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40V MAX LITHIUM ION

LAWN MOWER

Instruction Manual

MODEL 40439, 40439BT

Summary of Contents for 40439

Page 1: ...rules for safe operation warnings and cautions If you use your tool properly and for its intended purpose you will enjoy years of safe reliable service NEED HELP CONTACT US Have product questions Need technical support Please feel free to contact us TECHSUPPORT WENPRODUCTS COM 1 800 232 1195 M F 8AM 5PM CST For replacement parts and the most up to date instruction manuals visit WENPRODUCTS COM 40V...

Page 2: ...les 4 Specific Rules for Lawn Mowers 6 Battery Charger Instructions 7 Electrical Information 10 BEFORE OPERATING 11 Know Your Lawn Mower 11 Assembly Adjustment 11 OPERATION MAINTENANCE 14 Operation 14 Maintenance 15 Storage 17 Exploded View Parts List 18 Warranty Statement 20 2 ...

Page 3: ...tool This manual provides information regarding potential safety concerns as well as helpful assembly and operating instructions for your tool NOTE The following safety information is not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur WEN reserves the right to change this product and specifications at any time without prior notice At WEN we are continuously improving our prod...

Page 4: ...hock PERSONAL SAFETY 1 Stay alert watch what you are doing and use com mon sense when operating a power tool Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inatten tion while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury 2 Use personal protective equipment Always wear eye protection Protective equipment such as a respira ...

Page 5: ...cordance with these instructions taking into ac count the working conditions and the work to be per formed Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situa tion 8 Use clamps to secure your workpiece to a stable surface Holding a workpiece by hand or using your body to support it may lead to loss of control 9 KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working or...

Page 6: ...n the mower up and down the hill always make sure the path goes from side to side to best prevent yourself from losing control of the mower 9 Never pull the mower backwards unless absolutely necessary If you have to back the mower up make sure to look down to check for taut ropes or any other trip ping hazards that may be in your path 10 Do not direct the discharged mulch and grass to wards any by...

Page 7: ... plug matching the male plug on the charger Make sure that the extension cord is in good electrical condition Charger is rated for 120 volt AC only The charger must be plugged into an appropriate receptacle Use only recommended attachments Use of an at tachment not recommended or sold by WEN Products may result in risk of fire electric shock or personal in jury Unplug charger when not in use Make ...

Page 8: ...ects A short circuited battery pack poses a risk of fire and severe personal injury Store your battery pack and charger in a cool dry place Do not store the battery pack or charger where temperatures may exceed 104 F such as in direct sun light or inside a vehicle or metal building during the summer ABOUT THE BATTERY 1 The battery pack supplied with your cordless tool is only partially charged The...

Page 9: ... not use the supplied battery charger to charge other cordless tools During periods of heavy use the battery pack will be come warm Allow the battery pack to cool to room tem perature before inserting it into the charger to recharge Do not overcharge batteries Do not exceed the maxi mum charging times These charging times only apply to discharged batteries Frequent insertion of a charged or partia...

Page 10: ... extension cord is in good condition When using an extension cord be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating The table below shows the correct size to be used according to cord length and nameplate ampere rating When in doubt use a heavier cord The smaller the gauge numb...

Page 11: ...of the handle to position it into operating position Once the handle has been properly positioned retighten the handle locking knobs SETTING THE HEIGHT OF THE UPPER HANDLE There are three different holes Fig A 2 on the side of the upper handle to vary the height of the trigger switch If the height seems too tall or too short adjust the hole through which this locking knob is placed accordingly INS...

Page 12: ...via the clips around the mouth of the bag Lift the rear discharge door While holding the door open place the grass catcher with handle side up into the grooves under the hinge of the rear discharge door making sure that the hooks rest properly inside their respective grooves 1 CHARGING THE BATTERY Place the battery pack into the charger by sliding it into a locked position until it clicks When the...

Page 13: ...erted and latched into position To remove the battery press the release tab and slide the battery out of the lawn mower There are battery meters available on both the batteries themselves as well as on the back side of the battery holder If you are curious as to the remaining life of a battery press the indication button on either of these battery meters Lowest Cutting Height FIG D FIG E INSTALLIN...

Page 14: ...cts hidden within the grass with flags in order to avoid them during mowing operations 3 When cutting thicker and longer grass move slower to allow the blades to work at their own speed Do not force the mower to do a job that it doesn t seem like it is able to handle 4 For the best results never cut more than one third the height of the grass at a time Cutting more than a third wears on the mower ...

Page 15: ...arge doors Height adjustment lever and parts Axle and inner surface of the wheels Motor shaft underneath blade assembly CHANGING THE CUTTING BLADE 1 After removing the battery and the switch key from the lawn mower turn the mower onto its side to reveal the under side of the machine 2 Place a block of wood or a stop of some kind between the blade and the edge of the deck to prevent the blade from ...

Page 16: ...age in order to maximize the life of the battery 2 Do not store the battery pack on the tool 3 After charging the battery pack may be stored in the charger as long as the charger is not plugged in For best performance we recommend charging the 40V battery at least once every three months CHARGER 1 Keep the charger clean and clear of debris Do not allow foreign material to get into the recessed cav...

Page 17: ...storing Store in a clean dry place Cover it in order to provide added protection Always store battery and charger indoors STORAGE This shipment contains lithium ion batteries Please handle with care Fragile contents Keep dry A flammable hazard exits if this package becomes damaged Special procedures must be followed in the event this package becomes damaged Call the number below for a Safety Data ...

Page 18: ...40439 005 Holder 1 6 40439 006 Switch Button 1 7 40439 007 Button Spring 1 EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST No Part No Description Qty 8 40439 008 Switch Box Cover 1 9 40439 009 Self Tapping Screw 1 10 40439 010 Key Straps 1 11 40439 011 Link Switch 1 12 40439 012 Machine Screw 1 13 40439 013 Trigger Clamp 1 14 40439 014 Push Spring 1 18 ...

Page 19: ... 1 114 40439 114 Cable Clamp 1 No Part No Description Qty 15 40439 015 Switch 1 16 40439 016 Trigger Fixed Plate 1 17 40439 017 Hex Nut 1 18 40439 018 Self Tapping Screw 12 19 40439 019 Cable Clamp 1 20 40439 020 Cable Wire 1 21 40439 021 Pan Head Tapping Screws 6 22 40439 022 Clamp 1 23 40439 023 Switch Cable 1 24 40439 024 Trigger Button 1 25 40439 025 Switch Box Lower Cover 1 26 40439 026 Squar...

Page 20: ...and products may need to be sent to WEN before the replacements can be shipped out Upon the confirmation of a WEN representative your product may qualify for repairs and service work When re turning a product for warranty service the shipping charges must be prepaid by the purchaser The product must be shipped in its original container or an equivalent properly packed to withstand the hazards of s...

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