Toro Super Recycler 21388 User manual

FormNo.3440-261RevA
60V21inSuperRecycler®LawnMower
ModelNo.21388—SerialNo.400000000andUp
ModelNo.21388T—SerialNo.400000000andUp
Operator'sManual
Introduction
Thisrotary-blade,walk-behindlawnmowerisintended
tobeusedbyresidentialhomeowners.Itisdesigned
primarilyforcuttinggrassonwell-maintainedlawns
onresidentialproperties.Itisnotdesignedforcutting
brushorforagriculturaluses.Itisdesignedtouse
ToroFlex-Forcelithium-ionbatterypackModel88660
(providedwithModel21388);itcanalsousebattery
packModels88620,88625,88640,or88675.These
batterypacksaredesignedtobechargedonlyby
batterychargerModels88602(providedwithModel
21388),88605,or88610.Usingthisproductfor
purposesotherthanitsintendedusecouldprove
dangeroustoyouandbystanders.
Model21388Tdoesnotincludeabatteryora
charger.
Readthisinformationcarefullytolearnhowtooperate
andmaintainyourproductproperlyandtoavoid
injuryandproductdamage.Youareresponsiblefor
operatingtheproductproperlyandsafely.
Visitwww.T oro.comformoreinformation,including
safetytips,trainingmaterials,accessoryinformation,
helpndingadealer,ortoregisteryourproduct.
Wheneveryouneedservice,genuinethe
manufacturerparts,oradditionalinformation,contact
anAuthorizedServiceDealerorthemanufacturer
CustomerServiceandhavethemodelandserial
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thelocationofthemodelandserialnumbersonthe
product.Writethenumbersinthespaceprovided.
Important:Withyourmobiledevice,youcan
scantheQRcodeontheserialnumberdecal(if
equipped)toaccesswarranty,parts,andother
productinformation.
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1.Modelandserialnumberlocation
ModelNo.
SerialNo.
Thismanualidentiespotentialhazardsandhas
safetymessagesidentiedbythesafety-alertsymbol
(Figure2),whichsignalsahazardthatmaycause
seriousinjuryordeathifyoudonotfollowthe
recommendedprecautions.
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Safety-alertsymbol
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Importantcallsattentiontospecialmechanical
informationandNoteemphasizesgeneralinformation
worthyofspecialattention.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition65Warning
Thepowercordonthisproductcontains
lead,achemicalknowntotheState
ofCaliforniatocausebirthdefects
orotherreproductiveharm.Wash
handsafterhandling.
Useofthisproductmaycauseexposure
tochemicalsknowntotheStateof
Californiatocausecancer,birthdefects,
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Contents
Introduction...............................................................1
Safety.......................................................................2
SafetyandInstructionalDecals..........................5
Setup........................................................................6
1MountingtheBatteryCharger
(Optional)........................................................6
2UnfoldingtheHandle.......................................7
3AssemblingtheGrassBag...............................8
ProductOverview.....................................................9
Specications..................................................10
Operation.................................................................11
BeforeOperation..................................................11
InstallingtheBatteryPack.................................11
AdjustingtheHandleHeight..............................11
AdjustingtheCuttingHeight.............................12
DuringOperation.................................................13
StartingtheMachine.........................................13
UsingtheSelf-PropelDrive...............................13
AdjustingtheBladeSpeed................................13
ShuttingOfftheMachine..................................14
RecyclingtheClippings....................................14
BaggingtheClippings.......................................15
DischargingtheClippings.................................17
RemovingtheBatteryPackfromthe
Machine........................................................19
OperatingTips.................................................19
AfterOperation....................................................20
ChargingtheBatteryPack................................20
CleaningundertheMachine.............................21
FoldingtheHandle...........................................22
Maintenance...........................................................23
RecommendedMaintenanceSchedule(s)...........23
LubricatingtheWheelGears............................23
ReplacingtheBlade..........................................23
AdjustingtheSelf-PropelDrive.........................24
PreparingtheBatteryPackfor
Recycling......................................................25
Storage...................................................................25
Troubleshooting......................................................26
Safety
IMPORTANTSAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING—Whenusinganelectricmachine,always
readandfollowbasicsafetywarningsandinstructions
toreducetheriskofre,electricshock,orinjury,
includingthefollowing:
I.Training
1.Theoperatorofthemachineisresponsiblefor
anyaccidentsorhazardsoccurringtoothersor
theirproperty.
