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Owner’s Manual — Sunlawn EM-1 

 

NOTE: The two batteries are identical. Connect the batteries as 
follows: 
 
1.

 

Remove the orange power key from its position on the circuit board 
to disengage the motor circuit. 

2.

 

Attach the WHITE jumper cable from the + (positive) terminal of 
one of the batteries to the – (negative) terminal of the other 
battery. 

3.

 

Attach the BLACK cable to the - (negative) terminal of the first 
battery. 

4.

 

Attach the RED cable to the + (positive) terminal of the second 
battery. 

 

 
 
 
 
 
CHARGING THE MOWER BATTERIES 
 

The mower does not arrive fully charged. The batteries must be 
charged before using the mower. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

OPERATION 

 

CAUTION 

!

Use only the charger provided 
with this mower 

Summary of Contents for EM-1

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual for Electric Rechargeable Power Reel Mower Model EM 1 ...

Page 2: ... Sunlawn Inc 325 Garfield Street Fort Collins CO 80524 Tel 970 493 5284 FAX 970 493 5202 For service inquiries parts replacement and maintenance tips see www sunlawn com 2006 by Sunlawn Inc ...

Page 3: ...f charge at an authorized facility provided that the following conditions are fulfilled The appliance has been handled correctly and in accordance with the instructions in the Owner s Manual Neither the buyer nor a third party has attempted to repair the product This guarantee is void if replacement parts or accessories are used other than those approved by the Manufacturer The product accompanied...

Page 4: ...ting or pruning or for any mowing where both wheels and the roller are not fully supporting the mower PARTS LIST Please check when unpacking the unit to be sure that all items listed below are included A Mower B 3 handle sections 1 each upper middle lower C 4 handle bolts D 4 wing nuts E 2 screws for two handed safety switch F Velcro cable keeper straps not shown G Orange power key H Battery charg...

Page 5: ...e to align the locking tabs and allow the handle section to fit into place 3 Continue assembly of the middle and top sections of the handle using the handle bolts and wing nuts The top section must be attached with the two holes near the grip area on the right side standing behind the mower Bottom Handle Mount Hole Top Middle Handle Mount Hole CAUTION Be careful to keep the mower upright When the ...

Page 6: ...to the handle using the two Velcro cable keeper straps CONNECTING THE BATTERIES The batteries come from the factory properly connected All that is necessary is to charge them see section following These instructions are for replacing the batteries if necessary WARNING Be careful to connect batteries correctly Failure to do so may result in electric shock or damage to the electrical system of this ...

Page 7: ...able from the positive terminal of one of the batteries to the negative terminal of the other battery 3 Attach the BLACK cable to the negative terminal of the first battery 4 Attach the RED cable to the positive terminal of the second battery CHARGING THE MOWER BATTERIES The mower does not arrive fully charged The batteries must be charged before using the mower OPERATION CAUTION Use only the char...

Page 8: ...GED OK CHARGING Recharging time for the mower is approximately 5 8 hours The charger light which glows red when the battery is not fully charged will glow green when charging is complete NOTE The sealed lead acid batteries of the EM 1 do not need to be fully discharged The batteries will not develop a memory PREPARING TO OPERATE MOWER When charging is complete disconnect the charger from the mower...

Page 9: ...t of the roller arms NOTE the handle is mounted to the roller arms and thus moves with the arms 2 Set the height using the scale on the back of the roller arms to the same setting on both sides and re tighten the black knobs The mower is now ready to mow at the desired height setting STARTING AND OPERATION WARNING Before starting the mower check within the blade area for any foreign objects and re...

Page 10: ...the clippings as it mows It attaches at the grass catcher hooks on the mower and by the strap to the mower handle Mow using the same procedure as for normal mowing above The roller apron keeps clippings from falling down between the cutting bar and the roller thus missing the grass catcher The roller apron is installed just behind the cutting bar using the two screws provided Once the roller apron...

Page 11: ...ing care not to remove more than 1 3 of the total height of the turf at any mowing 3 Following this rule will stimulate the turf s root growth maintain its health and encourage its natural ability to crowd out unwanted weeds If the lawn has become too high over 4 inches in height then it is best to set the mower higher than usual and mow then reset down to the normal level and mow again within a d...

Page 12: ...and cutting bar with silicon spray lube MAINTENANCE Regularly check to insure that all bolts nuts and screws are tight and that the mower is in good working order Worn out and damaged parts should be replaced MAINTENANCE WARNING Before cleaning or maintenance of the mower remove the orange power key from its position on the circuit board This key disengages the motor from the battery and will prev...

Page 13: ...sing the mower for a long period if the cut is not clean the blades need readjusting The procedure is as follows 1 Turn off the mower and remove the orange power key from its position on the circuit board 2 Close and latch the battery box Note If the battery cover is not latched and the mower is not upright the batteries can fall out causing damage to the batteries or electric circuits 3 Turn the ...

Page 14: ...r vertically into the blades while turning them by hand Battery 2 x 12V 7 2Ah Motor Drive 24V 6A 140W Charger Input AC 100 240V 50 60 Hz 1 5A Output 24V _ _ _ _ 1500 mA UL listed Mower Cutting width 40 cm Weight with battery 35 2 lb Cutting height rough from floor 4 to 2 2 inches CE certified Declaration of Conformity November 30 2005 EMC Order No MT E0511395 1 Machinery Order No MT S0511320 1 TEC...

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