Table of Contents
Advertisement
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Summary of Contents for DR WHISPER LITE W3000MER1
- Page 3 ® And congratulations on your purchase of a new DR ® WHISPER LITE CORDLESS Electric Mower! ® We have done our utmost to ensure that your DR ® WHISPER LITE will be one of the most trouble-free and satisfying pieces of equipment you have ever owned.
-
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions ® WARNING: We want you to enjoy years of safe and productive use from your DR WHISPER ® LITE CORDLESS Electric Mower. We don’t want you to get injured, so please take a few moments to read the following guidelines for safely operating your new machine. READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS Protect those around you ·... - Page 5 ® ® in thick grass. DR WHISPER LITE CORDLESS Electric Mower will do a better and safer job when cutting at a steady rate. · Your mower can operate as a mulcher or bagger. Learn how to use the proper cutting blade, and how to use the grass catcher or discharge chute block for the right application.
-
Page 6: Battery Disposal
Maintenance and Storage WARNING: ALWAYS remove the safety key before performing any adjustments or repairs. · Maintain the lawn mower with care—keep cutting edges sharp and clean for the best and safest performance. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the mower is in safe operating condition. -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........................ii .................................iv ATTERY ISPOSAL … ................................iv RINT MOWER COMPONENTS ..............................2 ASSEMBLY ..................................3 ..........................3 SSEMBLE OWER 2. L ...........................3 OCK THE PPER ANDLEBAR 3. R .......................4 ECHARGE THE OWER EFORE IRST 4. R & O ..........4 EAD THESE AFETY PERATING... -
Page 8: Mower Components
Mower Components Figure 1 ® ® WHISPER LITE CORDLESS Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions... -
Page 9: Assembly
Assembly Before beginning the assembly, please check that you have all of the components ® listed below. If anything is missing, please call Country Home Products Toll-Free 1(800)DR-OWNER(376-9637). Package Contents: Assembly Tools Needed: • enclosed 36mm wrench, or • Mower •... -
Page 10: Step 3. Recharge The Mower Before First Use
Step 3. Recharge the Mower Before First Use You MUST recharge the battery pack before the first use of the machine, or the battery pack may suffer permanent damage. Read the section "Initial Charging" on page 6 of this manual before you operate the mower. -
Page 11: Battery Care & Charging
Battery Care & Charging Before charging the battery pack, read all instructions and cautionary markings in this manual and on your mower. Do not operate your mower until you have read and understand all instructions and the battery pack has been fully charged. Battery Pack ®... -
Page 12: Initial Charging
Initial Charging IMPORTANT! The battery pack in your mower has been charged at the factory. However, you must recharge the battery pack and make sure it is fully charged before initial operation of the mower. Failure to do so may cause permanent damage to the battery pack. -
Page 13: Disconnecting The Charger
2. Charging with the Battery Pack Removed from the Mower · Remove the battery pack from the mower to recharge (Figure 5). Connect the charger plug to the charger receptacle on the battery pack (Figure 6), then plug the charger into a wall outlet. A red light on the battery pack will indicate the battery pack is being charged. -
Page 14: Recharging After Each Use Of The Mower
Recharging After Each Use of the Mower IMPORTANT! Always recharge the mower to a full charge immediately after each use, no matter how short a time it was used, even if the battery power indicator on the control panel is still green. This is important in order to maintain maximum mower performance and extend maximum battery pack life. -
Page 15: Controls & Features
Controls & Features ® Make yourself, and all other operators, familiar with the controls, parts and operation of the DR ® WHISPER LITE CORDLESS Electric Mower before using it. Figure 7 ® ® WHISPER LITE CORDLESS Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions... - Page 16 Key Hole/Charger Receptacle The key hole is the receptacle for both the external battery charger and the safety key, which is inserted to run the motor. The key hole is designed so that you can never connect the external battery charger and insert the safety key at the same time (Figures7 &...