2.Donotallowchildrentouseorplaywiththe
machine,batterypack,orthebatterycharger;
localregulationsmayrestricttheageofthe
operator.
3.Donotallowpeoplewithreducedphysical,
sensory,ormentalcapabilitiesorwithout
experienceandknowledgetousethemachine,
batterypack,orbatterychargerunlessthey
receiveinstructionorsupervisiononusingit
safelyandunderstandthehazardsinvolved
whileusingit.
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edbyT oro.
Usingotheraccessoriesandattachmentsmay
increasetheriskofinjuryandre.
6.Pluggingthebatterychargerintoanoutletthatis
not120Vcancauseareorelectricshock.Do
notplugthebatterychargerintoanoutletother
than120V.Foradifferentstyleofconnection,
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useanattachmentplugadapteroftheproper
congurationforthepoweroutletifneeded.
7.Donotuseadamagedormodiedbattery
packorbatterycharger,whichmayexhibit
unpredictablebehaviorthatresultsinre,
explosion,orriskofinjury.
8.Ifthesupplycordtothebatterychargeris
damaged,contactanAuthorizedServiceDealer
toreplaceit.
9.Donotusenon-rechargeablebatteries.
10.Chargethebatterypackwithonlythebattery
chargerspeciedbyToro.Achargersuitablefor
1typeofbatterypackmaycreateariskofre
whenusedwithanotherbatterypack.
11.Chargethebatterypackinawell-ventilatedarea
only.
12.Donotexposeabatterypackorbatterycharger
toreortotemperatureshigherthan68°C
(154°F).
13.Followallcharginginstructionsanddo
notchargethebatterypackoutsideofthe
temperaturerangespeciedintheinstructions.
Otherwise,youmaydamagethebatterypack
andincreasetheriskofre.
14.Dressproperly—Wearappropriateclothing,
includingeyeprotection;longpants;substantial,
slip-resistantfootwear(notbarefootorwearing
sandals);andhearingprotection.Tiebacklong
hairanddonotwearloosejewelrythatcanget
caughtinmovingparts.Wearadustmaskin
dustyoperatingconditions.Useofrubbergloves
isrecommended.
III.Operation
1.Contactwiththemovingbladewillcauseserious
injury.Keepyourhandsorfeetawayfromthe
cuttingareaandallmovingpartsofthemachine.
Keepclearofanydischargeopening.
2.Usingthismachineforpurposesotheranits
intendedusecouldprovedangeroustoyouand
bystanders.
3.Disengagetheself-propeldrive(ifequipped)
beforestartingthemachine.
4.Donottilttheappliancewhenstartingthemotor.
5.Preventunintentionalstarting—Ensurethatthe
electric-startbuttonisremovedfromtheignition
beforeconnectingthebatterypackandhandling
themachine.
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.Operatethemachineonlyingoodvisibilityand
appropriateweatherconditions.Donotoperate
themachinewhenthereistheriskoflightning.
12.Useextremecautionwhenreversingorpulling
themachinetowardyou.
13.Keepproperfootingandbalanceatalltimes,
especiallyonslopes.Mowacrosstheface
ofslopes,neverupanddown.Useextreme
cautionwhenchangingdirectionsonslopes.Do
notmowexceedinglysteepslopes.Walk,never
runwiththemachine.
14.Donotdirectthedischargematerialtoward
anyone.Avoiddischargingmaterialagainsta
wallorobstruction;materialmayricochettoward
you.Stoptheblade(s)whencrossinggravel
surfaces.
15.Watchforholes,ruts,bumps,rocks,orother
hiddenobjects.Uneventerraincouldcauseyou
toloseyourbalanceorfooting.
16.Wetgrassorleavescancauseseriousinjuryif
youslipandcontacttheblade.Avoidmowingin
wetconditionsorwhenitisraining.
17.Ifthemachinestrikesanobjectorstartsto
vibrate,immediatelyshutoffthemachine,
removetheelectric-startbutton,removethe
batterypack,andwaitforallmovementtostop
beforeexaminingthemachinefordamage.
Makeallnecessaryrepairsbeforeresuming
operation.
18.Stopthemachineandremovetheelectric-start
buttonbeforeloadingthemachineforhauling.
