshutoffthemachine,
removetheelectric-startbutton,removethe
batterypack,andwaitforallmovementtostop
beforeexaminingthemachinefordamage.
Makeallnecessaryrepairsbeforeresuming
operation.
19.Stopthemachineandremovetheelectric-start
buttonbeforeloadingthemachineforhauling.
20.Underabusiveconditions,thebatterypackmay
ejectliquid;avoidcontact.Ifyouaccidently
comeintocontactwiththeliquid,ushwith
water.Iftheliquidcontactsyoureyes,seek
medicalhelp.Liquidejectedfromthebattery
packmaycauseirritationorburns.
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IV.MaintenanceandStorage
1.Stopthemachine,removetheelectric-start
button,removethebatterypackfromthe
machine,andwaitforallmovementtostop
beforeadjusting,servicing,cleaning,orstoring
themachine.
2.Donotattempttorepairthemachineexceptas
indicatedintheinstructions.HaveanAuthorized
ServiceDealerperformserviceonthemachine
usingidenticalreplacementparts.
3.Wearglovesandeyeprotectionwhenservicing
themachine.
4.Sharpenadullbladeonbothedgestomaintain
balance.Cleanthebladeandensurethatitis
balanced.
5.Replacethebladeifitisbent,worn,orcracked.
Anunbalancedbladecausesvibration,which
coulddamagethemotororcausepersonal
injury.
6.Whenservicingtheblade,beawarethatthe
bladecanstillmoveeventhoughthepower
sourceisoff.
7.Checkthegrasscollectionbagfrequentlyfor
deteriorationorwear,andreplaceawornbag
withaT oro[replacement]bag.
8.Forbestperformance,useonlygenuineT oro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Other
replacementpartsandaccessoriescouldbe
dangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidtheproduct
warranty.
9.Maintainthemachine—Keepcuttingedges
sharpandcleanforthebestandsafest
performance.Keephandlesdry,clean,andfree
fromoilandgrease.Keepguardsinplaceandin
workingorder.Keepbladessharp.Useidentical
replacementbladesonly.
10.Checkthemachinefordamagedparts—Ifthere
aredamagedguardsorotherparts,determine
whetherthemachinewilloperateproperly.
Checkformisalignedandbindingmovingparts,
brokenparts,mounting,andanyothercondition
thatmayaffectitsoperation.Unlessindicated
intheinstructions,haveanAuthorizedService
Dealerrepairorreplaceadamagedguardor
part.
11.Whenthebatterypackisnotinuse,keepit
awayfrommetalobjectssuchaspaperclips,
coins,keys,nails,andscrewsthatcanmakea
connectionfrom1terminaltoanother.Shorting
thebatteryterminalsmaycauseburnsorare.
12.Checkthebladeandmotormountingbolts
frequentlyfortightness.
13.Whenyouarenotusingthemachine,storeit
indoorsinadry,secureplaceoutofthereach
ofchildren.
14.Donotexposeabatterypackormachinetore
orexcessivetemperature.Exposuretoreor
temperatureabove130°C(265°F)maycause
explosion.
15.CAUTION—Amistreatedbatterypackmay
presentariskofre,explosion,orchemical
burn.
•Donotdisassemblethebatterypack.
•Replacethebatterypackwithagenuine
Torobatterypackonly;usinganothertypeof
batterypackmaycauseareorriskofinjury.
•Keepbatterypacksoutofthereachof
childrenandintheoriginalpackaginguntil
youarereadytousethem.
SAVETHESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decal140-3811
140-3811
1.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
4.Cutting/dismember
hazard,mower
blade—stayawayfrom
movingparts;keepall
guardsandshieldsin
place.
2.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
away.
5.Cutting/dismember
hazard,mowerblade—do
notmowupordown
slopes;onlymowacross
slopes;shutoffthe
machine,waitformoving
partstostop,andpick
updebrisbeforemowing;
lookbehindyouwhen
mowinginreverse.
3.Cutting/dismember
hazard,mower
blade—removethekey
andreadtheOperator’s
Manualbeforeperforming
maintenance.
Model88650
decal145-1479
145-1479
1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
3.Keepawayfromopenre
orames.
2.Call2Recycle®battery
recyclingprogram
4.Donotexposetorain.
Model88610
decal144-3094
144-3094
1.Thebatterypackis
charging.
3.Thebatterypackisover
orundertheappropriate
temperaturerange.
2.Thebatterypackisfully
charged.
