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Yardworks 060-1787-8 Instruction Manual

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Cordless
Compact Lawn Mower
model no. 060-1787-8
Toll-free: 1-866-523-5218
IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT:
Read and follow all safety rules and operating instructions
Read and follow all safety rules and
before using this product.
operating instructions before using
this product.
Instruction
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  • Page 1 Cordless Compact Lawn Mower model no. 060-1787-8 Toll-free: 1-866-523-5218 IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: Read and follow all safety rules and operating instructions Read and follow all safety rules and before using this product. operating instructions before using this product. Instruction Manual...
  • Page 2 060-1787-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 SPECIFICATIONS KNOW YOUR MOWER EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST ASSEMBLY SYMBOLS BATTERY & CHARGER SAFETY INFORMATION OPERATION MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING WARRANTY Battery: 36 V, 2 Ah lithium-ion No-load speed: 3600±10% RPM Cutting width: 14” (35.6 cm) Height adjustments: 1 1/4 to 3 3/8”...

  • Page 3: Know Your Mower

    060-1787-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 1. Power lever 2. Upper handle 3. Lower handle pieces 4. Mower housing 5. Wheel 6. Height adjustment lever 7. Safety lock-out button 8. Battery door 9. Grass catcher bag 10. Battery 11. Charger KNOW YOUR MOWER •...
  • Page 4 060-1787-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218...
  • Page 5 060-1787-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 Item Description Drawing 14” upper handle assy. 31104493 Knob 3410835-5 Bolt 3220235-1 Lower handle 33309493 Cord guide 3411135-1 Tube plug 3420435 Screw 3220999 Battery door 34131486-1 Axle (Battery door) 33203470 Compression spring (Battery door)
  • Page 6 060-1787-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 Item Description Drawing Link bar 33308493 Screw 32213100 Height adjustment spring 33901493 Screw 3220504 Rear baffle 34102493 Rear shield 34201493 Lock nut 3221237 Cord clamp 3330490-1 Screw 3220518 Bolt 34123493 Torsion spring (rear cover)
  • Page 7 060-1787-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 ATTACHING THE LOWER HANDLE PIECES TO THE MOWER BASE 1. Align holes at the lower end of each handle arm with posts extending from the mower base side plates. 2. Tighten them using the wing nuts (1) provided.

  • Page 8: Installing The Upper Handle

    060-1787-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 INSTALLING THE UPPER HANDLE 1. Align the holes on the upper handle with those on the lower handle pieces. 2. Insert the bolts (1), and tighten them using the wing nuts (2) provided.
  • Page 9 060-1787-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 INSTALLING THE REAR BAG 1. Lift the rear discharge door (1). 2. Lift the rear bag by its handle (2) and place under the rear door, so that the hooks (3) on the rear bag frame are seated into the slots (4) in the handle bracket.
  • Page 10 060-1787-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 SETING BLADE HEIGHT 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 approximately 1 1/2 to 2”...

  • Page 11: Environmental Protection

    060-1787-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 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.
  • Page 12 060-1787-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 The lawn mower comes with a maintenance-free, spill-proof, sealed 36 V battery pack. • The battery charger is only for use indoors, it must not be used in wet or damp environments. Do not operate the charger near petrol/gasoline or other explosive gases or vapours.

  • Page 13: Charging Procedure

    060-1787-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 CHARGING PROCEDURE 1. Remove the battery pack from the battery box. 2. Plug the charger connector into the receptacle on the mower battery. 3. Insert the plug of the charger into the wall receptacle.
  • Page 14 060-1787-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 Since the mower battery is shipped in a low charge condition, the battery must be charged before use. The battery has four LED lights to indicate battery capacity. These lights will illuminate when the button is pressed.

  • Page 15: General Safety Rules

    060-1787-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 GENERAL SAFETY RULES READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY • 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.
  • Page 16 060-1787-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 • Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection should be provided on the circuit(s) or outlet(s) that will be used to charge the lawn mower battery. Outlets with built-in GFCI protection are available, and may be used as an added safety measure.

