Weed Eater WE20X Cordless Lawn Mower Manual

Weed Eater WE20X Cordless Lawn Mower

ASSEMBLY

TO REMOVE MOWER FROM CARTON

• Remove all loose parts from the carton.
• Remove the lawn mower housing with care. Avoid touching the blade under the housing. Always wear gloves or other protection when working under or lifting the mower.

CAUTION: Do not operate this lawn mower without the discharge guard or an entirely approved grass catcher in place. These guards are for your protection and are required by the American National Standards Institute and the Consumer Products Safety Commission.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE

IMPORTANT: Unfold the handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables.

• Remove any packing material that may be between the upper and lower handles for shipping purposes.
• 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.
• Align the holes between the upper handle and the lower handles. Insert the cam locks and tighten them with the wing nuts provided.
• Secure the lower handle to the bracket with the knob on each side.

TO PREPARE BATTERY

NOTE: Your battery must be charged before you can start your lawnmower. Avoid charging the battery in extremely hot or cold temperatures.

IMPORTANT: Do not store the charger inside the motor or on top of the battery.

WARNING: Use only the battery pack supplied with this mower. Type: XXXXXX.

WARNING: Do not charge the battery in rain or wet locations.

WARNING: Do not attempt to operate the mower while the battery is charging.

CAUTION: Only use a battery charger approved by the manufacturer of your mower. Using a charger not approved by the manufacturer of your mower is hazardous, could damage your mower, and void your warranty.

NOTE: The battery can be charged while in or out of the lawn mower.

1. Install the battery as shown and tilt the handle back to lock into position.
2. Remove the jack cover.
3. Plug the battery charger into the jack on the battery.
4. Plug the other end of the battery charger into a 120 volt A.C. outlet. The red light on the charger will illuminate, indicating that the charger is working and the battery is being charged. When the battery is completely charged, the red light will go out, and the green light will illuminate.

NOTE: It takes approximately 15 hours to charge a fully discharged battery.

IMPORTANT: Battery should be charged after each use, regardless of power level. The battery should always be stored in a fully charged state. This battery will not develop a charging memory.

WARNING: Do not store the battery in temperatures lower than 32° F (0° C).

BATTERY CHARGER LED INDICATORS

Press the Battery Capacity Indicator Switch (on the back of the battery). The LED lights will indicate the current battery capacity as follows:

LIGHT MODE /BATTERY STATUS

• RED Battery is at 20% capacity, and charging is required
• The YELLOW Battery is at 25% capacity, and will require charging soon
• 1 GREEN Battery is at 45% capacity
• 2 GREEN Battery is at 60% capacity
• 3 GREEN Battery is at full capacity

PRE-OPERATION

WARNING: This mower is for outdoor use only. Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

• Avoid Dangerous Environment – Don’t use lawn mowers in damp locations.
• Don’t Use In the Rain.
• Keep Children Away – All visitors should keep a safe distance from the work area.
• Dress Properly – Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves and footwear is recommended when working outdoors.
• Use Safety Glasses – Always use a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty.
• Use the right appliance – Do not use a lawn mower for any job except that for which it is intended.
• Don’t Force Lawn Mower – It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
• Don’t Overreach – Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• Stay Alert – Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate lawn mower when you are tired.
• Store Idle Lawn Mower Indoors – When not in use, lawn mower should be stored in an indoor dry and locked-up place – out of reach of children.
• Maintain Lawn Mower With Care – Keep cutting edges sharp and clean for the best and safest performance.
• Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
• Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
• Keep guards in place and in working order.
• Keep blades sharp.
• Keep hands and feet away from the cutting area.
• Objects struck by the lawn mower blade can cause severe injuries to persons. The lawn should always be carefully examined and cleared of all objects before each mowing.
• If the lawn mower strikes a foreign object, follow these steps:
• Stop the lawn mower. Release the switch.
• Remove the battery from the mower.
• Inspect for damage.
• Repair any damage before restarting and operating the lawn mower.
• Use identical replacement blades only.

OPERATION

KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER.

READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawnmower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.

MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Our rotary walk-behind lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. WARNING: The blade turns when the motor is running.

• Operator presence control bar – must be held down to the handle to start the motor. Release to stop the motor.
• Start button – used for starting the motor.
• Single-point height adjuster – used to adjust the cutting height of a lawnmower.
• Mulcher plug – located at the rear discharge opening. Must be removed when converting to a bagging operation.
• Mulcher door – allows conversion to a discharging or bagging operation.

HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER

• Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator presence control bar, which requires the operator to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle to start and operate the lawn mower.

CAUTION: Federal regulations require a motor control to be installed on this lawn mower to minimize the risk of blade contact injury. Do not under any circumstances attempt to defeat the function of the operator control. The blade turns when the motor is running.

TO START

• Remove safety pin.
• Press the start button.
• Hold down the operator presence control bar to handle.
• Mower will begin to operate.

TO STOP

• To stop the motor, release the operator presence control bar. Let the blade come to a complete stop, then replace the safety pin.

TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT

• Adjust cutting height to suit your requirements. Medium position is best for most lawns. Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut. All four wheels are adjusted by a single lever.
• Pull the adjuster lever toward the wheel. To lower the mower, move the lever forward to the desired position. To raise the mower, move the lever toward the rear.

TO ATTACH GRASS CATCHER

1. Lift the rear door of the lawn mower and place the grass catcher frame side hooks onto the door pivot pins.
2. The grass catcher is secured to the lawn mower housing when the rear door is lowered onto the grass catcher frame.

CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without a mulcher plug or an approved grass catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawnmower with the rear door removed or propped open.

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCHER

1. Lift the grass catcher using the frame handle.
2. Remove the grass catcher with clippings from under the lawn mower handle.
3. Empty clippings from the bag.

NOTE: Do not drag the bag when emptying. It will cause unnecessary wear.

CAUTION: Under normal usage, the catcher material is subject to deterioration and wear and should, therefore, be checked frequently for replacement. Any replacement catcher should be checked to ensure compliance with the original manufacturer’s specifications.

TO CONVERT MOWER

Your lawnmower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging:

REAR BAGGING

• Open the rear door and remove the mulcher plug. Store the mulcher plug in a safe place.
• You can now install a grass catcher.
• To convert to a mulching or discharging operation, install the mulcher plug into the rear discharge opening of the mower.

SIDE DISCHARGING

• Mulcher plug must be installed into the rear discharge opening of the mower (see above instructions).
• Open the mulcher door and install the discharge deflector under the door as shown.
• Mower is now ready for the discharging operation.
• To convert to a mulching or bagging operation, the discharge deflector must be removed, and the mulcher door must be closed.

SIMPLE STEPS TO REMEMBER WHEN CONVERTING YOUR LAWN MOWER:

FOR MULCHING –

• Rear mulcher plug installed and rear door closed.
• Mulcher door closed.

FOR REAR BAGGING –

• Rear mulcher plug removed.
• Grass catcher installed.
• Mulcher door closed.

FOR SIDE DISCHARGING –

• Rear mulcher plug installed and rear door closed.
• Discharge deflector installed.

CAUTION: Do not run your lawn mower without a rear mulcher plug or approved grass catcher in place. Never attempt to operate the lawnmower with the rear door removed or propped open.

MOWING TIPS

CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher blade attachments on your mower. Such attachments are hazardous, will damage your mower, and could void your warranty.

• Under certain conditions, such as when mowing very tall grass, raise the mower height on the first cut to reduce pushing effort, to avoid overheating the motor, and to avoid leaving clumps of grass clippings. Make the second cut to the desired height.
• For extremely heavy cutting, reduce the width of the cut.
• For side discharge operation, cut in a counterclockwise direction, starting at the outside of the area to be cut, to spread grass clippings more evenly and to put less load on the motor. To keep clippings off of walkways, flower beds, etc., make the first cuts in a clockwise direction.
• When using a lawn mower in moist, heavy grass, clumps of cut grass may not enter the grass catcher. Reduce ground speed (pushing speed) and/or run the lawn mower over the area a second time.
• If a trail of grass clippings is left on the right side of the lawn mower during rear discharge operation, mow in a clockwise direction with a small overlap to collect the clippings on the next pass.
• Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled with dirt and dust with use, and the catcher will collect less grass. To prevent this, regularly hose the catcher off with water and let it dry before use.

MULCHING MOWING TIPS

IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep mower housing free of built-up grass and trash. See “CLEANING” in the Maintenance section of this manual.

