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OPERATOR'S MANUAL LITHIUM POWERED MOWER PMLI-20 WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this PRODUCT.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Read all instructions when using electric gardening appliances. Basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. FOR ALL LAWN MOWERS a) Avoid Dangerous Environment Don’t use this product in damp or wet locations. Use ONLY for Intended purpose. b) Do not Use In Rain c) Keep Children Away All bystanders should be kept at a safe distance from work area.
Remove or disconnect safety key before servicing, cleaning, or removing material from the lawn mower. d) Use only the following type and size battery: type PMLI-20,22018,22025 lithium battery. e) Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The cell may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 16. Always wear eye protection when operating machine. 17. See manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories. Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer. II. SLOPE OPERATION Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents, which can result in severe injury. Operation on all slopes requires extra caution.
BATTERY & CHARGER Lithium-Ion rechargeable batteries require routine maintenance and care in their use and handling. Read and follow the guidelines in this document to safely use Lithium-Ion batteries and achieve the maximum battery life span. Overview 1. Do not leave batteries unused for extended periods of time, either in the product or in storage. When a battery has been unused for 6 months, check the charge status and charge or dispose of the battery as appropriate.
BATTERY & CHARGER TRANSPORTATION 1. Always check all applicable local, national and international regulations before transporting a Lithium-Ion battery. 2. Transporting an end-of-life, damaged or recalled battery may, in certain cases, be specifically limited or prohibited. DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING 1. Lithium-Ion batteries are subject to disposal and recycling regulations that vary by country and region. Always check and follow your applicable regulations before disposing of any battery 2.
KNOW YOUR PRODUCT Read this owner's manual and safety rules carefully before operating the mower. Compare the illustration below to the mower in order to become familiar with the location of the various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
ASSEMBLING YOUR MOWER Parts List • Mulch plug (Installed at the rear of the mower at the factory) • Grass catcher bag • Side discharge chute • 36V Battery (Pre-installed at the factory) • Battery Charger • Manual Note: • Carefully remove the parts from the box. •...
ASSEMBLING YOUR MOWER INSTALLING THE GRASS CATCHER BAG (see Fig.4) 1. REMOVE SAFETY KEY AND WAIT FOR BLADE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. 2. Lift the chute cover (1). 3. While holding up the cover (1), place the grass catcher bag hanger hooks (2) into the opening on the chute cover (1) to allow the hanger hooks to attach to the rod (3) which secures the chute cover.
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ASSEMBLING YOUR MOWER INSTALL THE SIDE DISCHARGE CHUTE (see Fig.5) This mower has 3 different functions - mulch, side discharge and rear bag. If you wish to discharge the clippings rather than mulch, perform these steps. 1. REMOVE SAFETY KEY AND WAIT FOR BLADE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. 2.
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ASSEMBLING YOUR MOWER INSTALLATION OR REMOVAL OF THE MULCH PLUG (see Fig.6) 1. REMOVE SAFETY KEY AND WAIT FOR BLADE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. 2. To remove the mulch plug lift the chute cover (1) and pull out on the handle. 3.
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ASSEMBLING YOUR MOWER ADJUST THE UPPER HANDLE HEIGHT (see Fig.7) 1. Loosen the upper handle knob. 2. Adjust the handle to the most comfortable of the 3 positions. 3. Tighten the upper handle SECURELY. Fig.7...
OPERATING YOUR MOWER TO START & STOP THE MOWER: Carefully follow the illustration below, in order, when starting or stopping the mower. (see Fig.8) STARTING / STOPPING THE MOWER See Fig 8 1. For the proper operation of this lawn mower, you need to insert the safety key in position, then the lawn mower can be operated by moving the lever release first to make the...
OPERATING YOUR MOWER ADJUST THE CUTTING HEIGHT ( see Fig.10) 1. Simply depress the lever (1) towards the wheel and move to desired position. This sets all wheels to the same position. 2. To raise the height, pull the height adjustment lever from the current stop position towards the back of the mower. 3.
OPERATING YOUR MOWER CHARGING PROCEDURE Note: The battery can be charged in or out of the mower. The charger that is supplied with this mower is a specially designed 2-stage charger. Step 1: The red light will light up during the recharge cycle. Step 2: The green light will light up when the battery is fully charged.
OPERATING YOUR MOWER WARNING: Do not mow a slope that has an angle of greater than 15° (a rise of approximately2-1/2 ft. [ 75 m] every 10 ft. [3m]).Mow across the face of a slope, and never up and down. MOWING TIPS NOTE: A sharp blade will greatly enhance the performance of the mower, especially when cutting high grass.
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OPERATING YOUR MOWER NOTE: Be sure to replace the parts in the exact order in which they were removed. When installing the cutting blade, verify that it is installed with the curved ends pointing toward the mower deck. CLEAN THE MOWER WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose the mower to water.
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KNOW YOUR PRODUCT 1. When servicing the mower, use only replacement parts that are available from the manufacturer. In order to obtain replacement parts, call the toll-free helpline. The use of parts that do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and may compromise safety.
5. Authorized Recharge Mower® Service Provider. In order to obtain warranty coverage it is your responsibility (at your expense) to deliver or ship your Recharge Mower® unit to an authorized Recharge Mower® Service Provider and arrange for pick-up or return of your unit after the repairs have been made. If you do not know the location of your nearest authorized Recharge Mower®...