Page 1
ITEM #0506585 19 IN., 40 V LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS MOWER MODEL #KM1940-06 Français p. 22 KOBALT and the K Design are registered ® ® Español p. 43 trademarks of LF, LLC. All Rights Reserved. ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE Serial Number Purchase Date Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call our customer service department at 1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258), 8 a.m.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Product Specifications......................Package Contents......................... Safety Information......................... Preparation ........................... Assembly Instructions ......................Operating Instructions ......................Care and Maintenance ......................Troubleshooting........................Warranty..........................Replacement Parts List ......................PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Battery type 40 V Lithium-ion 1 hour, for 40 V 73 Wh battery Charge time 2 hours, for 40 V 146 Wh battery No-load speed...
PACKAGE CONTENTS PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY Lawn mower Mulching plug Side discharge chute Grass catcher bag Charger Battery 40 V 2ah Battery 40 V 4ah kobalttools.com...
Page 4
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. SYMBOLS DESIGNATION / EXPLANATION Volts Amperes Hertz Watts Hrs.
Page 5
SYMBOLS Save these Instructions The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will DANGER result in death or serious injury. WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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.
Page 7
SAFETY INFORMATION 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.
Page 8
SAFETY INFORMATION • Never pull the mower back toward you while you are walking. If you must back the mower away from a wall or an obstruction, first look down and behind in order to avoid tripping, and then follow these steps: •...
Page 9
SAFETY INFORMATION Battery and Charger CAUTION Use only 40 V Kobalt approved replacement batteries, other batteries may cause injury or damage to the mower. Battery safety rules • Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in operating condition.
Page 10
SAFETY INFORMATION • Do not abuse the charger cord. Never carry the charger by the cord. Do not disconnect the charger from the outlet by pulling the charger cord. • Do not use a damaged charger. Replace the charger cords or the charger immediately. •...
SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING: Do not mow a slope that has an angle of greater than 15° (a rise of approximately 2-1/2 ft. every 10 ft.). Mow across the face of a slope, and never up and down. PREPARATION Before beginning assembly of product, make sure all parts are present. Compare parts with package contents list and hardware contents list.
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.
Page 13
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 2. Installing the grass catcher bag • Lift the rear discharge cover (K). • Lift the grass catcher (D) by its handle and place under the chute cover so that the hanger hooks on the grass catcher frame are seated into the slots in the handle bracket.
Page 14
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Always remove battery from your tool when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when not in use. Removing battery will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury. 5. To install battery • Lift and hold up the battery door (M). •...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Starting/Stopping the mower a. To start the motor: • Raise the battery cover. • Install 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. b.
Page 16
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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 to 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.
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). •...
Page 18
CARE AND MAINTENANCE 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.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE • The grass catcher components, chute cover, and trail shield are subject to wear and damage, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. As a safety precaution, check these components frequently and immediately replace any parts that show signs of wear or that are cracked or broken.
If you believe that the Kobalt 19 in. 40 V lithium-ion cordless mower is defective at any time during the specified warranty period, simply return the Kobalt 19 in. 40 V lithium-ion mower along with proof of purchase to the place of purchase for a free replacement or refund.
Side discharge cover 34103467 Front wheel 341021163 Rear wheel 341011163 Mulching plug 34106463-2 Charger 29413 Battery 40 V 2ah 31101825 Battery 40 V 4ah Printed in China Kobalt is a registered trademark of LF, LLC. All Rights Reserved. ® kobalttools.com...
Need help?
Do you have a question about the KM1940-06 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers
i need to replace the metal 1/2" metal washer the helps attach the mower blade on my KM1940-06 mower.
The replacement part for the 1/2" metal washer that attaches the mower blade on a Kobalt KM1940-06 mower is the square washer.
This answer is automatically generated