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Continuous Runtime
Brushless Mower
model number 060-1790-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218
IMPORTANT:
Read and follow all safety rules and operating
instructions before using this product.
Operator's
Manual

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  • Page 1 Continuous Runtime Brushless Mower model number 060-1790-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 IMPORTANT: Operator’s Read and follow all safety rules and operating Manual instructions before using this product.

  • Page 2: Troubleshooting

    060-1790-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 SPeCiFiCAtioNS KNoW YoUR MoWeR SYMBolS SAFetY iNFoRMAtioN BAtteRY & CHARgeR exPloded VieW PARtS liSt ASSeMBlY oPeRAtioN MAiNteNANCe tRoUBleSHootiNg WARRANtY Battery: 40 V max, 3 Ah lithium-ion (x2) No-load speed: 3500 RPM Cutting width: 17”...

  • Page 3: Know Your Mower

    060-1790-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 1. Power lever 2. Upper handle 3. lower handle 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 Before attempting to assemble, empty carton and compare parts with parts list above.

  • Page 4: Environmental Protection

    060-1790-8 | 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 5: General Safety Rules

    060-1790-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 GeNeRAL SAFeTY RULeS WARNING: When using electric lawn mowers, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following: ReAD ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAReFULLY •...
  • Page 6 060-1790-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 • Step back from the mower in order to fully extend your arms. • Be sure that you are well balanced. • Pull the mower back slowly. • do not use the mower for any job except that for which it is intended. do not force the mower.

  • Page 7: Child Safety

    Using a charger with an incompatible battery pack may create a risk of fire. Use battery pack only with the specified charger. • Use only with Yardworks 40 V, 3 Ah lithium-ion battery pack. Use the battery packs may result in a risk of fire, electric shock,or personal injury. •...

  • Page 8: Safety Rules For Charger

    060-1790-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 burns or a fire. • do not place battery products or their batteries near fire or heat. this will reduce the risk of of explosion and possibly injury. • do not open or mutilate the battery pack. Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to the eyes or skin.
  • Page 9 060-1790-8 | 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 10: Slope Gauge

    060-1790-8 | 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 slopes of more than 15 • Sight and hold this edge level with a vertical tree.

  • Page 11: Important Safety Instructions

    060-1790-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 For the proper use, maintenance and storage of this battery, it is crucially important that you read and understand the instructions given in this manual. to avoid serious injury, risk of fire, explosion and danger of electric shock or electrocution: • do Not probe the charger with conductive materials.

  • Page 12: Environmentally Safe Battery Disposal

    060-1790-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 eNVIRONMeNTALLY SAFe BATTeRY DISPOSAL Press the battery capacity indicator (BCi) button. the lights will illuminate according to the battery’s capacity level. See chart below: BAtteRY CAPACitY ligHt MetRe iNdiCAtoR (BCi) BUttoN BAtteRY MetRe...
  • Page 13 060-1790-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 eNVIRONMeNTALLY SAFe BATTeRY DISPOSAL the following toxic and corrosive materials are in the batteries used in this tool battery pack: li-ion, a toxic material. to avoid injury and risk of fire, explosion, or electric shock, and to avoid damage to the environment: • Cover the battery’s terminals with heavy-duty adhesive tape.
  • Page 14 060-1790-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 NOTe: the battery is not shipped fully charged. it is recommended to fully charge it before first use to ensure that maximum run time can be achieved. this lithium-ion battery will not develop a memory and may be charged at any time.
  • Page 15 060-1790-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 if the battery pack does not charge properly: • Check the current at the power outlet with another tool. Make sure that the outlet is not turned off. • Check that the charger contacts have not been shorted by debris or foreign material.
  • Page 16 060-1790-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 1. this charger can be installed hanging on a wall using two screws (not supplied). 2. locate the placement for the charger to be wall mounted. 3. if fastening to wood studs use 2 wood screws.
  • Page 17 060-1790-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218...
  • Page 18 060-1790-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 item description drawing Upper handle assembly 310021529 grass catcher bag assembly 310041529 Motor cover assembly 310031529 lower handle 333021508 Cam lock assembly 31102467-8 Knob 34106467-6 Cord guide 34135469A Bolt 3220135 Self-locking nut 3220537...
  • Page 19 060-1790-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 item description drawing 6” wheel cover 3411799C-11 Washer 3290605 6” wheel 34119143-5 Front wheel axle assembly 33301470-4 Press board 33307470 Plate 333021527 Bolt M10x35 322011179AB 16” blade 33303488 Power switch board 362011527 torsion spring...
  • Page 20 060-1790-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 UNFOLDING AND ADJUSTING THe HANDLe • Pull up and back the upper handle (1) to raise the handle into operating position. Make certain the handles snap into place securely. • tighten the lower handle with the cam locks (2) on both sides.

  • Page 21: Installing The Grass Catcher Bag

    060-1790-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 INSTALLING THe GRASS CATCHeR BAG • lift the rear cover (1). • lift the grass catcher bag by its handle (2) and place it under the rear cover so that the hooks (3) on the grass catcher bag frame are seated into the slots (4) in the handle brackets.

  • Page 22: Installing The Mulching Plug

    060-1790-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 INSTALLING THe MULCHING PLUG • to remove the mulching plug, lift the rear cover (1). • grasp the handle (2) of the mulching plug and pull it out. • the mulching plug (3) is inserted on an angle, so it requires some strength to remove it.

  • Page 23: To Install The Battery Pack

    060-1790-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 TO INSTALL THe BATTeRY PACK • lift and hold up the battery door (1). • Place the battery pack (2) in the space provided. Align the guided ribs on the battery pack with the grooves in the product’s battery port.
  • Page 24 060-1790-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 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 25: Starting/Stopping The Mower

    060-1790-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 STARTING/STOPPING THe MOWeR To start the motor: • open the battery door and insert the battery. • Press and hold the safety lock-out button (1). • Press the power lever (2) against the handle to start the mower and release the button.

  • Page 26: Cutting Height Adjustment

    060-1790-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 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 1 1/2 to 2”...
  • Page 27 060-1790-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 eMPTYING THe ReAR BAG Stop the mower and allow blades to completely stop. lift the rear cover. lift the grass catcher bag by its handle to remove it from the mower. empty grass clippings.

  • Page 28: Slope Operation

    060-1790-8 | 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.

  • Page 29: Mowing Tips

    060-1790-8 | 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.

  • Page 30: General Maintenance

    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 31 060-1790-8 | 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 32: Replacing The Cutting Blade

    060-1790-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 RePLACING THe CUTTING BLADe Stop the motor. Allow blade to come to a complete stop. turn the mower on its side. Wedge an obstruction (6) between the blade and mower deck to prevent the blade from turning.

  • Page 33: Replacing The Battery

    060-1790-8 | 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 the Battery & Charger section in this manual.

  • Page 34: Storing The Mower

    060-1790-8 | 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 35 060-1790-8 | contact us: 1.866.523.5218 PRoBleM PoSSiBle CAUSe SolUtioN the battery is not charged. Charge the battery. Replace the switch (call the toll- the switch is defective. free helpline, at 1.866.523.5218). Remove the battery; check grass jammed at blade.

  • Page 36: Year Limited Warranty

    Canada M4S 2B8. Normal deterioration of the exterior finish Made in China due to use or exposure. HOW TO OBTAIN SeRVICe Warranty service is available by calling Yardworks CANADA will not be liable for incidental or consequential loss or damage.

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