Yard works Lpr020-1 User manual

BATTERY MUST BE

CHARGED BEFORE FIRST

USE. TWO TO THREE INITIAL

CHARGING/DISCHARGING

CYCLES MAY BE REQUIRED

TO ACHIEVE MAXIMUM RUN

TIME/CAPACITY.

CA Compliant Charger Included (Model No. CHL82000-1)

Thank you for your purchase.

DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE. OPERATING, ASSEMBLY,

PARTS, SERVICE QUESTIONS? GO TO WWW.AMERICANLAWNMOWER.COM

OR CALL 1-800-633-1501 BETWEEN 8:00 AM—5:00 PM EST FOR

ASSISTANCE.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the owner’s manual

before using this product.

Model LPR020-1 | SKU# 267-3224

OWNER’S MANUAL

20-Volt Lithium-ion Pruner

With (1) 20-Volt 2.0Ah Lithium-ion Battery

TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY: Before any use

be sure everyone using this product reads and

understands all safety instructions and other

information contained in this manual.

WARNING: Personal Injury and Damage! Keep

your hands and feet away from the cutting tool,

especially when the products are switched on!

Never adjust the cutting head when the product is

in the “on” position. Do not touch moving blades.

Save these instructions and review frequently prior

to use and in instructing others.

WARNING: When using electric appliances, basic

safety precautions should always be followed to

reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal

injury, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS - Do

not use this product in the rain or in damp or wet

conditions. Do not operate in gaseous or explosive

atmospheres. Motors in these products normally

spark, and the sparks might ignite fumes.

DRESS PROPERLY- Don’t wear loose clothing or

jewelry and wear protective hair covering to contain

long hair. They can be caught in moving parts.

Use of rubber gloves and protective footwear is

recommended when working outdoors.

USE SAFETY GLASSES - Wear safety glasses

with side shields or goggles that are marked to

comply with ANSI Z87.1 standard when operating

this product. Use face or dust mask if environment is

dusty.

DANGER: Risk of cut. Keep hands away from

blades.

USE RIGHT APPLIANCE - Do not use this product

for any job except that for which it is intended.

WARNING: Switch off before adjusting or cleaning.

CAUTION: The blades continue to move for a few

seconds after the tool is switched off.

AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING - Do not carry

this product with finger on switch.

IMPORTANT! Any use which is not expressly

permitted in the manual may result in damage to

the tool and place the use in serious danger.

Please carefully read the restrictions in the

operating instructions.

IMPORTANT! Before each use check for damaged

or worn parts. Check for alignment of moving parts,

binding of moving parts, breakage, mounting and

any other condition that may affect its operation.

Any part that is damaged should be properly

repaired or replaced. For assistance call our

customer service help line at 1-800-633-1501.

STORE INDOORS-When not in use, this product

should be stored indoors in a dry location out of

reach of children.

STAY ALERT - Watch what you are doing. Use

common sense. Do not operate this product when

you are tired or under the influence of drugs,

alcohol or medications.

DANGER: If blade jams on any electrical cord

or line, DO NOT TOUCH THE BLADE! IT CAN

BECOME ELECTRICALLY LIVE AND VERY

DANGEROUS. Release the unit in the safest

manner possible. Disconnect the damaged

electrical cord or line from the power source. If

possible, do so safely, if in doubt, call an electrician

or the electrical contractor for assistance. Failure to

heed this Danger can result in serious personal

injury and possible death.

LIGHTING - Only operate this tool in daylight or

good artificial light.

DON’T OVERREACH - Keep proper footing and

balance at all times.

DANGER: Make sure trigger switch is off and

safety button is not pushed when clearing jammed

material from blades.

MAINTAIN TOOL WITH CARE-Keep blades sharp

and clean for best performance and to reduce the

risk of injury. Keep handle dry, clean and free from

oil and grease.

KEEP CHILDREN AWAY - All visitors, children and

pets should stay at a safe distance from the work

area.