-
Page 17: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions Pre-Start Checks If the mower battery pack is not fully charged, or if you are unpacking a new mower for the first time, read the section on Battery Care & Charging on page 5 before operating the mower. WARNING! Do not insert the safety key until all pre-start checks have been made and you have moved to the mowing area. -
Page 18: To Stop The Motor And The Blade
4. Continue to hold the operator presence control bar against the handlebar for as long as you want the motor to run. Note: Releasing the operator presence control bar will immediately switch off the motor and the blade will stop spinning within three seconds. WARNING! The operator presence control bar is a safety device. -
Page 19: Using The Discharge Flap
The handle may be placed in one of six cutting height positions: Lever Position Cutting Height 1" (Lever Highest) 1-1/4" 1-4/5" 2-1/4" 2-3/5" 3" (Lever Lowest) 1. Remove the safety key. 2. Make sure all four wheels are level. 3. The height adjustment lever is spring loaded. Squeeze the lever outward (toward the wheel) and out of its position notch. -
Page 20: Using The Optional Grass Catcher
Using the Optional Grass Catcher To Attach the Grass Catcher 1. Raise the hinged discharge guard on the rear of the mower. If the optional plastic discharge chute block is installed, pull it out by its handle. (The block is seated in the chute by "press fit"... -
Page 21: Mowing & Lawn Care Tips
Mowing & Lawn Care Tips · For best results, mow at a steady pace. If you try to walk too quickly, especially in tall grass, the quality of the cut may not be uniform. · Mow as often as needed so that you are only cutting 1-2" of grass each mowing session. Trying to cut more than 2"... -
Page 22: Maintenance
Maintenance Cleaning Supplies Needed: • clean, damp cloth or sponge • mild soap or detergent (if needed) • soft nylon brush (if needed) WARNING: ALWAYS remove the safety key before performing any adjustments, maintenance or repairs. 1. Remove the safety key. 2. -
Page 23: To Sharpen The Blade
4. Loosen the blade nut (Figure 16) with the socket or adjustable wrench. The blade nut turns counterclockwise to loosen. Hold the steel hex adapter steady in one hand to prevent the motor shaft from turning, while loosening the blade nut with the other hand. -
Page 24: To Balance The Blade
To Sharpen the Blade on the Mower 1. Remove the safety key. 2. Turn the mower over on its right side (when in the operating position) to expose the blade. 3. Wear safety glasses. Hold the blade and carefully file the cutting edges using even strokes. File both sides of the blade equally. -
Page 25: Storage
Storage Whether you store the mower for a short or long time, always remember these important guidelines: · Always store the mower with a full battery charge and follow the recharging instructions in the Battery Care & Charging section. · Always store the mower in an environment where the temperature is between –4°F (–20°C) and +104°F (+40°C). -
Page 26: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting WARNING: ALWAYS remove the safety key before performing any adjustments, maintenance or repairs. Problem Corrective Action Þ Check to make sure the safety key is properly inserted. Motor fails to start when safety key is inserted, button and operator control Þ... - Page 27 Þ Mower is trying to cut too much grass. Raise the cutting Mower is hard to push height. Þ The wheels may not be rotating freely. Remove the safety key, turn the mower over and check the wheels for damage. Þ...
-
Page 28: Parts List
Parts List Please refer to the schematic drawing on page 24 for reference numbers. Ref # Part # Description Ref # Part # Description A1-18137-00009 Grip Housing Set C4-46196-00080 Screw & Washer A2-28163-00024 Switch Button-Gray C5-26149-00001 Blade Adapter A3-26127-00062 Switch Button Spring C6-48199-00010 Plastic Spacer A4-24124-00018... - Page 29 Ref # Part # Description Ref # Part # Description D12-28182-00071 Rear Wheel Cap-Gray F10-28177-00018 Discharge Flap D13-26158-00009 Connecting Link F11-24124-00006 Security Key D14-46198-00039 Nut F12-47659-00001 Strap D15-28183-00039 Upper Cover F13-36143-00011 Mulching Blade D16-28183-00040 Cap F14-48193-00156 Discharge Chute Block D17-46135-00011 Cap Hinge F15-28126-00001 Clip Slide Set D18-26127-00105 Cap Spring F16-46197-00024 Screw...
-
Page 30: Schematic Drawing
Schematic Drawing Figure 18 ® ® WHISPER LITE CORDLESS Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions... - Page 31 ® ® WHISPER LITE CORDLESS Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions...
- Page 32 Limited One Year Warranty Ò Ò The DR WHISPER LITE CORDLESS ELECTRIC Mower is warranted for one (1) year against defects in materials or workmanship when put to personal residential household use. For the purposes of all the above warranties, “personal residential household use” refers to non- commercial residential use and further excludes misuse, accidents or damage due to inadequate maintenance.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the W3000MER1 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers
What year was this published?