Kobalt KM194006 Lawn Mower User Manual

Kobalt KM194006 Lawn Mower

PACKAGE CONTENTS

• Lawn mower
• Mulching plug
• Side discharge chute
• Grass catcher bag
• Charger
• Battery 40V 2ah, Battery 40V 4ah

SAFETY INFORMATION

General safety rules

Read all instructions carefully

WARNING: This symbol indicates important safety instructions. If these instructions are not followed, it could endanger the personal safety and/or property of the operator and others. Read and understand all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate the mower. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.

• Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electric lawn mowers in order to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury.
• Use of this mower should be restricted to individuals who have read and understood and will follow the warnings and instructions that are printed in this manual and on the mower.

DANGER

This mower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation that are contained in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. This mower is capable of amputating body parts and throwing objects.

Failure to observe the following safety rules could result in serious injury or death.

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you have read this owner’s manual thoroughly and understand it completely. If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in this Owner’s Manual, do not use this product. Call 1-888-356-2258 for assistance.

The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and, when needed, a full face shield. We recommend a wide vision safety mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection that is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

Carefully read all instructions on the mower and in the manual before attempting to assemble and operate the mower. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference and consult it regularly.

• Become familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the mower and how to disengage the power in an emergency.
• In order to avoid contact with the blade or injury caused by a thrown object, stay in the operating zone behind the handles and keep children and bystanders at least 50 ft. (15 m) away from the mower while it is in operation. Stop the motor immediately if someone enters the mowing area.
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the mower is to be used. Remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones, toys, and other objects that could be tripped over or thrown by the blade. Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury.
• Plan your mowing pattern in such a way as to avoid discharging material toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders, etc. Do not discharge material against a wall or obstruction. Doing so may cause the discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator.
• Always wear proper eye protection that complies with ANSI Z87.1 in order to protect your eyes, along with hearing protection, while operating or performing any adjustment or repair. Thrown objects that ricochet can cause serious eye injury.
• Always wear a face mask or a dust mask when operating the mower in a dusty environment.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can get caught in moving parts. The wearing of protective gloves and safety footwear is recommended.
• Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled over the operator’s foot during a fall caused by slipping or tripping. Do not operate this mower in bare feet or while wearing sandals or lightweight (e.g., canvas) shoes. Do not hold on to the mower if you are falling. Release the handle immediately.

Child safety

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not aware of the presence of children.

• Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult.
• Do not allow children under the age of 14 to operate this mower. Children who are 14 years of age and older must read and understand the operating instructions and safety rules in this manual, and must be trained and supervised by a parent.
• Stay alert and turn the mower off if a child or any other person enters the mowing area.
• Look behind and down for small children before and while moving backwards.
• Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure your view of a child who may run into the path of the mower.

PREPARATION

Before beginning assembly of the product, make sure all parts are present. Compare parts with the package contents list and the hardware contents list. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble the product.

UNPACKING

• Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the “Package Contents” section are included.
• Inspect the product 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 product.
• If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-888-356-2258 for assistance.

Estimated Assembly Time: 5 minutes

KNOW YOUR MOWER

• Upper handle 1
• Cam locks 1
• Handle knobs 1
• Side discharge cover 1
• Rear discharge cover 1
• Height adjustment lever 1
• Battery door 1
• Start button 1
• Battery release button 1
• Bail switch 1
• Lower handle 1

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

• If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this product until the parts are replaced. Using a product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury.
• Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not recommended for use with this product. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition, leading to possible serious personal injury.
• Do not insert the battery until assembly is complete and you are ready to mow. Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury.
• To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the product when assembling parts.
• Never operate the mower without the proper safety devices in place and working. Never operate the mower with damaged safety devices. Operation of this product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury.

Unfolding and adjusting the handle

Pull up and back on the upper handle (G) to raise the handle into operating position. Make certain the lower handle (Q) snaps into place securely.

Tighten the upper handle (G) with the cam locks (H) on both sides. Tighten the lower handle (Q) with the handle knobs (I) on both sides. If the connection is not stiff, hand tighten the handle knobs.

Note: Do not overtighten the handle knobs. It could cause cam locks to break.

Installing the grass catcher bag

• Lift the rear discharge cover (K).
• Lift the grass catcher (D) by its handle and place it under the chute cover so that the hanger hooks on the grass catcher frame are seated into the slots in the handle bracket.
• Release the rear discharge cover (K). When installed correctly, the hooks on the grass catcher will rest securely in the slots on the handle brackets.

Removing the mulching plug

• To remove the mulching plug (B), lift the rear discharge cover (K).
• Grasp the handle of the mulching plug and pull the mulching plug (B) out using the handle.
• The mulching plug (B) is inserted on an angle, so it requires some force to remove it.
• The mulching plug (B) must be removed in order to install the grass catcher bag.
• The mulching plug (B) must be reinstalled when the grass catcher bag is removed.

Installing a side discharge chute

• Lift the side discharge cover (J).
• Align the grooves on the side discharge chute (C) with the pins on the underside of the side discharge cover (J).
• Lower the side discharge chute (C) until the hooks on the mower deck are secured in the openings in the side discharge chute (C).
• Release the side discharge chute (C) and side discharge cover (J).

WARNING: Always remove the battery from your tool when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when not in use. Removing the battery will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury.

