Yard force LM C38, Original Instructions Manual

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Fault Possible Cause Remedy
Mower fails to
start
The safety key is not inserted Insert the safety key
The battery is low Charge the battery
The battery is not inserted securely
Attach the battery pack to the
mower; press it until you hear a
click
The motor/blade control is
disengaged
Press safety lock button first, then
the On/Off switch lever
The mower deck is clogged with
grass or debris
Clean the mower deck. Make sure
the blade is free to move
The grass is too tall
Set the mower to a high cutting
height. Lift the front wheels
slightly by pressing down on the
handle bar.
Mower stops
while mowing
The battery is flat Charge the battery
The grass is too tall Reset the cutting height
The mower deck is clogged with
grass or debris
Clean the mower deck. Make sure
the blade is free to move
The battery or the mower circuity is
too hot
Cool down the battery and the
machine
The mower
cannot cut grass
evenly
The blade is not sharp enough Sharpen or replace the blade
The mower is diffi-
cult to push
The grass is too tall to cut Adjust cutting height higher
The blade or the mower rear is
dragged by heavy grass
Tighten the adjusting bolts
Too much tolerance between the
steel blades and the cylinder
The mower is
vibrating at high
speed
The motor shaft is bent
Stop the motor, remove the
battery, and inspect the damage.
Contact with a qualified repair
person
The blade is unbalanced
Balance the blade by grinding
each cutting edge equally or
replace a new one
The adjusting bolts are loose Tighten the adjusting bolts
TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Cleaning and Storage
1. Clean the exterior of the machine thoroughly using a soft brush and cloth before storing.
Do not use water, solvents, or polishes.
2. Turn the mower on its side to clean the blade area.
WARNING! Do not place your hands inside or near the cutting area. If grass cuttings
are compacted in the blade area, remove them using a wood or plastic cleaning tool
appropriate for blade cleaning.
3. Store the mower in a dry place. Do not place other objects on top of the mower during
storage.
Maintenance Tips
Reel mowers are relatively low maintenance. For consistent cutting, follow the below
instructions:
•
Always keep the cutting blades properly adjusted. Refer to the instruction manual for
further directions.
• Regularly clean and lubricate cutting edges with light spray oil.
IMPORTANT! Reel mowers have difficulty cutting tall weeds, such as dandelions, and will
often bend, rather than cut, such weeds. Cut often to prevent this.
Rec Disposal
The product comes in a package that protects it against damage during shipping. Keep the
package until you are sure that all parts have been delivered and the product is functioning
properly. Recycle the package afterwards or keep it for long-term storage.
WEEE symbol. Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste.
Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local authority or local store for recycling
regulations.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of injury or explosion, never burn or incinerate a battery
pack even if it is damaged, dead or completely discharged. When burned, toxic fumes and
materials are emitted into the surrounding atmosphere.
1. Batteries vary according to device. Consult your manual for specific information.
2. Install only new batteries of the same type in your product (where applicable).
3. Failure to insert the battery in the correct polarity, as indicated in the battery
compartment or manual, may shorten the life of the batteries or cause batteries to leak.
4. Do not mix old and new batteries.
5. Do not mix Alkaline, Standard (Carbon-Zinc) or Rechargeable (Nickel Cadmium, Nickel
Metal Hydride, or Lithium-Ion) batteries.
6. Do not dispose of batteries in fire.
7. Batteries should be recycled or disposed of as per state and local guidelines.