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ITEM #0840452 20-INCH DECK WIDTH SELF-PROPELLED MOWER MODEL #KMP 2040-06 Español p. 25 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. - 8 p.m., EST, Monday - Friday.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 3URGXFW 6SHFL¿FDWLRQV Package Contents........................3 Symbols..........................4 Safety Information ......................6 Preparation ........................... 11 Assembly Instructions ......................12 Operating Instructions ....................... 15 Care and Maintenance......................19 Troubleshooting........................22 Warranty ..........................23 Replacement Parts List...................... 24 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS Battery type 40 V Lithium-ion Charge time 2.5 hours, for 40 V 172 Wh battery...
HARDWARE CONTENTS (not shown actual size) Handle bolt Handle knob Qty. 2 Qty. 2 SYMBOLS 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 DANGER avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
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SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their mean- ing. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. SYMBOLS DESIGNATION EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz...
SAFETY INFORMATION GENERAL SAFETY RULES READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY WARNING • This symbol indicates important safety instructions. If these instructions are not followed, it could 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 • Never pull the mower back toward you while you are walking. If you must back the mower away from a ZDOO RU DQ REVWUXFWLRQ ¿UVW ORRN GRZQ DQG EHKLQG LQ RUGHU WR DYRLG WULSSLQJ DQG WKHQ IROORZ WKHVH VWHSV •...
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Store indoors only. Always remove the battery from mower and charger when cleaning or storing the tool. BATTERY & CHARGER CAUTION Use only Kobalt approved replacement batteries. Other batteries may cause injury or damage to the mower. For use only with Kobalt 40-volt batteries and charger. BATTERY SAFETY RULES •...
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SAFETY INFORMATION • When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like: paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to DQRWKHU 6KRUWLQJ WKH EDWWHU\ WHUPLQDOV WRJHWKHU PD\ FDXVH VSDUNV EXUQV RU D ¿UH •...
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SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING When transporting or servicing unit, always remove the battery. WARNING (PROPOSITION 65) Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some exam- ples of these chemicals are: •...
SAFETY INFORMATION PREPARATION Before beginning assembly of product, make sure all parts are present. Compare parts with package contents list and hardware contents list. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to assemble the product. UNPACKING • Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING • If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this product until the parts are replaced. Us- ing a product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury. • Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not recommended for use with this 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. Removing the mulching plug • To remove the mulching plug (N), lift the rear dis- charge door (F). • Grasp the handle of the mulching plug (N). Using this handle, lift and pull the mulch plug out. •...
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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 person- al injury. 5a. To install battery • Lift and hold up the battery door.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Starting/Stopping the mower a. To start the mower: • Raise the battery door. • Install battery. • Close the battery door. • Press and hold the safety lock-out button (C). • Pull the bail lever (B) upward to the handle to start the mower and release the safety lock-out button.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3. Self-propelled mowing a. To engage the self-propelled feature: • Open the battery door. • Insert the battery. • Pull the self-propel lever (I) upward to meet the handle. b. To disengage the self-propelled feature: • Release the self-propel lever (I). c.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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 per- forming any adjustments or repairs. •...
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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, as described in the Care and Maintenance section. •...
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 #812963, sold separately). • Remove battery.
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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 (refer to the Replacing the cutting blade section).
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE Service 6HUYLFLQJ UHTXLUHV H[WUHPH FDUH DQG NQRZOHGJH DQG VKRXOG EH SHUIRUPHG RQO\ E\ D TXDOL¿HG VHUYLFH technician. For service, it is suggested you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SER- VICE CENTER for repair. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. WARNING •...
TROUBLESHOOTING 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 1-888-356-2258. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION The mower does 1.
This Kobalt 40 V 20” cordless self-propelled lawn mower is warranted to the original purchaser from WKH RULJLQDO SXUFKDVH GDWH IRU ¿YH \HDUV VXEMHFW WR WKH ZDUUDQW\ FRYHUDJH GHVFULEHG KHUHLQ This Kobalt 40V Lithium-ion Battery carries a three (3) year warranty from the original user to be free from defects in material and workmanship.
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST For replacement parts, call our customer service department at 1-888-356-2258. PART DESCRIPTION PART # Mulching plug 341021555 Grass catcher 349011555 Blade 333011555 Blade bolt 322011179AC Handle bolt 322041179 Handle knob 341291179 Front wheel 341981555 Rear wheel 341971555 341191179-2 Safety key 311191555...