WARNING: California Proposition 65:

This product contains chemicals known to the State

of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other

reproductive harm.

WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm -

www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS

GENERAL SAFETY

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Precautions that involve your safety.

CAUTION! Read the instruction manual and follow the warning and safety instructions!

CAUTION! Always wear eye protection.

Do not use in rain or electrical storms.

WARNING! Wear protective gloves!

WARNING! Keep bystanders away.

CAUTION! Wear ear protection!

WARNING! Wear safety footwear!

Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle

where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS

Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper

interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.

GENERAL SAFETY

FCC Warnings:

Please note that changes or modifications to this

product not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user's

authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will

not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment

does cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to

correct the interference by one or more of the

following measures:

-- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-- Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

-- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

-- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Model: LPR020-1

Input: 20 V DC, 2.0 Ah

Battery capacity: 2000mAH

Max Cut Capacity: 1.1 in (28 mm )

Weight: 3.1 lb (1.4 kg)

FEATURES

1Blade – moving

2Blade – fixed

3On/Off trigger switch

4Safety lock button

5Blade guard

6Battery

7Charger

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

PACKING LIST

- Pruner

- Blade Guard

- Battery Charger

- Battery

- Owner’s Manual

UNPACKING

Carefully remove the product from the box. Make sure

that all items listed in the packing list are included.

Inspect all items carefully to make sure no breakage

or damage occurred during shipping.

Do not discard the packing material until you have

carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.

WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing

please do not operate this product until the parts are

replaced. Failure to heed this warning could result in

serious personal injury. Call our customer service help

line at 1-800-633-1501 for assistance.

BEFORE STARTING THE EQUIPMENT

INSTALLING THE BATTERY

Slide the battery pack into the pruner ( Fig 1). Ensure

the battery is securely connected. To remove the

battery, depress the release button and slide battery

pack out of tool.

STARTING AND STOPPING

Starting:

1. Push the safety lock button and press the

on/off trigger switch at the same time.

2. Release the safety lock button.

Stopping:

1. Release the on/off trigger switch.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: Before any work on the machine (e.

g. maintenance, changing the tool, etc.) as well

as during its transport and storage, ensure

Safety lock-off is enabled. There is danger of

injury when the On/Off switch is unintentionally

actuated.

To close the moving blade, activate the safety

lock-off by pushing it forward and pressing the ON/

OFF switch at the same time. To open the blade,

let go of the ON/OFF switch.

Never operate the machine in an awkward

posture. This may cause serious injury.

Keep your free hand away from the cutting ar-

ea. Never touch the blades. They are very sharp

and you may cut yourself. Always wear protective

gloves while pruning.

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Fig.2

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

CHANGING BLADE

Warning! Remove battery from pruner before

changing the blade.

Always wear protective gloves when Changing

the blade.

Never attempt to operate the machine without

the blade, spacer or screw correctly secured to

prevent damage to the machine.

To remove the moving blade (1), use a Hexagon

wrench socket key (not provided) to remove the

blade nut (2) which secures the blade. Remove the

blade wave washer(3) and the washer (4) then

remove the blade bolt (5). Remove the moving

blade (1) along 45 ° direction.

To Insert the moving blade (1), be careful not to

allow any foreign matter to become attached to

the blade gear and do not damage it. First Insert

part of the tooth of the blade into the case as shown,

then rotate the blade (1) until the hole of the blade

(1) is aligned to the hole of the aluminum gearbox.

Incorrect location of the blade will damage the

machine. Install the blade bolt then install the

washer (4) and the wave washer (3). Attach the

blade nut (2) and tighten. Do not over tighten.

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MAINTENANCE / CLEANING / STORAGE

MAINTENANCE:

CAUTION: Blades can cause injury. Do not press

the safety lock of the pruner during maintenance

work.

Note: To ensure long and reliable service, regularly

carry out the following maintenance:

 Check for obvious defects such as a damaged

or loose blade, housing, or components.

