Kobalt KM2180B Cordless Lawn Mower User Manual

Kobalt KM2180B Cordless Lawn Mower

PACKAGE CONTENTS

HARDWARE CONTENTS (not shown actual size)

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.

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 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 product, make sure all parts are present. Compare parts with package contents list and 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

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 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.

Assembling the handle

1. Raise the lower handles (O) and lock into place by turning the handle lock knobs (P) to the locked position. Ensure the bolt slides through the handlebar bracket on both sides of the mower. Note: Make sure that both handles are in the same notch on the handlebar bracket. If not, the upper handles will not assemble properly.
2. Align the upper handle (G) with the lower handle (O) on both sides. Slide the handle bolts (AA) through the holes in the handles and tighten with the handle knobs (BB) on both sides. If the connection is not stiff, hand tighten the handle knobs. Note: Do not overtighten the handle knobs.

Removing the mulching plug

• To remove the mulching plug (B), lift the rear discharge cover (I).
• 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 the grass catcher bag

• Lift the rear discharge cover (I).
• 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 (I). When installed correctly, the hooks on the grass catcher will rest securely in the slots on the handle brackets.

Installing side discharge chute

• Lift the side discharge cover (H).
• Align the grooves on the side discharge chute (C) with the pins on the underside of the side discharge cover (H).
• 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 (H).

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 the battery

• Lift and hold up the battery door (M).
• Align the battery with the mower’s battery port.
• Make sure the battery release button (K) 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 battery

• Release the bail lever (N) to stop the mower.
• Open the battery door.
• Press the battery release button (K) on the mower. This will cause the battery to rise out of the tool slightly.
• Remove the battery from the mower.

Handle Bar Adjustment

• Unlock the handle lock knobs (P).
• Move the handlebars up or down to adjust to a comfortable position.
• Lock the handle lock knobs (P).

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 #0648547, 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 27 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 and the blade.
• To reinstall the blade, position the blade with the cutting edges toward the ground. Assemble the blade nut as shown. Using a 2 7 mm socket or wrench, turn the blade nut clockwise in order to secure the blade.

Note: Be sure to replace the parts in the exact order in which they were removed. When installing the cutting blade, verify that it is installed with the curved ends pointing toward the mower deck, and not toward the ground. Refer to the schematic drawing on the right.

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 remove the battery. Tilt the mower forward, or on its side, and scrape it clean with an appropriate tool.

Storing the mower

The following steps should be taken in order to prepare the lawn mower for storage.

• Clean the mower as described in the previous section.
• Inspect the blade, and replace it or sharpen it, if required.
• Store the mower in a dry, clean location. Do not store it next to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer or rock salt.
• Store the mower indoors in a cool, dry place, out of the reach of children. Do not cover the lawn mower with a solid plastic sheet. Plastic coverings trap moisture around the mower, which causes rust and corrosion.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If you still have questions or an unresolved issue after going through this troubleshooting guide, or just want to speak to a Kobalt product expert, please call our Kobalt customer service department at 1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258), 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. EST, Monday-Friday.

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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