4.Batterypackchargingfault
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decal144-3096
144-3096
decal133-8061
133-8061
decal94-8072
94-8072
decal137-9461
137-9461
1.Batterychargestatus
decal144-3098
144-3098
decal139-8986
139-8986
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decal144-3175
144-3175
1.ReadtheOperator’s
Manual.
3.Toshutoffthemachine,
releasethebar.
2.Tostartthemachine,
squeezethebartothe
handleandpressthe
button.
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Setup
Important:Thebatterypackisnotfullychargedwhenitispurchased.Beforeusingthemachinefor
thersttime,refertoChargingtheBatteryPack(page16).
1
AssemblingtheGrassBag
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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Figure3
2
UnfoldingtheHandle
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
Important:Removeanddiscardtheprotectiveplasticsheetthatcoversthemotorandanyother
plasticorwrappingonthemachine.
WARNING
Unfoldingthehandleimproperlycandamagethecables,causinganunsafeoperating
condition.
•Donotdamagethecable(s)whenfoldingorunfoldingthehandle.
•Ensurethatthecable(s)areroutedtotheoutsideofthehandle.
•Ifacableisdamaged,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
Important:Holdthehandlewhileengagingthehandlelockstoavoidpinchingyourhands.
1.Removethehandleknobs(AofFigure4).
2.Usingtheholesattheendsofthehandle,attachthehandletothemachine(BofFigure4).
3.Movethehandlerearwardtotheoperatingposition(CofFigure4).
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4.Ensurethatthecablesareroutedtotheoutsideofthehandle(DofFigure4).
5.Engagethehandlelocksuntilthepinclicksinplacetolockthehandleintotheoperatingposition(Eof
Figure4).
Note:Youmayadjusttheheightofthehandlebychangingtheholeforthehandlelock.
6.Securetheknobstothehandleboltstosecurethehandle(FofFigure4).
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Figure4
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ProductOverview
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Figure5
1.Blade-controlbar5.Batterycompartment
2.Electric-startbutton6.Cutting-heightlever(2)
3.Handlelock(2)7.Grassbag
4.Reardeector8.Self-propeldrivebar
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Figure6
1.BatterychargerModel
88610(includedwith
Model21326)
2.BatterypackModel88650
(includedwithModel
21326)
Specications
BatteryPack
Model88650
5.0Ah
Batterypackcapacity270Wh
Batterymanufacturerrating=60Vmaximumand54Vnominal.
Actualvoltagevarieswithload.
BatteryCharger
Model88610
TypeAdapter60VMAXLithium-Ion
BatteryCharger
Input120VAC~2.0A,60Hz
Output60VMAXDC1.0A
AppropriateTemperatureRanges
Charge/storethebatterypack
at
5°C(41°F)to40°C(104°F)*
Usethebatterypackat-30°C(-22°F)to49°C(120°F)*
Usethemachineat0°C(32°F)to49°C(120°F)*
*Chargingtimewillincreaseifyoudonotchargethe
batterypackwithinthisrange.
Storethemachine,batterypack,andbatterycharger
inanenclosedclean,dryarea.
Attachments/Accessories
AselectionofT oroapprovedattachmentsand
accessoriesmaybeavailableforusewiththemachine
toenhanceandexpanditscapabilities.Contact
yourAuthorizedServiceDealerorauthorizedToro
distributororgotowww.T oro.comforalistofall
approvedattachmentsandaccessories.
Toensureoptimumperformanceandcontinuedsafety
certicationofthemachine,useonlygenuineToro
replacementpartsandaccessories.Replacement
partsandaccessoriesmadebyothermanufacturers
couldbedangerous,andsuchusecouldvoidthe
productwarranty.
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperation
InstallingtheBatteryPack
Important:Usethebatterypackonlyintemperaturesthatarewithintheappropriaterange;refer
toSpecications(page11).
1.Makesurethattheventsonthebatteryareclearofanydustanddebris.
2.Liftupthebattery-compartmentlid(AofFigure7).
3.Lineupthecavityinthebatterypackwiththetongueonthemachineandslidethebatterypackintothe
compartmentuntilitlocksintoplace(BofFigure7).
4.Closethebattery-compartmentlid(CofFigure7).
Note:Ifthebattery-compartmentliddoesnotclosecompletely,thebatteryisnotfullyinstalled.
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Figure7
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AdjustingtheCuttingHeight
DANGER
Adjustingtheheight-of-cutcouldbringyourhandsintocontactwithamovingbladeand
resultinseriousinjury.
•Shutoffthemotor,removethebattery,andwaitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeadjusting
thecuttingheight.
•Donotputyourngersunderthehousingwhenadjustingthecuttingheight.