 If the tool should stop working properly, repair

should be carried out by a qualified individual,

using identical replacement parts.

CAUTION: Never clean the pruner in water

(especially running water), as there is a risk of

personal injury and damage to the pruner.

To obtain good cutting results, always make sure

the blades are sharp, and clean them from time to

time with a soft dry cloth.

A few drops of oil (e.g. vegetable oil) will improve

the cutting performance of the blades. Never apply

any grease to the blades.

There are no parts inside the equipment which

require additional maintenance.

CLEANING / STORAGE

 Clean the exterior of the tool thoroughly

using a soft brush and cloth. Do not use water,

solvents, or polishes.

 After use, cover the blades with the guard

provided.

 Charge the battery before storing.

 If the tool is to be stored for an extended period

of time or during winter storage, charge the

battery at least once every three months to

protect it from damage.

 Store the tool in a dry secure place out of reach

of children.

 Do not place any other objects on top of the

tool.

 This tool must not be stored in temperatures

over 40°C (104°F) or under direct exposure to

sunlight.

 Do not store the tool in places with static

electricity.

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Charge the battery pack only with Yardworks 20-Volt

Chargers.

Allow at least 60 minutes of charge time before initial use of

the pruner.

Make sure the power supply is normal household voltage,

120volts, 60Hz, AC only.

The battery charger should be operated in temperatures

between 39 and 104 degrees F.

The battery should be charged in a cool, dry place.

Two to three initial charging/discharging cycles may be

required to achieve maximum run time/capacity.

Do not attempt to open the charger or the unit. There are no

customer serviceable parts inside. Call the customer service

help line at 1-800-633-1501 for assistance.

DO NOT incinerate battery packs even if they are severely

damaged or completely worn out. They can explode in a fire

causing injury.

Use the battery charger indoors only.

Disconnect charger from the power supply when not in use to

prevent damage to the charger during a power surge.

When fully charged, the battery can be safety stored in

temperatures down to –4° F for a period of up to

four weeks, before requiring charging.

Fully charge battery pack every 90 days.

If over a period of time the battery pack quickly runs down

after a full 60 minutes charging period, a replacement battery

pack is needed.

To prevent permanent damage to the battery, never store in a

fully discharged condition.

WINTER STORAGE—Fully recharge before storage and then

again every 90 days.

Since the battery will not develop a memory, it does not have

to be fully discharged before recharging.

A small leakage of liquid from the battery cells may occur

under extreme usage, charging or temperature conditions.

This does not indicate a failure. However, if the outer seal is

broken and this leakage gets on your skin.

a. Wash quickly with soap and water.

b. Neutralize with a mild acid such as lemon juice or

vinegar.

c. If the battery liquid gets in your eyes, flush them with

clean water for a minimum of 10 minutes and seek

immediate medical attention.

CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

Battery Pack

Charger

Constant Red = Battery is charging

Constant Green = Battery is fully charged

TO CHARGE - SEE CHARGER MANUAL FOR COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS

BATTERY DISPOSAL

Remove the battery pack from the pruner. Cover the terminals with heavy duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destroy or disassemble battery

pack or remove any components. This product contains lithium-ion batteries which must be recycled or disposed of properly. Local, state or

federal laws may prohibit disposal of these batteries in ordinary trash.

The RBRC seal on the li-ion battery pack indicates that the costs to recycle the battery pack at the end of its useful life has already

been paid by The Great States Corporation American Lawn Mower Company. It is illegal to place spent li-ion batteries in the local

municipal solid waste or in the trash. RBRC in cooperation with The Great States Corporation American Lawn Mower Company has

provided an environmentally friendly and easy way to recycle spent li-ion batteries. Just contact your local recycling center or call

1-800-8BATTERY for information on where to drop off the spent battery.

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CALL US FIRST !!

Call us first with questions about operating or maintaining your product

at 1.800.633.1501 between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Eastern

Standard Time, or get assistance on americanlawnmower.com.

