Operation - Milwaukee M18 FUEL F2LM21 Operator's Manual

OPERATION

To reduce the risk of injury,
WARNING
always
protection marked
AS/NZS 1337.1.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment
including safety glasses and protective footwear.
Before Mowing
Read and follow all safety warn-
WARNING
ings, instructions, illustrations,
death.
• Check the area and clear it of objects that can
be thrown by the lawn mower.
• Avoid discharge of material toward roads,
footpaths, bystanders and the like. Also, avoid
discharging material
obstruction, which may cause the material to
ricochet back toward the operator.
Plan the mowing pattern to avoid mowing up or
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down slopes. Do not mow steep slopes.
• Ensure grass is dry and there is enough light
for good visibility.
• Inspect rear door, discharge attachment, bail,
etc., for proper operation, location, and damage.
• Set the height adjustment.
• Ensure children and bystanders are at least
30 m away.
• Ensure the blade stops when bail bar is released.
• Ensure the self-propel stops when the self-
propel paddle is released.
Set the speed dial at a speed that you can
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comfortably follow when walking behind the
lawn mower. Start at a low speed. Be prepared
for sudden changes in speed when adjusting
the speed dial. You may lose control of the
lawn mower if the speed dial is set at a speed
that is too fast for your walking pace.
High Lift Mode
High Lift Mode increases blade speed for
better bagging or mulching job. Press the
High Lift Mode button to toggle between ON/OFF.
The LED next to the button will light when in High Lift
mode.
LED Lights
Ensure enough light for good visibility; lights
may not provide sufficient visibility in all
conditions. Press the LED Lights button to
toggle between ON/OFF.
Setting Self-Propel Speed Dial
When using the self-propel feature,
ensure that the speed dial is set at a
speed that you can comfortably
follow when walking behind the
lawn mower.
1. Start at a low speed. Be prepared
for sudden changes in speed
when adjusting the speed dial.
You may lose control of the lawn
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mower if the speed dial is set at a
speed that is too fast for your walking pace.
2. Release the self-propel paddle and bail bar if you
cannot keep up with the lawn mower.
3. Rotate the dial to set the maximum speed of the
self-propel feature, from "1" for minimum speed
up to "5" for the maximum speed.
wear proper eye
to comply with
against a wall
Start Blade Button
1. To start the blade, pull and hold the bail
bar against the handle
2. Press the Start Blade button. The blade
will start and the button will lock inward.
3. To stop the blade, release the bail bar. The blade
will stop and the button will unlock.
If the blade will not start, check battery charge
4.
and that the lawn mower is in proper operating
position.
Keep hands and feet away
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from the blades. Do not
reach under blade guard. Keep clear of
the discharge opening at all times.
• Do not direct discharge material toward anyone.
or Avoid discharging material against a wall or
obstruction. Material may ricochet back toward
the operator.
• Look down and behind before and while mov-
ing backwards. Do not mow in reverse unless
absolutely necessary.
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Always be sure of footing; keep a firm hold on
the handle and walk, never run.
Avoid holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other
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hidden hazards. Uneven terrain could overturn
the lawn mower, or cause operator to lose their
balance or footing.
• Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives,
paths, or roads or if someone enters the area.
• After striking a foreign object, stop the motor,
remove the battery packs, thoroughly inspect
the lawn mower for any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and operating the
lawn mower.
• If the lawn mower should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the lawn mower and check
immediately
generally a warning of trouble.
Shut the motor off and wait until the blade
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comes to a complete stop before removing the
grass bag or before unclogging the rear side
discharge chute.
1. Insert battery packs. The fuel gauge LEDs will
light and display the batteries' remaining charge.
2. Set the maximum self-propel speed (1-5).
3. Set the blade speed (Low/High).
4. Turn the LED lights on, if needed.
5. To start the blade, pull and hold the bail bar against
the handle and press the Start Blade button.
6. To engage the self-propel feature, press down on
the self-propel paddle. Press less for a slower
speed, or more for a faster speed, up to the
maximum speed set by the self-propel speed
dial. To disengage the self propel feature, release
the paddle.
NOTE: The self-propel feature is available for
manoeuvring whenever the lawn mower is
powered; the blade does not need to be running.
7. If necessary, adjust blade speed or maximum
self-propel speed. When adjusting maximum
self-propel speed (1-5), be prepared for a sudden
change in speed.
8. To stop the blade, release the bail bar.
When finished mowing, remove batteries for
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storage.
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Mowing
for the cause. Vibration is