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- Page 1 NEUTON Cordless Electric Mower NEUTON Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions Safety & Operating Instructions Model: EM 4.1 Model: EM 4.1 ® ® COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS , INC. , INC. www.neutonowners.com www.neutonowners.com...
- Page 2 If you haven’t already ordered it, be sure to try the EM 4.1’s Trimmer Attachment, too. This option makes the EM 4.1 the only mower that can also trim and edge your lawn — saving you steps, plus a whole garage full of separately powered equipment.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introducing the NEUTON Mower EM 4.1 ......1 About this Manual ............1 Chapter 2: Important Safety Considerations . - Page 4 Schematic Drawing ............40 NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions...
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Page 5: Chapter 1: Introducing The Neuton Mower Em
— with your NEUTON Mower This manual is shipped with the NEUTON Cordless Electric Mower, Model EM 4.1. It explains how to set up and safely operate your new NEUTON Mower. Carefully adhering to the safety and operating instructions in this manual will ensure many years of productive use. -
Page 6: Conventions Used In This Manual
Tools needed: This indicates you will need a special tool to perform a maintenance function on your mower. Note: Country Home Products, Inc. reserves the right to discontinue, change, and improve its products at any time without notice or obligation to the purchaser. The descriptions and specifications contained in this manual were in effect at printing. -
Page 7: Chapter 2: Important Safety Considerations
Important: Please read these instructions before using your mower. Safety and Information Labels You will find the following two labels on your NEUTON Mower. NEUTON Mower safety instructions label (176741) Warning label (176701) NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions... -
Page 8: Protecting Yourself And Those Around You
If you have any questions or are unsure of anything regarding the use of your NEUTON Mower, please call Country Home Products, toll-free, at 1-(866)-NEUTON1 (638-8661) before proceeding. -
Page 9: Operating Your Mower
Before starting the mower, adjust the cutting height to cut 1 to 2 inches of grass at a time. Cut thicker grass at a greater cutting height, or cut a narrower swath. Do not force the lawn mower forward in thick grass. Your NEUTON Mower will do a better and safer job when cutting at a steady rate. -
Page 10: Mowing On Slopes
Excessive vibration is generally a sign of trouble. Stay alert and watch what you are doing. Do not operate the lawn mower when you are tired or under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Remove the safety key when the mower is not in use. -
Page 11: Maintaining And Storing Your Mower
When not in use, store the lawn mower indoors in a dry place and out of the reach of children. To reduce fire hazard, keep the mower free of grass and leaves. -
Page 12: Chapter 3: Setting Up Your Neuton Mower
Please check that you have all of the components listed below . If anything is missing, please call Country Home Products, toll-free, at 1-(866)-NEUTON1 (638-8661). NEUTON Mower Package Checklist Country Home Products ships the following items (Figure 1) in your mower package. Please check to make sure you have everything listed below: 1. NEUTON Mower 2. -
Page 13: Package Contents
2. Upper handlebar assembly 1. NEUTON Mower Cable guide 4. Lower handlebars with connector knobs 5. Rear discharge plate 8. Safety key 7. Battery charger 6. Battery 9. 36 mm wrench NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions... -
Page 14: Assembling Your Neuton Mower
Important: Be sure to tighten the green quick-connect knobs by hand. Do not use a tool to tighten; you could easily over tighten them and damage the parts. NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions Figure 2. Attaching the lower left... -
Page 15: Handlebar Assembly
(Figure 5). NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions Figure 3. Leaning the upper handlebar assembly on the floor to help connect it Figure 4. - Page 16 (Figure 7) with the cable housing on the handlebars, and slide together. 3. Hand-tighten the locking nut to connect the cable (Figure 8). NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions Figure 6. Cable guide on the handlebars Figure 7. The half-moon cut- out on the cable end Figure 8.
- Page 17 Please refer to “Chapter 6: Optional Attachments” to learn more. NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions Figure 9. Inserting the rear discharge plate...
- Page 18 Indicator light Start button Mower/Auxiliary switch Control levers Cable guide Key slot Battery cover Cutting height lever Figure 10. Your NEUTON Mower! NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions...
