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NEUTON Cordless NEUTON ™ ™ Cordless ™ ™ Electric Mower Electric Mower Safety & Safety & Operating Operating Instructions Instructions Model: EM 4.1 Model: EM 4.1 ® ® COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS , INC. COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS , INC. www.neutonowners.com www.neutonowners.com...
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® , Inc. NEUTON ™ and the NEUTON logo are trademarks of Country Home Products, Inc. All rights reserved. OCUMENTATION Written by PDI Creative Communication Produced in Taiwan R.O.C. exclusively for Country Home Products, Inc. Meets CPSC blade safety requirements.
Explains how to use and care for the battery that powers your NEUTON Mower. Chapter 6: Optional Attachments • Describes the attachments available for use with your NEUTON Mower, and how to use them. NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions...
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.
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 Warning and Safety Instructions label (196921) NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions...
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Mower Danger label (176701) The following label appears on your NEUTON Battery. NEUTON Battery operating tips label (196101) NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions...
Do not use the Mower while barefoot or wearing open sandals. • Wear long pants while trimming and mowing. • Avoid wearing loose clothing or jewelry which might be caught on the Mower’s moving parts. NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions...
Objects struck by the lawn mower blade can cause severe injuries. Also note the location of holes, ruts, bumps, stumps, and other possible hazards. • Mow only in daylight or in an area well lit by artificial light. NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions...
Do not modify your Mower or over-speed the motor. Remember, modifications to your Mower void your warranty. • Do not use your NEUTON Mower for any job other than those for which it is intended. NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions...
• Mower blades are sharp; they can and do cut. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when working with them. NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions...
WARNING! Please dispose of used batteries responsibly, according to your local hazardous materials regulations. Note: See additional details on battery care in “Chapter 5: Charging and Caring for the Battery.” NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions...
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: •...
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2. Upper handlebar assembly Cord clip 4. Lower handlebars with black connector knobs 5. Rear discharge plate 9. 36 mm wrench 6. Battery 7. Battery charger 8. Safety key NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions...
“Chapter 2: Important Safety Considerations” before you assemble or use the Mower. To familiarize yourself with the assembly, features, and operation of your Mower, please read the remainder of this manual before proceeding. NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions...
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Mower body (Figure 4). This makes it easier to reach the slots on the Mower frame. Figure 4. Set cutting height to position 6 (Note: position numbers have been highlighted for clarity) NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions...
2. Line up the holes of the upper handlebars with the holes in the lower handlebar Figure 7. Lean the upper handlebar assembly sections. onto the lower handlebars (shown after the black connector knobs and bolts are attached) NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions...
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3. Hand-tighten the locking nut to connect the cable (Figure 11). Figure 9. Cord clip on the lower right Figure 10. The half-moon Figure 11. Hand-tighten the handlebar cut-out on the cable end locking nut NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions...
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Figure 13. Orient and insert the battery Important: 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. NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions...
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Your Fully Assembled NEUTON Mower Start knob Mower/Auxiliary switch Control bar Cable guide Indicator light Key slot Battery cover Cutting height lever Figure 14. Your NEUTON Mower! NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions...
The orange control bar is a safety feature. The bar must be pressed in for the motor to start and run, and the cutting blade to spin. When the bar is released, the motor shuts off and the blade stops spinning within three seconds. NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions...
Auxiliary, used when operating an attachment. For more information about options available for your NEUTON Mower, see “Chapter 6: Optional Attachments.” Figure 17. Pushing the Mower/Auxiliary switch to the Auxiliary setting NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions...
Note: The length of time that a battery can hold its charge while mowing depends upon lawn conditions; tall or thick grass makes the Mower work harder causing the battery to discharge faster. NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions...
Note: If the Mower still does not start, follow the steps in “Chapter 8: Troubleshooting Tips.” WARNING! The orange control arm is a safety device. Do not tamper with it. NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions...
Mower’s power, which conserves battery life. 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...
If you generally intend to use your Mower and Trimmer for a longer duration, Country Home Products recommends that you purchase an extra battery. That way, while you’re using your Mower, the second battery can be charging.
For the first five hours, the charger will be warm to the touch. This is normal and does not indicate a problem. Figure 22. Charging the battery in the Mower NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions...
Leaving the battery on the charger for an extended period of time (up to six months) will not damage the battery. It is impossible to overcharge the Mower’s battery. Important: If a depleted battery is stored, the battery’s charging capacity might decrease. NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions...
Recharging to a Full Charge for Off-Season Storage When storing the battery for periods up to six months, Country Home Products recommends that you leave the battery connected to the charger. It is important that the battery be stored in a dry location and that the temperature remains between –4°F (–20°C) and +104°F (+40°C).
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]. NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions...
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.
The mulching blade, on the other hand, has a much smaller stabilizer and does not have any edges turned up. Figure 28. Cutting blade (top) and the mulching blade (bottom) compared NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions...
Figure 29. Utility shelf attached to the Mower (see “Sharpening the Blade” in Chapter 7 for more information) or purchase a replacement blade. NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions...
Wear heavy gloves to protect your hands when removing and attaching blades. 1. Remove the safety key and the battery. If you are charging the battery, first disconnect the charger from the electrical (wall) outlet. NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions...
Important: You must remove the blade from the blade to the Mower 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...
Of course, you can always have a mower service sharpen and balance your blade. Lubricating Your Mower Your NEUTON Mower does not need to be lubricated; please do not lubricate the Mower. NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions...
• During long-term storage of batteries that are intended for reuse, periodically recharge the battery, as recommended in “Chapter 5: Charging and Caring for the Battery.” NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions...
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 and battery before performing any adjustments, maintenance, or repairs.
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• The mesh holes on the rear bagger are clogged. Clean them. • The rear bagger is wet. Allow it to dry thoroughly before using it again. NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions...
Approximately 60 minutes for fully charged battery Charging 24 Volt charger, plugs into standard electrical outlet Charge Time 12 hours to fully recharge Replacement Easy to lift-out and replace with optional spare battery NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions...
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Schematic Drawings NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions...
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Notes NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions...
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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.
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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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