Kobalt KSPM 1040B-03 Manual page 14

ASSEMBLY
3. Attaching/Removing the Grass Bag
WARNING
• Do not at any time make any adjustment to the
lawn mower without first stopping the motor,
removing the battery pack, and waiting for the
blade to stop rotating.
NOTICE: Remove the mulching insert or side-
discharge chute before attaching the grass bag on
the mower.
a. Remove the battery.
b. Set the handle to the Locked Storage Position
(please see Adjusting the Foldable Handle).
c. Lift the rear-discharge door (P).
d. Remove the mulching insert (U).
e. Hook the grass bag (V) on the pivot rod. Release the rear discharge door (P) so that it
rests on the grass bag.
To Remove the Grass Bag
a. Lift the rear-discharge door (P) on the mower. Take the grass bag (V) off of the pivot rod.
b. Release the rear-discharge door (P).
WARNING
• When using the grass bag, never operate the mower unless the hooks on the grass bag are
firmly seated on the pivot rod and the rear-discharge door rests firmly against the top of the
grass bag.
• Under normal usage, bag material is subject to wear. To reduce the risk of injury, frequently
inspect the bag assembly and replace it if there are any signs of wear or deterioration. Use
only grass bags manufactured for this mower.
4. Attaching/Removing the Mulching Insert
WARNING
• Do not at any time make any adjustment to the
lawn mower without first stopping the motor,
removing the battery pack, and waiting for the
blade to stop rotating.
a. Remove the battery.
b. Lift the rear-discharge door (P).
c. Grasp the handle of the mulching insert (U)
and fully insert it into the mower so that it is
securely seated.
d. Release the rear-discharge door and make
sure that it rests firmly against the mulching
insert.
e. To remove the mulching insert, lift the rear-discharge door, grasp the handle of the
mulching insert, and pull the mulching insert out.
NOTICE: The mulching insert must be removed in order to install and use the grass bag and
must be re-installed when the grass bag is removed.
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P
Pivot
rod
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Hook
V
P
U