Adjustthecuttingheightasdesired.Setallwheelstothesamecuttingheight(Figure8).
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Figure8
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DuringOperation
StartingtheMachine
1.Ensurethatthebatterypackischargedandinstalledinthemachine;refertoInstallingtheBatteryPack
(page12).
2.Inserttheelectric-startbuttonintotheelectricstarterswitch(AofFigure9).
3.Squeezetheblade-controlbarandholdittothehandle(BofFigure9).
4.Presstheelectric-startbuttonandkeepitpresseduntilthemotorstarts(CofFigure9).
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Figure9
UsingtheSelf-PropelDrive
•Toengagetheself-propeldrive,pullthe
self-propel-drivebartothehandleandholdit
(Figure10).
Note:Themaximumself-propel-drivespeedis
xed.Toreducethespeed,increasethespace
betweentheself-propel-drivebarandthehandle.
•Todisengagetheself-propel-drive,releasethe
self-propeldrivebar.
Note:Toreducethegroundspeed,increasethe
spacebetweentheself-propeldrivebarandthe
handle.
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Figure10
1.Self-propel-drivebar
RecyclingtheClippings
Yourmachinecomesfromthefactoryreadytorecyclethegrassandleafclippingsbackintothelawn.
Ifthegrassbagisonthemachine,removeitbeforerecyclingtheclippings.RefertoRemovingtheGrassBag
(page15).
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BaggingtheClippings
Usethegrassbagwhenyouwanttocollectgrassandleafclippingsfromthelawn.
InstallingtheGrassBag
1.Liftupthereardeector(AofFigure11).
2.Inserttherodendsofthegrassbagintothenotchesinthehandlebrackets(BofFigure11).
3.Allowthereardeectortorestonthebag.
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Figure11
RemovingtheGrassBag
Toremovethebag,reversethestepsinInstallingtheGrassBag(page15).
ShuttingOfftheMachine
1.Releasetheblade-controlbar(AofFigure12).
2.Removetheelectric-startbuttonfromtheelectric
starter(BofFigure12).
3.Removethebatterypack;refertoRemovingthe
BatteryPackfromtheMachine(page15).
Note:Wheneveryouarenotusingthemachine,
removethebatterypack.
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Figure12
RemovingtheBatteryPack
fromtheMachine
1.Liftupthebattery-compartmentlid.
2.Pressthebattery-packlatchtoreleasethe
batterypackandremovethebatterypack.
3.Closethebattery-compartmentlid.
OperatingTips
GeneralMowingTips
•Inspecttheareawhereyouwillusethemachine
andremoveallobjectsthatthemachinecould
throw.
•Avoidstrikingsolidobjectswiththeblade.Never
deliberatelymowoveranyobject.
•Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartstovibrate,
immediatelyshutoffthemotor,waitforallmoving
partstostop,andexaminethemachinefor
damage.
•Forbestperformance,installanewToroblade
beforethecuttingseasonbeginsorwhen
necessary.
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CuttingGrass
•Cutonlyaboutathirdofthegrassbladeatatime.
Forimprovedqualityofcut,runtime,andbagging,
cutgrassatahigherheightofcut.
•Donotcutbelow51mm(2inches)unlessthe
grassissparseoritislatefallwhengrassgrowth
beginstoslowdown.
•Whencuttinggrassover15cm(6inches)tall,
mowatthehighestcuttingheightsettingandwalk
slower;thenmowagainatalowersettingforthe
bestlawnappearance.Ifthegrassistoolong,the
machinemayplugandcausethemotortostall.
•Wetgrassandleavestendtoclumpontheyard
andcancausethemachinetoplugorthemotorto
stall.Avoidmowinginwetconditions.
•Beawareofapotentialrehazardinverydry
conditions,followalllocalrewarnings,andkeep
themachinefreeofdrygrassandleafdebris.
•Alternatethemowingdirection.Thishelps
dispersetheclippingsoverthelawnforeven
fertilization.
•Ifthenishedlawnappearanceisunsatisfactory,
try1ormoreofthefollowing:
–Replacethebladeorhaveitsharpened.
–Walkataslowerpacewhilemowing.
–Raisethecuttingheightonyourmachine.
–Cutthegrassmorefrequently.
–Overlapcuttingswathsinsteadofcuttingafull
swathwitheachpass.
CuttingLeaves
•Aftercuttingthelawn,ensurethathalfofthelawn
showsthroughthecutleafcover.Youmayneed
tomakemorethanasinglepassovertheleaves.
•Iftherearemorethan13cm(5inches)ofleaves
onthelawn,mowatahighercuttingheightand
thenagainatthedesiredcuttingheight.
