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ITEM #0632478 19 IN., 40 V LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS MOWER MODEL #KM1940-07 Français p. 23 ® ® KOBALT and the K Design are registered Español p. 45 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 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 Charge time 2.5 hours, for 40 V 172 Wh battery No-load speed 2,900 RPM Height adjustments...
PACKAGE CONTENTS PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY Lawn mower Mulching plug Side discharge chute Grass catcher bag Charger Battery 40 V 5ah kobalttools.com...
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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.
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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. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could WARNING result in death or serious injury.
SAFETY INFORMATION General safety rules Read all instructions carefully WARNING 7KLV V\PERO LQGLFDWHV LPSRUWDQW VDIHW\ LQVWUXFWLRQV ,I WKHVH LQVWUXFWLRQV DUH QRW IROORZHG LW FRXOG 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.
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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.
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SAFETY INFORMATION Never pull the mower back toward you while you are walking. If you must back the mower away from steps: Step back from the mower in order to fully extend your arms. Be sure that you are well balanced. ...
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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.
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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 ,I DQ\ SDUWV DUH GDPDJHG RU PLVVLQJ GR QRW RSHUDWH WKLV SURGXFW XQWLO WKH SDUWV DUH UHSODFHG 8VLQJ a product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury. 'R QRW DWWHPSW WR PRGLI\ WKLV SURGXFW RU FUHDWH DFFHVVRULHV QRW UHFRPPHQGHG IRU XVH ZLWK WKLV SURGXFW $Q\ VXFK DOWHUDWLRQ RU PRGL¿FDWLRQ LV PLVXVH DQG FRXOG UHVXOW LQ D KD]DUGRXV FRQGLWLRQ leading to possible serious personal injury.
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 2. Installing the grass catcher bag /LIW WKH UHDU GLVFKDUJH FRYHU . /LIW WKH JUDVV FDWFKHU ' E\ LWV KDQGOH DQG place under the chute cover so that the hanger hooks on the grass catcher frame are seated into the slots in the handle bracket.
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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 mower: Raise the battery door (M). Install battery (F). Press and hold the safety lock-out button (N). Pull the bail lever (P) upward to the handle to start the mower and release the safety lock-out button.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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.
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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). ...
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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.
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.
This Kobalt 19 in. 40 V lithium-ion cordless mower is warranted for the original user to be free from defects in material and workmanship. If you believe that the Kobalt 19 in. 40 V lithium-ion cordless mower is defective at any time during the . 40 V lithium-ion mower along with proof of purchase to the place of purchase for a free replacement or refund.
Grass bag 311011163 Cam lever assembly 31102467-4 Cam lever knob 341101161 Side discharge cover 34103467 Front wheel 341021163 Rear wheel 341011163 Mulching plug 34106463-2 Printed in China ® Kobalt is a registered trademark of LF, LLC. All Rights Reserved. kobalttools.com...
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