  • Page 17: Child Safety

    Use battery pack only with charger listed. • Use only with YardWorks 36V (2Ah) Lithium-ion battery pack (060-1765-0) . Use of any other battery packs may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

  • Page 18: Safety Rules For Charger

    060-1787-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 • Do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed. • Do not short-circuit the battery pack. There is danger of explosion.
  • Page 19 060-1787-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 • Do not let gasoline/petrol, oils, petroleum-based products, etc. come in contact with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can damage, weaken, or destroy plastic. • An extension cord should not be used for the charger unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

  • Page 20: Slope Gauge

    060-1787-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 SLOPE GAUGE Use this page as a guide in order to identify slopes that cannot be mowed safely. • DO NOT USE the lawn mower on these slopes. • SIGHT AND HOLD THIS EDGE LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE.
  • Page 21 060-1787-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 1. Do not tilt the lawn mower when starting the engine or switching on the motor, unless the lawn mower has to be tilted for starting. In this case, do not tilt it more than absolutely necessary and lift only the part which is away from the operator.

  • Page 22: Starting/Stopping The Mower

    060-1787-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 STARTING/STOPPING THE MOWER To start the motor: 1. Press and hold the start button (1). 2. Pull the bail switch (2) upward to the handle to start the mower and release the button.

  • Page 23: Installing Battery Pack

    060-1787-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 INSTALLING BATTERY PACK 1. Lift and hold up the battery door (1). 2. Place the battery pack (2) on the mower. Align guided ribs on battery pack with grooves in the product’s battery port.
  • Page 24 060-1787-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 EMPTYING THE REAR BAG 1. Stop mower, allow blades to completely stop. 2. Lift the rear chute cover. 3. Lift the rear bag by its handle to remove from mower. 4. Empty grass clippings.

  • Page 25: Slope Operation

    060-1787-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 SLOPE OPERATION • Mow across the face of slopes, never up and down. Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes. • Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

  • Page 26: Mowing Tips

    060-1787-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 MOWING TIPS • Make sure the lawn is clear of stones, sticks, wires and other objects that could damage the lawn mower blade or motor. Do not mow over property stakes or other metal posts. Such objects could be accidentally thrown by the mower in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others.

  • Page 27: General Maintenance

    • Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not operate this product until all missing or dam- aged parts are replaced. Please call YardWorks tools customer service for assistance. Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
  • Page 28 060-1787-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 LUBRICATION All of the bearings in this product are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further bearing lubrication is required.

  • Page 29: Replacing The Cutting Blade

    060-1787-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 REPLACING THE CUTTING BLADE NOTE: Only use authorised replacement blades. Replace worn or damaged blades and bolts in sets to preserve balance. 1. Stop the motor. Allow blade to come to a complete stop.

  • Page 30: Replacing The Wheels

    060-1787-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 REPLACING THE WHEELS To ensure smooth operation of wheels, the wheel assembly should be cleaned before storage. • Remove the covers on the wheel. • Remove the opening pins and the washers. • Remove the wheel (1) and replace with new wheel.

  • Page 31: Replacing The Battery

    060-1787-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 REPLACING THE BATTERY The mower battery is designed for maximum life; however, like all batteries, it will eventually need to be replaced. Charge the new battery pack before use. See Battery & Charger section of this manual.

  • Page 32: Storing The Mower

    060-1787-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 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 (refer to the Maintenance section).
  • Page 33 060-1787-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The battery is not charged. Charge the battery. The switch is defective. Replace the switch (call the toll free helpline, at 1-866-523-5218). Grass jammed at blade. Remove battery; check under deck for jams.

  • Page 34: Year Limited Warranty

    060-1787-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Transportation Charges: Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment unit or For TWO YEARS from the date of purchase within attachment are the responsibility of the purchaser. Canada, YARDWORKS® CANADA will, at its...
  • Page 36 Made in China. Imported by YardWorks Canada Toronto, Canada M4S 2B8...

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