• The special mulching blade will recut the grass clippings many times and reduce them in size so that, as they fall onto the lawn, they will disperse into the grass and not be noticed. Also, the mulched grass will biodegrade quickly to provide nutrients for the lawn. Always mulch with your highest motor (blade) speed, as this will provide the best recutting action of the blades.
• Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet. Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action.
• For best results, adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cuts off only the top one-third of the grass blades. If the lawn is overgrown, it will be necessary to raise the height of cut to reduce pushing effort and to keep from overloading the motor and leaving clumps of mulched grass. For extremely heavy grass, reduce the width of your cut by overlapping the previously cut path and mowing slowly.
• Certain types of grass and grass conditions may require that an area be mulched a second time to completely hide the clippings. When doing a second cut, mow across (perpendicular) to the first cut path.
• Change your cutting pattern from week to week. Mow north to south one week, then change to east to west the next week. This will help prevent matting and graining of the lawn.

STORAGE

Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more.

LAWN MOWER

When the lawn mower is to be stored for a period of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.

• Clean entire lawn mower (See “CLEANING” in the Maintenance section of this manual).
• Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual.
• Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are securely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage, and wear. Replace if necessary.
• Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly before painting.

HANDLE

You can fold your lawnmower handle for storage.

1. Loosen the two cam locks on the sides of the upper handle and allow the handle to fold down to the rear.
2. Loosen the two handle knobs on the sides of the lower handle, lift the sides of the lower handle past the edges of the handle brackets, and pivot the entire handle assembly forward and allow it to rest on the mower.
3. When setting up your handle from the storage position, the lower handle will require manual locking into the mowing position.

IMPORTANT: When folding the handle for storage or transportation, be sure to fold the handle as shown, or you may damage the control cables.

BATTERY

IMPORTANT: Battery should always be stored in a fully charged state. Charge every two weeks, even when not in use. (See “To Prepare Battery” in the Assembly section of this manual.)

WARNING: Do not store the battery in temperatures lower than 32° F (0° C).

OTHER

• If possible, store your unit indoors and cover it to protect it from dust and dirt.
• Cover your unit with a suitable protective cover that does not retain moisture. Do not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe, which allows condensation to form and will cause your unit to rust.

TROUBLESHOOTING

LIMITED WARRANTY

The Manufacturer warrants to the original consumer purchaser that this product, as manufactured, is free from defects in materials and workmanship. For a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser, we will repair or replace, at our option, without charge for parts or labor incurred in replacing parts, any part which we find to be defective due to materials or workmanship. This Warranty is subject to the following limitations and exclusions.

1. This warranty does not apply to the engine, transaxle/transmission components, battery (except as noted below), or parts thereof. Please refer to the applicable manufacturer’s warranty on these items.
2. Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibility of the purchaser. Transportation charges for any parts submitted for replacement under this warranty must be paid by the purchaser unless such return is requested by the manufacturer.
3. Battery Warranty: On products equipped with a Battery, we will replace, without charge to you, any battery that we find to be defective in manufacture, during the first ninety (90) days of ownership. After ninety (90) days, we will exchange the Battery, charging you 1/12 of the price of a new Battery for each full month from the date of the original sale. The battery must be maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished.
4. The Warranty period for any products used for rental or commercial purposes is limited to 45 days from the date of original purchase.
5. This Warranty applies only to products which have been properly assembled, adjusted, operated, and maintained in accordance with the instructions furnished. This Warranty does not apply to any product which has been subjected to alteration, misuse, abuse, improper assembly or installation, delivery damage, or to normal wear of the product.
6. Exclusions: Excluded from this Warranty are belts, blades, blade adapters, normal wear, normal adjustments, standard hardware, and normal maintenance.
7. In the event you have a claim under this Warranty, you must return the product to an authorized service dealer.

Should you have any unanswered questions concerning this Warranty, contact:

Weed Eater
Customer Service Department
9335 Harris Corners Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28269 USA

In Canada, contact:
Weed Eater
Customer Service Department
5855 Terry Fox Way
Mississauga, Ontario L5V 3E4

giving the model number, serial number, and date of purchase of your product, and the name and address of the authorized dealer from whom it was purchased. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE SAME TIME PERIODS STATED HEREIN FOR OUR EXPRESSED WARRANTIES.

Some areas do not allow the limitation of consequential damages or limitations of how long an implied Warranty may last, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from locale to locale. This is a limited Warranty within the meaning of that term as defined in the Magnuson-Moss Act of 1975.

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