19.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.Sharpenadullbladeonbothsidestomaintain
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,useonlygenuineToro
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.CAUTION—Amistreatedbatterypackmay
presentariskofreorchemicalburn.Donot
disassemblethebatterypack.Donotheatthe
batterypackabove68°C(154°F)orincinerate
it.ReplacethebatterypackwithagenuineT oro
batterypackonly;usinganothertypeofbattery
packmaycauseareorexplosion.Keep
batterypacksoutofthereachofchildrenand
intheoriginalpackaginguntilyouarereadyto
usethem.
15.Donotdisposeofthebatteryinare.The
cellmayexplode.Checkwithlocalcodesfor
possiblespecialdisposalinstructions.
SAVETHESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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SafetyandInstructionalDecals
Safetydecalsandinstructionsareeasilyvisibletotheoperatorandarelocatednearanyarea
ofpotentialdanger.Replaceanydecalthatisdamagedormissing.
decaloemmarkt
Manufacturer'sMark
1.Thismarkindicatesthatthebladeisidentiedasapart
fromtheoriginalmachinemanufacturer.
decal94-8072
94-8072
decal115-8411
115-8411
1.Unlocked2.Locked
decal133-8062
133-8062
decal134-4691
134-4691
1.Autospeed2.Maxspeed
decal144-6368
144-6368
1.Warning—readthe
Operator'sManual.
4.Thrownobject
hazard—keepbystanders
away;shutoffthe
machinebeforeleaving
theoperatingposition;
pickupanydebrisbefore
mowing.
2.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhand,mower
blade—stayawayfrom
movingparts;keepall
guardsandshieldsin
place.
5.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardoffoot,mower
blade—donotoperateup
anddownslopes;operate
sidetosideonslopes;look
behindyouwhenmoving
inreverse.
3.Cutting/dismemberment
hazardofhand,mower
blade—removethekey
andreadtheOperator’s
Manualbeforeperforming
maintenance.
decal137-9196
137-9196
1.Lock2.Unlock
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Setup
Note:Thebatterypackisnotfullychargedwhenit
ispurchased.Beforeusingthemachinefortherst
time,refertoChargingtheBatteryPack(page20).
1
MountingtheBattery
Charger(Optional)
Partsneededforthisprocedure:
2Mountinghardware(notincluded)
Procedure
Ifdesired,mountthebatterychargersecurelyona
wallusingthewall-mountkeyholesonthebackof
thecharger.
Mountitindoors(suchasagarageorotherdryplace),
nearapoweroutlet,andoutofthereachofchildren.
RefertoFigure3forassistanceinmountingthe
charger.
Slidethechargerovertheappropriatelypositioned
hardwaretosecurethechargerinplace(hardware
notincluded).
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Figure3
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2
UnfoldingtheHandle
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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Figure4
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3
AssemblingtheGrassBag
NoPartsRequired
Procedure
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Figure5
Note:Bydefaultthismachineisequippedwithaneconomybladeforimprovedruntime;italsoincludesan
optionalperformancebladeforimprovedbaggingandperformance.Beforebagging,installtheperformance
blade;refertoReplacingtheBlade(page23).
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ProductOverview
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Figure6
1.Handle7.Washoutport(notshown)
2.Self-propeldrivebar8.Batterycompartment
3.Blade-controlbar9.Cutting-heightlever(4)
4.Electric-startbutton10.Sidedeector
5.Electric-startignition11.Handle-heightadjustment
knob
6.Reardeector(notshown)12.Handlelever(2)
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Figure7
1.Grassbag4.Rearplug(installedby
default)
2.Side-dischargechute5.Curvedperformanceblade
(included)
3.Economyblade(installed
bydefault)
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Figure8
1.Batterycharger(included
withModel21388)
2.Batterypackmodel88660
(includedwithModel
21388)
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Specications
BatteryPack
Model88660
6.0Ah
Batterypack
capacity324Wh
Batterymanufacturerrating=60Vmaximumand54Vnominal.
Actualvoltagevarieswithload.
BatteryCharger
Model88602
Type60VMAXLithium-IonBatteryCharger
Input120VAC50/60HzMax2.0A
Output60VMAXDC2.0A
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.
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Operation
Note:Determinetheleftandrightsidesofthemachinefromthenormaloperatingposition.
BeforeOperation
InstallingtheBatteryPack
Important:Operatethebatterypackonlyintemperaturesthatarewithintheappropriaterange;refer
toSpecications(page10).
1.Makesurethattheventsonthebatteryareclearofanydustanddebris.
