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Country Home Products DR WHISPER LITE Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 5 Thanks once again! for all of us at... ® COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS ® ® WHISPER LITE CORDLESS Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions...

  • Page 6: 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 7 ® ® in thick grass. The DR WHISPER LITE 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 8: Maintenance And Storage

    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 9: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........................II ............................ROTECT THOSE AROUND YOU ..............................RESS PPROPRIATELY ................................... REPARATION ..................................PERATION ............................AINTENANCE AND TORAGE ................................ATTERY AFETY ................................. ATTERY ISPOSAL ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS............................2 ASSEMBLY ..................................3 ..........................3 SSEMBLE OWER BATTERY CARE & CHARGING ...........................6 ................................6 ATTERY ..............................6...

  • Page 10: Assembly Components

    Assembly Components Figure 1 ® ® WHISPER LITE CORDLESS Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions...

  • Page 11: 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: • Mower • enclosed 36mm wrench, or •...
  • Page 12 Step 2. Attach the Upper Handlebar Note: The black control cable should be on the outside of the lower right handlebar before attaching the upper handlebar. 1. Position the upper handlebar over the lower handlebars. The upper handlebar is cupped and should fit snuggly against the lower handlebars.
  • Page 13 2. Attach the bend in the steel frame to the plastic cover (Figure 7). 3. Attach the mesh bag to the plastic cover. Starting with the back side (away from the frame), center the mesh bag and carefully feed the edges into the groove in the plastic cover (Figure 7).

  • Page 14: 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 15: 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 16: Disconnecting The Charger

    · When the charging is complete, after about 12 hours or less, the green light in the LED panel on the mower will come on. The yellow light will also be on. Both the green and yellow lights will be illuminated continuously until the charger is disconnected from both the wall outlet and the battery pack.

  • Page 17: 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. (Green means only 30% or more of the battery power is remaining.) This is important in order to maintain maximum mower performance and extend maximum battery pack life.

  • Page 18: 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 12 ® ® WHISPER LITE CORDLESS Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions...
  • Page 19 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 (Figures 12 &...
  • Page 20 Do not operate the mower again until the battery pack is fully charged or it may suffer permanent damage. If you continue to mow with the red light on, the motor will shut off automatically. This feature is added because there is a danger of permanent damage to the battery pack if it becomes fully depleted. Check the LED panel lights regularly while mowing and be alert to the red light and audio signal coming on (Figure 14).

  • Page 21: 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 6 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 22: To Stop The Motor And The Blade

    Note: The green light will come on if the battery pack has 30% or more power remaining. Be sure the battery pack is fully charged before operating the mower. 3. To start the mower press the front yellow button first (1), then the rear yellow button (2) and hold them down.

  • Page 23: Using The Grass Catcher

    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 24: Mulching

    To Remove the Grass Catcher 1. Unlock the black tab on the grass catcher handle. 2. Raise the discharge guard, grab the grass catcher by its handle and remove it by lifting it up while pulling out. 3. Release the discharge guard. Mulching 1.

  • Page 25: 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 26: 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 27: To Sharpen The Blade

    4. Loosen the 1/2" blade nut (Figure 21) 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 28: 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 29: 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 30: 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 31 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 32: Parts List

    Parts List Please refer to the schematic drawing on page 26 for reference numbers. Ref # Part # Description Ref # Part # Description A1-28137-00004 Grip Upper Housing B9-18181-00031 Battery Pack Cover Yellow A2-28163-00015 Switch Button B10-28116-00002 Battery Cover Hinge A3-26127-00062 Switch Button Spring B11-46197-00002...
  • Page 33 Ref # Part # Description Ref # Part # Description C29-26143-00003 Mulching Blade E4-28181-00023 Catcher Plastic Cover Yellow C30-76125-00002 Binding Clip E5-28181-00011 Catcher Cover Shield Red C31-26199-00004 Flat Washer E5-28181-00024 Catcher Cover Shield Red D1-19044-00001 Front Wheel E6-26116-00006 Catcher Steel Frame D2-28145-00003 Plastic Bearing E7-37673-00001...

  • Page 34: Schematic Drawing

    Schematic Drawing Figure 13 ® ® WHISPER LITE CORDLESS Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions...
  • Page 35 Notes ® ® WHISPER LITE CORDLESS Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions...
  • Page 36 Notes ® ® WHISPER LITE CORDLESS Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions...
  • Page 37 ® ® WHISPER LITE CORDLESS Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions...
  • Page 38 ® COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS CODE: Meigs Road, P.O. Box 25, Vergennes, Vermont 05491...

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