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ITEM #0652296 16 IN., 40 V LITHIUM-ION DUAL BLADE MOWER MODEL #KM-1640 Français p. 25 ® ® KOBALT and the K Design are registered Español p. 49 trademarks of LF, LLC. All Rights Reserved. ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE Serial Number...
TABLE OF CONTENTS 3URGXFW 6SHFL¿FDWLRQV 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 2 hour, for 40 V 144 Wh battery Charge time No-load speed 2800 RPM...
PACKAGE CONTENTS PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY Lawn mower Mulching plug Charger Grass catcher bag Battery 40 V 4ah 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 1-866-456-8934 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 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 %DWWHU\ WRROV GR QRW KDYH WR EH SOXJJHG LQWR DQ HOHFWULFDO RXWOHW WKHUHIRUH WKH\ DUH DOZD\V LQ operating condition.
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SAFETY INFORMATION Charger safety rules &KDUJH WKH EDWWHU\ LQ D GU\ DUHD WKDW LV SURWHFWHG IURP WKH ZHDWKHU 'R QRW H[SRVH WKH PRZHU RU the charger to rain. Do not charge the battery in a wet location. Operate the battery charger in temperatures between 45°...
SAFETY INFORMATION SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST WARNING Do not mow a slope that has an angle 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.
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KNOW YOUR MOWER PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY Upper handle Lower handle Handle knobs Cam locks Height adjustment lever Battery door Safety lock-out button Bail lever Lower handle locks Rear discharge cover kobalttools.com...
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts are replaced. Using 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 b. To lower the handle assembly: 2SHQ WKH XSSHU FDP ORFNV + Note: ,I WKH KDQGOH ORFN LV GLI¿FXOW WR RSHQ ORRVHQ the knobs on the upper handle locks by turning them counterclockwise. /RZHU WKH XSSHU KDQGOH ...
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 4. To install battery 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. 5DLVH WKH EDWWHU\ FRYHU - ...
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Starting/stopping the mower a. To start the mower: 5DLVH WKH EDWWHU\ GRRU - ,QVWDOO EDWWHU\ 3UHVV DQG KROG WKH VDIHW\ ORFNRXW EXWWRQ . 3XOO WKH EDLO OHYHU / XSZDUG WR WKH KDQGOH WR VWDUW the mower and release the safety lock-out button.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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 Mulching tips Note: Inspect the area where the mower is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wire, bones, and other debris that might be thrown by the rotating blade. 5HOHDVH WKH VZLWFK WR WXUQ WKH PRZHU 2)) ZKHQ FURVVLQJ DQ\ JUDYHOHG DUHD VWRQHV FDQ EH thrown by the blade).
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Replacing the cutting blade WARNING 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. ...
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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. &OHDQ WKH PRZHU DV GHVFULEHG LQ WKH SUHYLRXV VHFWLRQ ,QVSHFW WKH EODGH DQG UHSODFH LW LI UHTXLUHG ...
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 1-866-456-8934, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., EST, Monday - Friday.
This Kobalt 16 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 16 in. 40 V lithium-ion cordless mower is defective at any time during the VSHFL¿HG ZDUUDQW\ SHULRG VLPSO\ FDOO RXU :DUUDQW\ VHUYLFH DORQJ ZLWK SURRI RI purchase.
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST For replacement parts, call our customer service department at 1-866-456-8934, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., EST, Monday - Friday. kobalttools.com...
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33301470-4 Front wheel axle 36202487S 40V motor control PC 33310488 Clip 33323250 Stop block 3320238A-1 Motor axle sleeve 32208250 Screw 34117470 Blade holder 3220537 Printed in China Kobalt ® is a registered trademark of LF, LLC. All Rights Reserved. kobalttools.com...