2.Liftupthebattery-compartmentlid(AofFigure9).
3.Lineupthecavityinthebatterypackwiththetongueonthemachineandslidethebatterypackintothe
compartmentuntilitlocksintoplace(BofFigure9).
4.Closethebattery-compartmentlid(CofFigure9).
Note:Ifthebattery-compartmentliddoesnotclosecompletely,thebatteryisnotfullyinstalled.
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Figure9
AdjustingtheHandleHeight
Youmayraiseorlowerthehandletoapositioncomfortableforyou.
Rotatethehandlelock,movethehandleto1of3positions,andlockthehandleintoposition(Figure10).
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Figure10
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AdjustingtheCuttingHeight
Adjustthecuttingheightasdesired.Setallwheelstothesamecuttingheight(Figure11).
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Figure11
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DuringOperation
StartingtheMachine
1.Ensurethatthebatterypackisinstalledinthemachine;refertoInstallingtheBatteryPack(page11).
2.Inserttheelectric-startbuttonintotheelectricstarterswitch(AofFigure12).
3.Squeezetheblade-controlbarandholdittothehandle(BofFigure12).
4.Presstheelectric-startbuttonandkeepitpresseduntilthemotorstarts(CofFigure12).
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Figure12
UsingtheSelf-PropelDrive
Tooperatetheself-propeldrive,simplywalkwithyour
handsontheupperhandleandyourelbowsatyour
sides,andthemachinewillautomaticallykeeppace
withyou(Figure13).
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Figure13
Note:Ifthemachinedoesnotfreelyrollbackward
afterself-propelling,stopwalking,holdyourhands
inplace,andallowthemachinetorollacoupleof
centimeters(inches)forwardtodisengagethewheel
drive.Youcanalsotryreachingjustundertheupper
handletothemetalhandleandpushingthemachine
forwardacoupleofcentimeters(inches).Ifthe
machinestilldoesnotrollbackwardeasily,contactan
AuthorizedServiceDealer.
AdjustingtheBladeSpeed
Thismachinehas2blade-speedsettings:AUTOand
MAX.
•WhensettotheAUTOposition,thebladespeed
isadjustedautomaticallyforgreaterefciency;
changesincuttingconditionsaredetectedand
thebladespeedincreaseswhennecessaryto
maintainqualityofcut.
•WhensettotheMAXposition,thebladespeed
remainsatthehighestspeedatalltimes.
Turnthekeyinthekeyswitchtoeitherpositionto
adjustthebladespeedsetting(Figure14).
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Figure14
1.AUTOposition2.MAXposition
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ShuttingOfftheMachine
1.Releasetheblade-controlbar(AofFigure15).
2.Removetheelectric-startbuttonfromtheelectricstarter(BofFigure15).
3.Removethebatterypack;refertoRemovingtheBatteryPackfromtheMachine(page19).
Note:Wheneveryouarenotusingthemachine,removethebatterypack.
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Figure15
RecyclingtheClippings
Yourmachinecomesfromthefactoryreadytorecyclethegrassandleafclippingsbackintothelawn.
Iftheside-dischargechuteisonthemachine,removeitandlocktheside-dischargedeector;refertoRemoving
theSide-DischargeChute(page18)beforerecyclingtheclippings.
Important:Ensurethattherearplugislockedinplace.Tolocktheplug,raisethereardeector(A
ofFigure16),rmlypushthepluginuntilitsnapsintoplacebehindthetabs,androtatetheleveron
theplugtotheleft(BofFigure16).
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Figure16
Note:Tounlocktherearplug,rotatetheleverontheplugtotheright(Figure17).
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BaggingtheClippings
Usethegrassbagwhenyouwanttocollectgrassandleafclippingsfromthelawn.
Iftheside-dischargechuteisonthemachine,removeitandlocktheside-dischargedeector;refertoRemoving
theSide-DischargeChute(page18).
Note:Bydefaultthismachineisequippedwithaneconomybladeforimprovedruntime;italsoincludesan
optionalperformancebladeforimprovedbaggingandperformance.Beforebagging,installtheperformance
blade;refertoReplacingtheBlade(page23).
InstallingtheGrassBag
1.Raiseandholdupthereardeectorandunlocktherearplug(AofFigure17).
2.Pullouttherearplug(BofFigure17).
3.Hangtheupperfrontedgeofthebagfromthegrass-bagpinsonthenotchesofthehandlebrackets
(CofFigure17).