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Page 19: Controls And Features
WARNING! If the green light goes out, do not operate the mower again until the battery is fully charged; otherwise the battery’s charging capacity might be decreased. NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions Figure 11. Inserting the safety key Figure 12. Indicator light... -
Page 20: Cutting Height Lever
For more information about options available for your NEUTON Mower, see “Chapter 6: Optional Attachments.” NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions Figure 13. Cutting height lever Figure 14. Pushing the Mower/Auxiliary switch to the Mower setting... -
Page 21: Chapter 4: Operating Your Neuton Mower
2. Insert the safety key into the key hole (Figure 15). The safety key can be inserted either way. The green indicator light should come on. NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions Figure 15. Safety key in the mower... -
Page 22: Starting The Mower
Note: If the mower does not start, follow the steps in “Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Tips.” WARNING! The control levers are a safety device. Do not tamper with them. NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions Figure 16. Step 1: Push the start button Figure 17. -
Page 23: Stopping The Motor And Blade
1 cuts more grass (which leaves your grass shorter); pushing it down towards posi- tion 6 cuts less grass (leaving your grass higher). The following table lists the final cut grass heights. Lever Position NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions Cut Height 1.6 (40 mm) 2.0 (50 mm) -
Page 24: Mowing And Lawn Care Tips
For best results, inspect the blade often and have an extra, sharp blade ready to install as a replacement while the dull blade is being sharpened. Mow across slopes; never up and down. NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions... -
Page 25: Chapter 5: Charging And Caring For The Battery
It is easiest to push the metal bar over with one hand while removing the battery with the other hand. NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions Figure 20. Removing the battery... -
Page 26: Inserting The Battery
Always keep the mower away from water, heat sources (stoves, radiators, open flames, etc.), and hazardous chemicals. Always use the NEUTON™ Mower EM 4.1 Charger to charge your battery; never attempt to use any other charger. This charger is specifically designed to optimize the performance of your battery. -
Page 27: Charging The Battery
For the first five hours, the charger will be warm to the touch. This is normal and does not indicate a problem. NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions Figure 22. Charging the battery in the mower... -
Page 28: Recharging After Each Use Of The Mower
Important: If a depleted battery is stored, the battery’s charging capacity might decrease. Figure 23. Charging the battery out of the mower NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions... -
Page 29: Recharging To A Full Charge For Off-Season Storage
For more information on storing your mower, see “Chapter 7: Maintaining and Storing your NEUTON Mower.” Disposing of the Battery Important: Please dispose of used batteries responsibly, according to your local hazardous materials regulations. NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions... -
Page 30: Getting The Most Out Of Your Battery
If the motor will not run after you have fully charged the battery, consult the techniques in “Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Tips.” If you still need help, call Technical Support at 1-(866)-NEUTON1 (638-8661); our staff will be happy to assist you. NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions... -
Page 31: Chapter 6: Optional Attachments
Chapter 6: Optional Attachments You can purchase several optional attachments for your NEUTON Mower. To order any of these optional attachments, please call Country Home Products toll free at 1-(866)-NEUTON1 (638-8661). Your NEUTON Mower is shipped with the rear discharge plate, allowing you to discharge grass clippings as the standard mowing mode. -
Page 32: The Neuton Trimmer
4. Lock the rear bagger in place by sliding the orange tab on the handle over the discharge guard. NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions Figure 27. The NEUTON Trimmer attached to your NEUTON Mower Figure 28. -
Page 33: Installing The Mulching Kit
The mulching blade, on the other hand, has a much smaller stabilizer and does not have any edges turned up. NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions Figure 29. Installing the mulching plug Figure 30. -
Page 34: Chapter 7: Maintaining And Storing Your Neuton Mower
1. Remove the safety key and the battery. If you are charging the battery, first disconnect the charger from the electrical (wall) outlet. 2. While holding the handlebars (as if you are mowing), turn the mower over on its right side to expose the blade. NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions... -
Page 35: Sharpening The Blade
For best results, remove the blade from the mower to sharpen it. Tools & supplies needed: Fine-toothed file or sharpening stone Gloves Safety glasses NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions Figure 31. Removing the blade Figure 32. The order of the parts holding the blade... -
Page 36: Sharpening The Blade In A Vise
Lubricating Your Mower Your NEUTON Mower does not need to be lubricated; please do not lubricate the mower. Figure 33. Balancing the blade with a large screwdriver NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions... -
Page 37: Storing Your Neuton Mower
Never throw away used batteries. Bring them to a recycling center or dealer for proper disposal. During long-term storage of batteries that are intended for reuse, you should reinstall them periodically and recharge as recommended in “Chapter 5: Charging and Caring for the Battery.” NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions... -
Page 38: Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Tips
Most difficulties are easy to fix. Consult the troubleshooting table for common problems and their solutions. If you continue to experience problems or need repairs beyond these minor adjustments, call Country Home Products, Inc. toll free at 1-(866)-NEUTON1 (638-8661) for assistance. WARNING! Always remove the safety key before performing any adjustments, maintenance, or repairs. - Page 39 Mower rear bagger is collecting grass poorly NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions Corrective Action The blade may be loose. Remove the safety key and the battery, turn the mower over, and check that the blade is tightly attached.
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Page 40: Addendum A: Parts List And Schematic Drawing
End tube ringers Battery cover Battery cover hinge Hinge screws Deck fixed hinge Housing screws Safety key Rear discharge plate Qty. Qty. NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions Part Number 175611 175621 175631 175641 175651 175661 175671 175681... - Page 41 Mower relay wire Mower relay nuts Mower relay spring washers Mower relay screws Trimmer relay wire Main cable Cable caps 36 mm wrench NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions Qty. Part Number 175951 175961 175971 175981 175991...
- Page 42 Shield screw Bagger plastic cover Bagger cover shield Bagger steel frame Bagger Mulching blade (not shown) Mulching plug Qty. Qty. NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions Part Number 176291 176301 176311 176321 176331 176341 176351 176361...
- Page 43 Battery box Battery box plate Batteries Battery wire (in series) Charging plate Battery box plate screws Battery strap snap Owner’s manual NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions Qty. Part Number 176491 176591 176601 176611 176621 176631...
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Page 44: Schematic Drawing
Schematic Drawing NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions... - Page 45 Notes NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions...
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Page 47: Limited One-Year Warranty
Country Home Products, Inc. certifies that the NEUTON™ EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower is fit for ordinary purposes for which a product of this type is used. Country Home Products, Inc., however, limits the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness in duration to a period of one (1) year in personal residential household use. - Page 48 If you cannot find the cause of the problem or are uncertain what to do, then have it inspected by a qualified shop before using it or call the Country Home Products toll-free Technical Support Department at 1-(866)-NEUTON1 (638-8661).
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