•Slowdownyourmowingspeedifthemachine
doesnotcuttheleavesnelyenough.
AfterOperation
ChargingtheBatteryPack
Important:Thebatterypackisnotfullycharged
whenyoupurchaseit.Beforeusingthetoolfor
thersttime,placethebatterypackinthecharger
andchargeituntiltheLEDdisplayindicatesthe
batterypackisfullycharged.Readallsafety
precautions.
Important:Chargethebatterypackonlyin
temperaturesthatarewithintheappropriate
range;refertoSpecications(page11).
Note:Atanytime,pressthebattery-charge-indicator
buttononthebatterypacktodisplaythecurrent
charge(LEDindicators).
1.Ensurethattheventsonthebatteryandcharger
areclearofanydustanddebris.
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Figure13
1.Batterypackcavity4.Battery-charge-indicator
button
2.Batterypackventingareas5.LEDindicators(current
charge)
3.Batterypackterminals6.Handle
2.Lineupthecavityinthebatterypack(Figure13)
withthetongueonthecharger.
3.Slidethechargerintothebatterypackuntilitis
fullyseated(Figure13).
4.Toremovethebatterypack,slidethecharger
backwardoutofthebatterypack.
5.RefertothefollowingtabletointerprettheLED
indicatorlightonthebatterycharger.
Indicator
light
Indicates
OffNobatterypackinserted
Green
blinking
Batterypackischarging
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GreenBatterypackischarged
RedBatterypackand/orbatterychargerisoverorunder
theappropriatetemperaturerange
Red
blinking
Batterypackchargingfault*
*RefertoTroubleshooting(page22)formore
information.
Important:Thebatterycanbeleftonthecharger
forshortperiodsbetweenuses.
Ifthebatterywillnotbeusedforlongerperiods,
removethebatteryfromthecharger;referto
Storage(page21).
CleaningtheMachine
ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse
CleaningundertheMachine
ServiceInterval:Aftereachuse
Forbestresults,cleanunderthemachinesoonafter
youhavecompletedmowing.
1.Shutoffthemachineandremovethebattery
packandthesafetykey.
2.Lowerthemachinetoitslowestcutting-height
setting.
3.Setthemachineinthevertical-stowposition;
refertoStoringtheMachineintheVertical-Stow
Position(page18).
4.Usingabrushorbroom,cleananydebrisaway
fromtheundersideofthemachine.
Important:Donotusewatertocleanthe
machine;watermaydamageelectrical
components.
5.Cleanthegrassbox.
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FoldingtheHandle
WARNING
Unfoldingthehandleimproperlycandamagethecables,causinganunsafeoperating
condition.
•Donotdamagethecable(s)whenfoldingorunfoldingthehandle.
•Ensurethatthecable(s)areroutedtotheoutsideofthehandle.
•Ifacableisdamaged,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer.
1.Removetheelectric-startbutton(Figure14).
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Figure14
2.Removethebatteryfromthemachine.
3.Holdthehandlewhiledisengagingthehandle
lockstoavoidpinchingyourhands.
4.Disengagethehandlelocksuntilyoucanmove
theupperhandlefreely(AofFigure15).
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Figure15
5.Foldthehandleforwardtothefullyforward
position(BofFigure15).
Important:Routethecablestotheoutside
ofthehandlelocksasyoufoldthehandle.
6.Tounfoldthehandle,repeatstepAofFigure15
andfoldthehandletotheoperatingposition.
StoringtheMachineinthe
Vertical-StowPosition
Youcanstoreyourmachineintheverticalpositionto
minimizestoragespace.
DANGER
Thevertical-stowpositionexposesthebottom
ofthemachine.
•Removethebatterypackandthe
electric-startbuttonbeforemovingthe
machineintothevertical-stowposition.
•Donottransportthemachineinthe
vertical-stowposition.
•Donotattempttostartthemachineinthe
vertical-stowposition.
1.Removetheelectric-startbuttonandbattery
fromthemachine.
2.Ensurethatthecutting-heightsettingonthe
machineis44mm(1-3/4inches)orhigher;if
itisnot,raiseit;refertoAdjustingtheCutting
Height(page13).
3.Disengagethehandlelocksandfoldthehandle
fullyforward;refertoFoldingtheHandle(page
18).
Important:Routethecablestotheoutside
ofthehandlelocksasyoufoldthehandle.
4.Engagethehandlelocks.
5.Liftthefrontofthemachinebythehandleand
moveitintoastoragespace(Figure16).
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Figure16
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