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40-Volt Cordless Lawn Mower

H40GC16A, H40GC16B & H40GC16C

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

WARNING:

Read all safety rules and

instructions carefully before operating this tool.

Improper use can cause serious or fatal injury.

Summary of Contents for H40GC16A

Page 1: ...0 Volt Cordless Lawn Mower H40GC16A H40GC16B H40GC16C OPERATOR S MANUAL WARNING Read all safety rules and instructions carefully before operating this tool Improper use can cause serious or fatal injury ...

Page 2: ...S Safety Symbols 4 Safety Instructions 5 6 Safety Rules for CordlessLawn Mower 7 10 Specifications 11 12 Assembly 12 Description 13 15 Operation 16 23 Maintenance 24 29 Troubleshooting 30 31 Warranty 32 Parts List 33 34 ...

Page 3: ...ls are Lead from lead based paints Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specia...

Page 4: ...before using this tool Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious personal injury SYMBOL MEANING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates DANGER WARNING or CAUTION May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs WARNING The operation of any power tools can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can result in severe eye da...

Page 5: ...njury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Maintain Safety Devices Do not open or remove safety shields while the tool is running Look Behind While Backing Look down and behind first to avoid tripping when pulling back DANGER Keep Hands and Feet Away To reduce the risk of injury keep hands and feet away from rotating parts Do not operate unless discharge cover ...

Page 6: ...ck only in dry rooms with an ambient temperature of 50 F to 104 F 10 C to 40 C IPX4 Ingress Protection Degree Protection from splashing water V Volt Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency cycles per second W Watt Power min Minutes Time Alternating Current Type of current Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current n0 No Load Speed Rotational speed at no load min Per Minute Revolutions...

Page 7: ...n 9 Maintain Lawn Mower With Care Keep cutting edges sharp and clean for best and safest performance 10 Keep guards in place and in working order 11 Keep blades sharp 12 Keep hands and feet away from cutting area 13 Objects struck by the lawn mower blade can cause severe injuries to persons The lawn should always be carefully examined and cleared of all objects prior to each mowing 14 If lawn mowe...

Page 8: ... perform one job to mow grass Do not use it for any other purpose Don t force the lawn mower it will do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was designed Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used Remove all stones sticks wire toys and other foreign objects that could be tripped over or picked up and thrown by the blade Thrown objects can cause serious persona...

Page 9: ...ove the battery and check for the cause Vibration is generally a warning of trouble Before cleaning the machine unclogging the chute or removing or replacing the grass bag mulching insert or side discharge chute turn the motor off and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop then remove the battery pack The cutting blade continues to rotate for a few seconds after the motor is shut off Never ...

Page 10: ...ree from oil and grease To reduce a fire hazard keep the motor cover free of grass leaves and debris build up Check the blade and motor mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness Also visually inspect the blade for damage e g bending cracking and wear Replace the blade only with the identical replacement blade as listed in this manual Maintain your mower with care keep the mower bla...

Page 11: ...D RECORD BOTH SERIAL NUMBER AND DATE OF PURCHASE AND KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS Model Number H40GC16A H40GC16B H40GC16C Voltage 40V DC No Load Speed 3000rpm low speed 3800rpm high speed Approximate Cutting Height Setting 7 different cutting heights from 1inch 25mm to 3inches 75mm are available Deck Cutting Size 16 400mm Grass Bag Volume 45L Mower Weight Without batter...

Page 12: ...zardousconditionleadingtoseriousinjury UNPACKING Firstremove allthe accessoriesfrom the carton thengrasp the fronthandleand rearhandleatthe same time to carefully lift the mower up and out of the carton Make sure that all items listed in the parts list are included Inspect the product carefully to make sure thatno breakage or damage occurred during shipping Do not discard the packing material unti...

Page 13: ...dicator High low Speed button handle Safety button on off button side rail upper side rail lower Handle locking clamp quick adjustment lever grass bag rear discharge door handle battery pack cover cutting height adjustment lever front wheel rear wheel ...

Page 14: ...r wire clamp side rail lower Battery pack cover front wheel rear wheel grass bag rear discharge door handle cutting height adjustment lever Quick adjustment lever lower high low speed button Quick adjustment lever upper on off button handle bail switch switch lever power indicator rear discharge door ...

Page 15: ...ls in the extended or the recessed position SIDE RAILS Can be extended and locked for operation or recessed for storage QUICK ADJUST LEVER Locks unlocks the handle position when adjusting the angle of the mower handle 1 Locked Storage Position 2 Upper Operating Position 3 Middle Operating Position 4 Lower Operating Position TRAILING SHIELD REAR DISCHARGE DOOR The trailing shield is designed to min...

Page 16: ...ail see Figure 2 1 the angle is approximately 41 degree tighten the two lower quick adjustment levers by turning them in clockwise MIDDLE OPERATING POSITION adjust the angle between side rails and the ground by hand until the arrow see Figure 2 1 points to the 2nd calibration tail see Figure 2 1 the angle is approximately 50 degree tighten the two lower quick adjustment evers by turning them in cl...

Page 17: ... side rails and the ground by hand until the arrow see Fig 2 in previous page points to the 3rd calibration tail see Fig 2 in previous page the angle is approximately 59 degree tighten the two quick adjustment levers by turning them in clockwise NOTE The motor cannot be started unless a The side rails are fully extended b Both green handle locking clamps are securely closed c The handle is locked ...

