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DR

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 WHISPER LITE

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 CORDLESS Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions

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And congratulations on your purchase of a new DR

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 WHISPER LITE

®

CORDLESS Electric Mower!

We have done our utmost to ensure that your DR

®

 WHISPER LITE

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will be one

of the most trouble-free and satisfying pieces of equipment you have ever owned.
Please let us know of any questions or problems you may have.  We want to
answer or correct them as quickly as possible.  (When you do call or write, please
have your order number handy—it will speed things up!)  We also hope to hear
from you on how much you like your new helper.

And, please tell your friends about your new DR

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 WHISPER LITE

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!  Having

DR

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 Owners spread the word about our products and our way of doing business is

the best advertising we can have, and the best way to help us provide even better
service in the years to come.

Thanks once again!

for all of us at...

COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS

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Important

Summary of Contents for Whisper Lite CEM1000

Page 1: ...ectric Mower Safety Operating Instructions MODEL CEM1000 Please read through these Operating Instructions and become familiar with the basic features of the DR WHISPER LITE CORDLESS Electric Mower bef...

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Page 3: ...perate properly If the condition or operation of these devices is questionable they must be repaired or replaced before using the mower Objects struck by the lawn mower blade can cause severe injuries...

Page 4: ...aves or excessive grease Use identical replacement blades only Check the blade and motor mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness Have your mower inspected and serviced each year by a...

Page 5: ...gs up We also hope to hear from you on how much you like your new helper And please tell your friends about your new DR WHISPER LITE Having DR Owners spread the word about our products and our way of...

Page 6: ...Y CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS 5 ELECTRONIC CUT OUT SWITCHES 6 CIRCUIT BREAKER 6 LOW VOLTAGE CUT OUT SWITCH 6 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 6 HANDLEBAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 7 OFF SEASON STORAGE 7 FOLDING THE HANDLE...

Page 7: ...ts and operation of the DR WHISPER LITE CORDLESS Electric Mower before using it Figure 1 Cutting Height Adjustment Handle Reset Button hidden Upper Handlebar Knobs Plastic Nuts Mulching Cover Discharg...

Page 8: ...position To raise or lower the handlebar refer to page 7 5 Place the battery pack into the opening provided on top of the mower Figure 2 Push firmly into place it will fit in only one position 6 Make...

Page 9: ...accumulation of dirt dust or dried grass clippings Cut 1 to 2 of grass at a time Check the cutting height and readjust to the desired height before starting the lawn mower Use a greater height for cu...

Page 10: ...nd Blade 1 To stop release the blade control lever Figure 8 WARNING The blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the motor is shut off Remove the power key when the equipment is unattended an...

Page 11: ...at least wire size 16 AWG Connect the extension cord to the charger before plugging the extension cord into the electrical outlet Make sure to recharge the battery packs fully when your finished using...

Page 12: ...tor to cool for at least one minute before resetting the breaker Low Voltage Cut Out Switch The motor is equipped with an electronic cut out switch This device stops the mower if the battery charge be...

Page 13: ...andlebar with the holes in the lower handlebar Once the proper height has been selected secure the upper handlebars to the lower using the carriage bolts and hand knobs Off Season Storage The followin...

Page 14: ...the entire handlebar assembly forward and down over the mower until the grips are resting on the ground Then loosen the knobs which secure the upper handlebar to the lower handlebar and fold the upper...

Page 15: ...hey are When left in place grass clippings shade the soil surface and reduce moisture loss Grass clippings also add organic matter to help improve the soil by returning valuable nutrients to the soil...

Page 16: ...about this mower You can also send the mower to the Service Department at Country Home Products for service Cleaning 1 Remove the power key 2 Wipe the mower clean with a dry cloth Periodically remove...

Page 17: ...Figure 18 Coat the motor crankshaft and the inner surface of the blade adapter with light oil or engine oil Install the sharpened or replacement blade with components in same sequence as removed Do n...

Page 18: ...own tightly Remove chute or cover clean so that magnet makes good contact w mower screw chute back down tightly Mower stops while mowing Discharged battery Cutting too much grass Clogged deck Magnet o...

Page 19: ...of grass at a time or cut a narrower swath Battery looses its charge quickly Battery was not fully charged Grass is too high or too thick Charge battery fully Adjust cutting height to cut 1 to 2 of g...

Page 20: ...nt 20 101991 Bolt Motor 21 101901 Blade Adapter 22 102381 Blade 23 102221 Axle Retainer 24 102271 Screw 25 102361 Front Wheel Item Part No Description 26 102131 Hubcap 27 102261 Wheel Retainer 28 1021...

Page 21: ...DR WHISPER LITE CORDLESS Electric Mower Safety Operating Instructions 15 Schematic Drawing...

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Page 24: ...Warranty Effective January 1 1995 Limited Warranty Briggs Stratton Corporation will repair or replace free of charge any part or parts of the Battery Pack System that are defective in material or wor...

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