PARTS AND SERVICE

For parts or service, please call 1-800-633-1501 or visit us online at americanlawnmower.com.

Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit.

REPAIR PARTS (KITS/ ITEMS)

The model/ serial number of this tool is found on a plate or label attached to the housing. Please

record the serial number in the space provided below.

MODEL NUMBER LPR020-1___

SERIAL NUMBER_______________

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Always mention the model number when ordering kits/items for this tool.

No. Kit/Item Number Description Qty

1LPR020-BLADE Replacement blade 1

2BL82120-120V battery 1

3CHL82000-120V charger 1

NOTES

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American Lawn Mower Company

The Great States Corporation

7444 Shadeland Station Way

Indianapolis, IN 46256 USA

Phone 1-800-633-1501

www.americanlawnmower.com

In a continued commitment to improve quality, the Manufacturer reserves the right to

make component changes or design changes when necessary.

Rev. 10/13/2021

YARDWORKS WARRANTY POLICY

• Two (2) year limited warranty on all Yardworks 20V lithium ion power tools from date of purchase when used for personal,

household, or family use.

• Two (2) year limited warranty on all Yardworks 20V lithium ion batteries and chargers from date of purchase when used for

personal, household, or family use.

The Great States Corp. (GSC) warrants to the original owner that this Yardworks product and service part is free from defects in

materials and workmanship and agrees to repair or replace any defective product or part for the warranty period as stated above.

• Warranty voided if used for commercial or industrial purposes or any other improper use as determined by GSC.

• Warranty does not include repairs necessary due to operator’s abuse or negligence (including overloading the product beyond

capacity or immersion in water), or the failure to assemble, operate, maintain or store the product according to the instructions in

the owner’s manual.

• This warranty does not cover

 Wear items, including but not limited to - drive belts & gears, tines, cutting blades, mower blades, saw chains, mulching

blades, blower fans, spool covers, trimmer line, blower and vacuum tubes, guide bars, high pressure hoses, wheels, handles,

augers, worn bags, power cables, and other items subject to wear over time.

 Wear on batteries, including but not limited to – drops, wear and breakage on charger, exposure to extreme temperature

swings (hot or cold), battery left on charger too long, battery left uncharged for too long, and misuse or abuse of the battery.

• This warranty does not cover damage caused by cold, heat, rain, excessive humidity or other environmental extremes.

• This warranty does not cover normal deterioration of the exterior finish or normal wear and tear on the products including, but not

limited to scratches, cracks, dents, or damage caused by outside chemicals.

• This warranty is not transferable and only applies to new products sold directly from an authorized retailer. This warranty does not

apply to any product, new or used, purchased through unauthorized third-party channels. For information on authorized dealers,

contact our customer support hotline at 1-800-633-1501 (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Est)

• Any incidental, indirect or consequential loss, damage, or expense that may result from any defect or malfunction of the products is

not covered by the warranty.

• The warranty does not include installation, assembly or normal adjustments explained in the owner’s manual. The expense of de-

livering the product to the vendor and the expense of returning the product or replacement parts to the owner is not covered by the

warranty.

Additional Warranty Limitations

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to

you. Products sold damaged or incomplete, sold ―as is, or sold as reconditioned are not covered under the warranty.

Damage or liability caused by shipping, improper handling, improper assembly, incorrect voltage, improper wiring, improper mainte-

nance, improper modification or the use of accessories and/or attachments not specifically recommended is not covered by this

warranty.

Proof of purchase, original dated sales receipt, must accompany all warranty claims.

For claims go to americanlawnmower.com or call our customer support hotline from 8am-5pm EST,

Mon-Fri at 1-800-633-1501

Model LPR020-1 | SKU# 267-3224

OWNER’S MANUAL

20-Volt Lithium-ion Pruner

With (1) 20-Volt 2.0Ah Lithium-ion Battery

Yard Works LPR020-1 User manual

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