Neuton cordless electric mower safety & operating instructions (52 pages)
Summary of Contents for Neuton CE5.3
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Battery-Powered Mower Safety & Operating Instructions Model: CE5.3 UPDATED MAY 2010 ® NEUTON Power Equipment 75 Meigs Road Vergennes, VT 05491 Toll-Free phone: 1-866-NEUTON1 (638-8661) Fax: 1-802-877-1213 Web site: www.neutonpower.com MAIL INFO NEUTONPOWER Read and understand this manual and all instructions before operating this Mower.
Tools Needed: This indicates you will need a special tool to perform a maintenance function on your Mower. Neuton Power Equipment 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.
Chapter 1: Important Safety Considerations We want you to enjoy years of safe and productive use from your NEUTON Battery-Powered Mower. We do not want you injured, so please take a few moments to read the following instructions for safely operating your new Machine.
Mower before starting. • Never operate the NEUTON Mower without the proper guards, safety switches, or other safety and protective devices in place and properly connected. Inspect the machine and cutting blade to determine proper installation of these devices, and they are in good repair, and operate properly.
Charger label matches the voltage of your Battery. Use of a different Charger may not allow the Battery to fully recharge and may cause a fire or explosion. Use of a non-approved NEUTON Charger will void your warranty.
Step 1: Read the Safety & Operating Instructions before proceeding. The NEUTON Mower is a motorized cutting machine that uses a sharp Blade. For your safety, and for best results, it is important to read the information in “Chapter 1: Important Safety Considerations” before you assemble or use the Mower.
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Step 3: Charge the Battery before your first use. Use the NEUTON 24V Charger only with the NEUTON 24V Battery. Use of other Chargers or the NEUTON 24V Charger with other types of Batteries may result in bursting of the Battery, which could cause personal injury and property damage.
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Side Discharge Chute the Chute into place (Figure 6). Lower the hinged Discharge Guard. Figure 6 Handle Discharge Guard Support Rod Side Discharge Chute Front Groove Screw Figure 8 Figure 7 NEUTON CE5.3 Battery-Powered Mower - Safety & Operating Instructions...
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Engage Notch Figure 9 Rear Bagger The NEUTON Rear Bagger lets you cut and catch your grass clippings, eliminating the need to rake. The Rear Bagger easily attaches to the rear of the Mower (Figure 10). The Bagger shipped unassembled. The following instructions outline the steps necessary to assemble, install, and remove the Bagger.
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NOTE: If the Battery is not oriented correctly, it will not fully depress into the opening. If this happens, remove the Battery, recheck the orientation, and try again. Support Rod Cloth Handle Figure 15 Figure 16 Safety & Operating Instructions NEUTON CE5.3 Battery-Powered Mower -...
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Your Fully Assembled NEUTON Mower Battery Safety Key Start Knob Cutting Height Lever Status Indicator Light Control Power/Mode Switch Shown without the Discharge Chute or Bagger Cable Clip Access Cover OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES: NEUTON Trimmer Trimmer Cord Spare Battery Spare Cutting Blade...
• Power OFF (center position), used to conserve Battery power (green Status Indicator Light goes out); and • Auxiliary (forward position), used when operating the Optional Trimmer. Power/Mode Switch Figure 19 Safety & Operating Instructions NEUTON CE5.3 Battery-Powered Mower -...
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Neuton CE5.3 Product Specifications Motor 4300 Tip Speed 16,000 ft./min. AMP Idle 4 – 5 AMP Cutting 8 – 10 Size 500W, 24V DC/32 Amp Noise Under 80 Decibels Controls Start/Stop Safety Control Bar, Start and Stop Shape Comfortable, Ergonomically Designed Housing...
Starting, stopping, and restarting an electric Motor repeatedly within a few seconds can generate a great deal of heat and damage the Motor. To protect the life of your NEUTON Mower, always wait at least five (5) seconds after stopping before restarting the Mower.
The Battery The NEUTON Mower comes with a sealed, lead acid Battery already installed at the factory. The Battery is 24 volts and rated at 10 amp-hours. The Battery should not leak, regardless of the position in which it is stored. Read “Handling the Battery Safely”...
INMETCO, P.O. Box 720, 245 Portersville Road, Ellwood City, PA 16117, (724) 758-2825; fax (724) 758-2845 To learn more about hazardous waste recycling, visit the Web site for Battery Council International [www.batterycouncil.org] or for the Environmental Protection Agency [www.epa.gov]. Safety & Operating Instructions NEUTON CE5.3 Battery-Powered Mower -...
Blade to throw objects. Check components frequently, and replace them with the manufacturers recommended parts when necessary. • Check the Blade and Motor mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness. Use only authorized NEUTON replacement parts. • Keep your Mower free of grass, leaves, or other debris build-up.
Battery to discharge faster. When this occurs, sharpen the Blade (assuming the Blade is otherwise in good condition). Tools and Supplies Needed: Mower • Fine-Toothed File or NEUTON Blade Sharpener (optional) • Safety Glasses Blade Adapter • Vise Remove the Blade (see “Removing and Attaching the Blade”).
Neuton Power Equipment Toll Free at: 1-866-NEUTON1 (638-8661) for assistance. Always remove the Safety Key and Battery before performing any adjustments, maintenance, or repairs to your Mower. Troubleshooting Table...
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⇒ Verify your Standard 110V wall outlet is functioning correctly by plugging a lamp or other electrical device into the same socket on the wall outlet you are intending to use. Safety & Operating Instructions NEUTON CE5.3 Battery-Powered Mower -...
Chapter 7: Parts Lists, Schematic Diagrams, and Warranty Parts List - NEUTON CE5.3 Mower NOTE: Part numbers listed are available through Neuton Power Equipment. Ref# Part# Description 263241 Upper Handlebar Assembly 175791 Knob, Handlebar Connector, Black 175781 Bolt, Handlebar Connector...
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CE5.3 Battery-Powered Mower is fit for ordinary purposes for which a product of this type is used. Neuton Power Equipment however, limits the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness in duration to a period of two (2) years in personal residential household use.
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Daily Checklist and Storing for your NEUTON Mower To help maintain your NEUTON Mower for optimum performance, we recommend you follow this checklist each time you use your machine. Also, follow the checklist for storing the machine . Do not insert the Safety Key until you have completed all of the daily checks and you have moved the Mower to the area that you are going to mow.
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