4.Lowerthereardeector.
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Figure17
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RemovingtheGrassBag
1.Raiseandholdupthereardeectorandliftthegrassbagupbythehandleoffthenotchesofthehandle
brackets(AofFigure18).
2.Installtherearplug(BofFigure18).
Important:Ensurethattherearplugislockedinplace.Tolocktheplug,rmlypushtheplugin
untilitsnapsintoplacebehindthetabs,androtatetheleverontheplugtotheleft(CofFigure18).
Note:Tounlocktheplug,rotatetheleverontheplugtotheright.
3.Lowerthereardeector.
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Figure18
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DischargingtheClippings
Side-dischargeorrear-dischargetheclippingswhencuttingverytallgrass.
WARNING
Thebladeissharp;contactingthebladecanresultinseriouspersonalinjury.
Shutoffthemachineandwaitforallmovingpartstostopbeforeleavingtheoperatingposition.
Side-DischargingtheClippings
Ifthebagisonthemachine,removeitandinserttherearplug;refertoRemovingtheGrassBag(page16).
Important:Ensurethattherearplugislockedinplace.Tolocktheplug,raisethereardeector
(Figure19),rmlypushthepluginuntilitsnapsintoplacebehindthetabs,androtatetheleveronthe
plugtotheleft(Figure19).
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Figure19
Note:T ounlocktheplug,rotatetheleverontheplugtotheright.
InstallingtheSide-DischargeChute
1.Unlocktheside-dischargedeector(AofFigure20).
2.Liftopentheside-dischargedeector(BofFigure20).
3.Installtheside-dischargechuteandclosethedeectorontothechute(B,C,andDofFigure20).
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Figure20
RemovingtheSide-DischargeChute
Toremovetheside-dischargechute,reversethestepsabove.
Important:Locktheside-dischargedeectorafteryoucloseit(Figure21).
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Figure21
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RemovingtheBatteryPack
fromtheMachine
1.Liftupthebattery-compartmentlid.
2.Pressthebattery-packlatchtoreleasethe
batterypackandremovethebatterypack.
3.Closethebattery-compartmentlid.
OperatingTips
GeneralMowingTips
•Avoidstrikingsolidobjectswiththeblade.Never
deliberatelymowoveranyobject.
•Forbestperformance,installanewbladebefore
thecuttingseasonbegins.
•ReplacethebladewhennecessarywithaT oro
replacementblade.
CuttingGrass
•Cutonlyaboutathirdofthegrassbladeatatime.
Forimprovedruntime,cutgrassatahigherheight
ofcut.
•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.
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AfterOperation
ChargingtheBatteryPack
Important:Thebatterypackisnotfullycharged
whenyoupurchaseit.Beforeusingthetoolfor
thersttime,placethebatterypackinthecharger
andchargeituntiltheLEDdisplayindicatesthe
batterypackisfullycharged.Readallsafety
precautions.
Important:Chargethebatterypackonlyin
temperaturesthatarewithintheappropriate
range;refertoSpecications(page10).
Note:Atanytime,pressthebattery-charge-indicator
buttononthebatterypacktodisplaythecurrent
charge(LEDindicators).
1.Ensurethattheventsonthebatteryandcharger
areclearofanydustanddebris.
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Figure22
1.Batterypackcavity5.LEDindicators(current
charge)
2.Batterypackventingareas6.Handle
3.Batterypackterminals7.ChargerLEDindicator
light
4.Battery-charge-indicator
button
8.Chargerventingareas
2.Lineupthecavityinthebatterypack(Figure22)
withthetongueonthecharger.
3.Slidethebatterypackintothechargeruntilitis
fullyseated(Figure22).
4.Toremovethebatterypack,slidethebattery
backwardoutofthecharger.
5.RefertothefollowingtabletointerprettheLED
indicatorlightonthebatterycharger.
Indicator
light
Indicates
OffNobatterypackinserted
Green
blinking
Batterypackischarging
GreenBatterypackischarged
RedBatterypackand/orbatterychargerisoverorunder
theappropriatetemperaturerange
Red
blinking
Batterypackchargingfault*
*RefertoTroubleshooting(page26)formore
information.
Important:Thebatterycanbeleftonthecharger
forshortperiodsbetweenuses.
Ifthebatterywillnotbeusedforlongerperiods,
removethebatteryfromthecharger;referto
Storage(page25).
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