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- Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL MODEL NUMBER WE20C ELECTRIC-POWERED, 3-IN-1, 20" ROTARY LAWN MOWER 438184...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules ... 2-4 Assembly ... 4 Pre-Operation ... 5-6 WARNING: IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS. WARNING: When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fi re, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following. -
Page 3: General Operation
I. GENERAL OPERATION • Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before starting. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine before starting. • Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. -
Page 4: General Service
IV. GENERAL SERVICE • Never run a machine inside a closed area. • Never make adjustments or repairs with the motor running. • Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts, tight and keep equip- ment in good condition. • Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly. -
Page 5: Pre-Operation
POLARIZED APPLIANCE CONNECTIONS To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) and will require the use of a polarized extension cord. • The appliance plug will fi t into a polar- ized extension cord only one way. - Page 6 To reduce the likelihood of disconnec- tion of lawn mower cord from the cord set during operation, use the extension cord retainer supplied with the mower. • Don’t Abuse Cord – Never pull lawn mower by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle.
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Page 7: Know Your Lawn Mower
KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Operator presence control bar Start button Circuit breaker... - Page 8 The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any ad just ments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
- Page 9 TO ADJUST CUTTING HEIGHT Adjust cutting height to suit your re quire - ments. Me di um position is best for most lawns. Raise wheels for low cut and lower wheels for high cut. All four wheels are adjusted by a single lever. •...
- Page 10 TO CONVERT MOWER Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging or discharging: REAR BAGGING • Open rear door and remove mulcher plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe place. • You can now install grass catcher. •...
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Page 11: Operation
MOWING TIPS CAUTION: Do not use de-thatcher blade attachments on your mower. Such attachments are hazardous, will damage your mower and could void your warranty. • Under certain conditions, such as when mowing very tall grass, raise the mower height on the fi rst cut to reduce pushing effort, to avoid over heat ing the motor, and to avoid leaving clumps of grass clippings. -
Page 12: General Recommendations
Check for Loose Fasteners Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher Check Tires Clean Lawn Mower * Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade ** Lubrication * Use a scraper to clean under deck GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. -
Page 13: Lawn Mower
LAWN MOWER Always observe safety rules when per- forming any main te nance. IMPORTANT: Always unplug electric mow- ers before servicing, cleaning or removing material from lawn mower. TIRES • Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect control chemi cals which can harm rub- ber. -
Page 14: Storage
Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more. LAWN MOWER When lawn mower is to be stored for a pe- riod of time, clean it thor oughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE Does not start 1. Start button not depressed. 2. Extension cord not connected to power cord. 3. Extension cord not connected to power source. 4. Circuit breaker has tripped. 5. Loose blade or broken blade adapter. 6. Operator presence control bar in released position. -
Page 16: Warranty
7. In the event you have a claim under this Warranty, you must return the product to an authorized service dealer. Should you have any unanswered questions concerning this Warranty, contact: Weed Eater Customer Service Department 9335 Harris Corners Parkway...
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