To install a battery

• Lift and hold up the battery door (M).
• Align raised ribs on the battery with grooves in the mower’s battery port.
• Make sure the battery release button snaps in place and that the battery is fully seated and secure in the mower before beginning operation.
• If the machine is not going to be used immediately, remove the battery.
• Close the door.

To remove the battery

• Release the bail switch (P) to stop the mower.
• Press the battery release button (O) on the mower. This will cause the battery to rise out of the tool slightly.
• Hold the battery door open before pressing the battery release button.
• Remove the battery from the mower.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Starting/Stopping the mower

To start the motor:

• Raise the battery cover.
• Install the battery.
• Press and hold the start button (N).
• Pull the bail switch (P) upward to the handle to start the mower and release the button.

To stop the motor:

Release the bail switch (P).

Soft-Start

This LI-ION mower is equipped with a “soft-start” feature. When initially starting up, the mower will take approximately 3 seconds to get up to full speed. If the mower does not initially start, remove the battery and check under the mower deck to ensure there is nothing obstructing the blade and that the blade can spin freely by hand. Even a small amount of grass on start-up will prevent the “soft start” from turning the mower on.

CAUTION

Do not attempt to override the operation of the safety lock-out button or bail lever

WARNING:

• The operation of any mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can cause severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower and while performing any adjustments or repairs.
• Ensure that other people and pets remain at least 50 ft. away when the mower is in use
• Remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other debris that might be thrown by the rotating blades.

Cutting height adjustment

When shipped, the wheels on the mower are set to a low-cutting position. Before using the mower for the first time, raise the cutting position to the height best suited for your lawn. The average lawn should be between 1-1/2 in. to 2 in. during cool months and between 2 in. and 3-1/2 in. during hot months.

To adjust the blade height:

• To raise the blade height, grasp the height adjustment lever (L) and move it toward the back of the mower.
• To lower the blade height, grasp the height adjustment lever (L) and move it toward the front of the mower.

Mowing tips

Note: A sharp blade will greatly enhance the performance of the mower, especially when cutting high grass. Be sure to check the blade and sharpen it at least once per year.

• Verify that the lawn is free of stones, sticks, wires, and other objects that could damage the blades or the motor. These objects could be accidentally thrown by the mower in any direction and could cause serious personal injury to the operator and to others. In order to prevent electric shock, do not operate the mower in damp or wet conditions.
• Do not mow in circles. Travel back and forth across the lawn.
• When cutting thick grass, reduce walking speed in order to allow for a more effective cut and a proper discharge of the clippings.
• For a healthy lawn, always cut off one-third or less of the total length of the grass. The average lawn should be approximately 1-1/2 to 2 in.(3,8cm to 5cm) long during cool months, and between 2 in. to 3-1/4 in.(5cm to 8,3cm) long during hot months. If there is growth, the lawn should be cut in the fall.

Mulching tips

Note: Inspect the area where the mower is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other debris that might be thrown by the rotating blade.

• Release the switch to turn the mower OFF when crossing any graveled area (stones can be thrown by the blade).
• Set the mower to the highest cutting height when mowing on uneven ground or in tall weeds.
• For effective mulching, do not cut wet grass because it tends to stick to the underside of the deck, preventing proper mulching of grass clippings. New or thick grass may require a narrower cut. The ground speed should be adjusted to the condition of the lawn. If mowing has been delayed and the grass has been allowed to grow longer than 4 in., mow the lawn twice in order to reduce the grass height to a maximum of 3-1/4 in.
• Walk at a steady pace. Overlap the cutting rows. Do not let the grass get too tall. If the grass gets too long, start at the highest cutting position and work down to the desired cutting height.

WARNING

If you strike a foreign object, stop the motor and remove the battery. Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage. Repair any damage before operating the mower. Excessive vibration of the mower during operation is an indication of damage. Thoroughly inspect the mower and repair any damage before operating the mower.

Emptying the grass catcher bag

• Stop the mower, allow the blades to completely stop, and remove the battery.
• Lift the rear discharge cover.
• Lift the grass catcher bag by its handle to remove it from the mower.
• Empty grass clippings.
• Lift the rear discharge cover and reinstall the grass catcher bag as described earlier in this manual.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Replacing the cutting blade

WARNING

Always protect your hands by wearing heavy gloves and/or wrapping the cutting edges with rags or other materials when performing any maintenance on the blades. Always remove the battery when servicing or transporting the mower.

Use only a Kobalt replacement blade. (Item #0535383, sold separately).

• Remove the battery.
• While wearing leather padded gloves, wedge a block of wood between the blade and the mower deck in order to prevent the blade from turning when the nut is being removed.
• Using a 15 mm wrench or socket (not included), loosen the blade nut and remove the blade. Turn the nut counterclockwise to loosen it and clockwise to tighten it.
• Remove the blade nut, the square washer, the insulator washer, and the blade.

Cleaning the mower

WARNING

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose the mower to water.
• The underside of the mower deck should be cleaned after each use, as grass clippings, leaves, dirt, and other debris will accumulate, causing rust and corrosion.
• Remove any buildup of grass and leaves on or around the motor cover (do not use water). Wipe the mower clean with a dry cloth occasionally.
• If debris builds up on the underside of the unit while in use, stop the motor and disconnect it from the power supply. Tilt the mower forward, or on its side, and scrape it clean with an appropriate tool.

TROUBLESHOOTING

REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST

For replacement parts, call our customer service department at 1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258), 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. EST, Monday-Friday.

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