SAFETY INFORMATION GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: when using electric lawn mowers , basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY W A R N I N G This symbol indicates important safety instructions.
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SAFETY INFORMATION • Always wear proper eye protection that complies with ANSI Z87.1 in order to protect your eyes while operating or performing any adjustment or repair. Thrown objects that ricochet can cause serious eye injury. • Always wear a face mask or a dust mask when operating the mower in a dusty environment. •...
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BATTERY & CHARGER C A U T I O N Use only greenworks approved replacement batteries, other batteries may cause injury or damage to the mower. Use with GREENWORKS 40V battery (#29662). BATTERY SAFETY RULES •...
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SAFETY INFORMATION • Do not place battery tools or their batteries near fire or heat. This will reduce the risk of explosion and possibly injury. • Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack. Do not use a battery pack or charger that has been dropped or received a sharp blow.
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SAFETY INFORMATION CHARGER SAFETY RULES • Charge the mower battery in a dry area that is protected from the weather. Do not expose the mower or the charger to rain. Do not charge the battery in a wet location. Operate the battery charger in temperatures between 45°...
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. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
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SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER Read this operator's manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower. Compare the illustration in Figure 1 to your lawn mower in order to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Bail switch Height Safety...
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS UNPACKING • Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. • Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. •...
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS UNFOLDING AND ADJUSTING HANDLE (See Figure 2) • Pull up and back on the upper handle to raise the handle into operating position. Make certain the handles snap into place securely. • Tighten the upper handle with the cam locks on both sides. •...
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLING THE GRASS CATCHER BAG (See Figure 3) • Lift the chute cover (1). • Lift the grass catcher by its handle (2) and place under the chute cover so that the hooks (3) on the grass catcher frame are seated into the slots in the handle bracket. •...
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLING THE MULCHING PLUG (See Figure 4) • To remove the mulching plug, lift the chute cover (1). • Grasp the handle (2) of the mulching plug and pull the mulching plug out using the handle. • The mulching plug (3) is inserted on an angle, so it requires some force to remove it. •...
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK (See Figure 5) • Lift and hold up the battery door. • Place the battery pack on the mower. Align guided ribs on battery pack with grooves in the product’s battery port. • Make sure the latch on bottom of the battery pack snaps in place and that battery pack is fully seated and secure in the mower before beginning operation.
OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER STARTING/STOPPING THE MOWER (See Figure 5-6) To start the motor: • Open the battery door and insert the battery. (See Fig. 5) • Press and hold the safety lock-out button (1). (See Fig. 6) • Pull the bail switch (2) upward to the handle to start the mower and release the button. To stop the motor: •...
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OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (See Figure 7) When shipped, the wheels on the mower are set to a low-cutting position. Before using the mower for the first time, raise the cutting position to the height best suited for your lawn. The average lawn should be between 1 1/2"...
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OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER SLOPE GAUGE (See Figure 8) W A R N I N G Slopes are a major factor related to accidents involving slips and falls, which can result in severe injury. Operating the mower on a slope requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it.
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OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER 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 Maintenance section. •...
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OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER EMPTYING THE GRASS CATCHER BAG (See Figure 9) • Stop mower, allow blades to completely stop, and remove the battery. • Lift the rear chute cover. • Lift the grass catcher bag by its handle to remove from mower. •...
ALWAYS remove the battery when servicing or transporting the mower. Use only a GREENWORKS replacement blade. • REMOVE BATTERY. • While wearing leather padded gloves, wedge a block of wood between the blade and the mower deck in order to prevent the blade from turning when the nut is being removed.
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MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE BATTERY The mower battery is designed for maximum life; however, like all batteries, it will eventually need to be replaced. Charge the new battery pack before use. To install a new battery: • Carefully unlock and remove the battery pack. •...
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MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE MOWER W A R N I N G In order to reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose the mower to water. The underside of the mower deck should be cleaned after each use, because grass clippings, leaves, dirt, and other debris will accumulate, which will cause rust and corrosion.
SERVICE • When ser vicing the mower, use only replacement par ts that are available from the manufacturer. In order to obtain replacement parts, call the toll-free helpline, at 1-888-909- 6757. The use of parts that do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance, and may compromise safety.
ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE BATTERY DISPOSAL The batteries used in this mower's battery pack contain the following toxic and corrosive material: LITHIUM-ION. W A R N I N G Toxic materials must be disposed of in a specified manner in order to prevent contamination of the environment.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The battery is not charged. Charge the battery. Replace the switch (call the tollfree helpline, The switch is defective. at 1-888-909-6757 Grass jammed between the Remove battery; check under deck for jams. The mower does deck and blade.
(4) years against defects in materials, parts or workmanship. GREENWORKS™, at its own discretion will repair or replace any and all parts found to be defective, through normal use, free of charge to the customer. This warranty is valid only for...
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