Operating Instructions - Kobalt KM1940-06 User Manual

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. To stop the motor:
• Release the bail switch (P).
2. Soft-Start
This LI-ION mower is equipped with a "soft-start" feature. When initially starting up, the mower will
take approx. 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.
3. 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.
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