Page 18: ...arge chute SPRING LOADED CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT Fig 6 WARNING Do not at any time make any adjustment to the lawn mower without first stopping the motor removing the battery pack and waiting for the blade to stop rotating WARNING Keep your feet away from the deck when adjusting its height The mower can be set to 5 cutting heights between 1 1 2 25mm and 3 75mm Choose the proper cutting height acc...

Page 19: ...ery compartment and then insert the battery pack into the compartment 2 Push the battery pack until you hear a click The battery release button will spring up when the battery pack is securely attached 3 To detach the battery pack depress the battery release button to release the battery pack and then lift it out of the compartment 4 Close the battery cover NOTICE Make sure that the latch on the m...

Page 20: ...verride the operation of the safety button and bail switch NOTE The motor cannot be started unless The side rails are fully extended Both green handle locking clamps are securely closed The handle is locked into one of the three operating positions To start the mower 1 Attach the battery pack to the mower and close the battery cover NOTICE Make sure that the latch on the mower snaps into place and...

Page 21: ...e safety button and bail switch NOTE The motor cannot be started unless The side rails are fully extended Both green handle locking clamps are securely closed The handle is locked into one of the three operating positions To start the mower 1 Attach the battery pack to the mower and close the battery cover and upper side rails are fully extended Fig 11 NOTICE Make sure that the latch on the mower ...

Page 22: ...d For best results do not mow in circles Travel back and forth across the lawn When cutting thick grass reduce your walking speed in order to allow for a more effective cut and a proper discharge of the clippings To maintain a healthy lawn cut off only one third or less of the total length of the grass The average lawn should be approximately 1 1 2 to 2 inches long during cool months and between 2...

Page 23: ...Sight and hold the line level with a vertical tree Sight and hold the line level with a pole or a corner of a building or a fence post 15o 21 14 ...

Page 24: ...ING Always protect your hands by wearing heavy gloves or wrapping the cutting edges with rags or other materials when performing any maintenance on the mower blade Always remove the battery pack when servicing or transporting the mower NOTICE The following tools are required for replacing the blade 14mm wrench torque wrench Manual screwdriver or metal rod with a diameter of 5 16 8mm 1 Stop the mot...

Page 25: ...other stabilizer Tighten the bolt with 14mm torque wrench available separately The torque to tighten the blade bolt is suggested to be 23 to 27 Nm Fig 18 SHARPENING THE BLADE WARNING Always protect your hands by wearing heavy gloves or wrapping the cutting edges with rags or other materials when performing any maintenance on the mower blade Always remove the battery pack when servicing or transpor...

Page 26: ...ful not to cut yourself 4 Carefully file the cutting edges of the blade with a fine tooth file or sharpening stone maintaining the original cutting edge angle 5 To check the blade balance clamp a nail or a screw driver with a round shank in the horizontal position Position the blade so that the nail or round shank of the screwdriver supports the blade through its center hole Balance the blade hori...

Page 27: ...t and engage it in the lowest setting setting 1 3 Open the handle locking clamps and fully recess the side rails to the compact position 4 Press and hold the quick adjust lever with your right hand to release the handle 5 Gently pivot the handle toward the front of the mower release the quick adjust lever and continue to pivot the handle until you hear and feel the lock pin engage in the locked st...

Page 28: ...ainst the wall 2 Use a flat edged screwdriver to pry the dust cover off the wheels 3 Use external circlip plier release the external retaining ring 4 Remove bolts flat washer and worn wheels from axle 5 Place flat washer external retaining ring install the new wheels on the axle and tighten the wheels clockwise with bolts 6 Install the dust cover on the wheel and press it into position ...

Page 29: ...which causes rust and corrosion The handle assembly can be folded away completely for storage 1 Remove the grass bag 2 Move the cutting height adjustment lever toward the front and engage it in the lowest setting setting 1 3 Open the handle locking clamps and fully recess the side rails to the compact position 4 Press and hold the quick adjust lever with your right hand to release the handle Gentl...

Page 30: ...52 F 67 C Fully extend the handle and lock both clamps Adjust the handle to one of the three operating positions Clean the mower deck and make certain that the blade has freedom of movement The mower cuts unevenly The blade is dull The cutting height is not set properly The blade is assembled incorrectly Sharpen or replace the blade Move the deck height to a higher setting Reassemble the blade fol...

Page 31: ...mps cannot be closed in position The side rails are not fully extended Fully extend the side rails then lock the clamps Mower is difficult to pull back when the self propel is turned off The wheels are temporarily locked Simply push ahead slightly and then move the mower as desired The motor works but the blade doesn t cut the grass The blade is not tightened to the required torque Re tighten the ...

Page 32: ...ond capacity and immersion in water or other liquid accidents neglect or lack of proper installation and improper maintenance or storage This warranty does not cover normal deterioration of the exterior finish including but not limited to scratches dents paint chips or to any corrosion or discoloring by heat abrasive and chemical cleaners HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE For warranty service please contact H...

Page 33: ...UM ION CORDLESS LAWN MOWER MODEL NUMBER The Model Number will be found on the Nameplate attached to the rear discharge door of the lawn mower Always mention the Model Number when ordering parts for this tool EXPLODED DRAWING ...

Page 34: ...lever upper 1 4 Quick adjustment lever lower 2 5 Rear Hubcap 2 6 Rear Wheel Assembly 2 7 Blade adapter 2 8 Blade 1 9 Flat washer 1 10 Spring washer 1 11 Hexagon bolt 1 12 Front Hubcap 2 13 Front Wheel Assembly 2 14 Height Adjustment Lever 1 15 External circlip 4 16 Flat washer 4 17 Wire clamp 1 ...

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