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14

15

  

Fig. 9

Socket

Grass collection 

bag

4.  Hook the strap hook of the grass collection 

bag on the center bar on the lower handle 

frame (Fig. 10). Adjust the strap to an 

appropriate height so that the grass collection 

bag does not rub against the ground while 

mowing or transporting the unit. 

  

Fig. 10

Strap hook

Locking 

strap

Grass 

collection 

bag

5.  The mower can be used without the grass 

collection bag. When the grass collection 

bag is not attached, adjust the ejector flap 

to a suitable position to shield flying grass 

clippings (Fig. 11).

   

Fig. 11

Ejector flap

OPERATION

This reel mower is intended for private residential 

use to cut grass in small lawns and gardens. 

This reel mower is not intended to cut grass in 

public parks, playing fields, farms, or forests. Do 

not use this reel mower for any application other 

than that for which it is intended.

Adjusting the Cutting Height

This cordless reel mower is equipped with a 

4-position height adjustment system to tailor 

grass cutting heights from 0.6 inch to 2.0 inch. To 

change the cutting height of the grass, follow

the instructions below.

WARNING!

 Before making these 

adjustments, remove the battery and the 

safety key from the lawn mower and wait 

until the rotating blades have come to a 

complete standstill.

ALWAYS FOLLOW ALL SAFETY 

PRECAUTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 

LISTED PREVIOUSLY IN THIS MANUAL.

1.  Power off the reel mower and remove the 

battery and the safety key.

2.  To adjust the cutting height, pull out the 

height adjustment knobs on both sides of the 

reel mower frame and insert the knobs to the 

desired setting (Fig. 12).

   

Fig. 12

Height adjustment 

knob (on both sides)

3.  To adjust the reel to the highest cutting 

position, place the adjustment knobs through 

the top hole (position A) located on the sides 

of the reel mower frame. To adjust the reel 

to the lowest cutting position, place the 

adjustment knobs through the bottom hole 

(position B) located on the sides of the frame 

(Fig. 13).

   

Fig. 13

Highest cutting position 

Position A

Position B

Lowest cutting position 

4.  Other cutting heights are achieved by moving 

the adjustment knobs to the settings between 

the highest and lowest positions. Refer to 

the mark beside the height adjustment knobs 

when adjusting the cutting height (Fig. 14).

4-Position Height Adjustment:

(1) Low: 0.6 in. (15 mm)

(2) Medium: 1.0 in. (28 mm)

(3) Medium: 1.5 in. (39 mm)

(4) High: 2.0 in. (50 mm)

The cutting height tolerance is +/- 0.12 in. (3 

mm).

   

Fig. 14

Cutting height mark

St Stopping

WARNING!

 Before switching on the reel 

mower, make sure that it is not in contact 

with any foreign objects. Keep your hands 

and feet a safe distance away from the 

rotating mower blades and the ejector 

opening. Failure to comply with these 

warnings can result in severe personal 

injury.

IMPORTANT:

 Do not start the reel mower in tall 

grass.

1.  Make sure the unit's On/Off switch bail is 

not squeezed on. Insert the battery and the 

safety key in their slots (Fig. 15). Close the 

battery compartment cover.

   

Fig. 15

Safety key

Battery 
pack

Battery 
compartment 
cover

2.  To start the machine, press and hold the 

safety lock button, then pull the On/Off switch 

bail toward you (Fig. 16). Once the machine 

powers on, release the safety lock button and 

proceed with operation.

   

Fig. 16

Safety lock 
button

ON/OFF

switch bail

3.  To stop the mower, release the On/Off switch 

bail.

WARNING!

 The mower blade will continue 

to rotate for a brief period after the unit has 

been switched off. Do not tilt or carry the 

unit while the motor is still running and do 

not touch the blade while it is still rotating. 

Failure to comply could result in severe 

personal injury.

Mowing Tips

WARNING!

 Inspect the area prior to 

mowing and remove all the stones, sticks, 

wires and other foreign objects that could 

be picked up and thrown by the rotating 

blade. Failure to comply not only will 

damage the mower blade, but can also 

lead to serious personal injury.

•  Be sure to check the blades periodically for 

signs of wear and replace them at least once 

per year, as described in the maintenance 

section.

Summary of Contents for YF20VRX-RM

Page 1: ...e of our service partners in the US For immediate help with assembly or for additional product information email support MerotecUSA com or call 866 902 9690 M F 8 30am 5 00pm ET More information can be found on www YardForceUSA com SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE You will need this manual for safety instructions operating procedures and Warranty The original sales receipt is required for warranty s...

Page 2: ...or any applications other than those for which it was intended 5 Do not force the reel mower It will perform better with less likelihood of personal or mechanical injury if it is used at the rate for which it was designed 6 Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times 7 Stay alert Always stay alert and watch what you are doing Use common sense Do not operate the reel mower when yo...

Page 3: ...arting and operating the reel mower Slope Operation Slopes are major factors related to slip and fall accidents which can result in severe injury Operation on all slopes requires extra caution If you feel uneasy on a slope do not mow it Mow across the face of slopes never mow slopes following an up and down traverse Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on a slope Watch for holes ruts b...

Page 4: ...n the positive and negative contacts on the battery pack Do not place a battery pack near anything that may cause a short circuit such as paper clips coins keys screws nails and other metallic objects 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 ...

Page 5: ...n dry locations with an ambient temperature of 41ºF 105 F 5 C 40 5 C Store your lithium ion battery pack in a cool dry place at a temperature of 77 F 25 C Protect the battery pack charger and cordless tool from humidity and direct sunlight Only place fully charged battery in storage charged to at least 40 8 Prevent the lithium ion battery pack from freezing Battery pack that was stored below 32 F ...

Page 6: ...lly to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping If you find damaged or missing parts DO NOT return the unit to the store Please call the Yard Force Support Center toll free at 866 902 9690 NOTE Do not discard the shipping carton and packaging material until you are ready to use your new cordless reel mower The packaging is made of recyclable materials Properly dispose of these mate...

Page 7: ... provided Fig 3 Fig 3 Lower handle frame Socket Lower handle knob 2 Fit the middle handle bars on both sides of the lower handle frame aligning the holes Secure with two sets of handle knobs and bolts Fig 4 NOTE Each middle handle bar has 2 holes on the top and the bottom Adjust the handle assembly to the optimal position by aligning with the hole at the desired height Fig 4 Middle handle bars Han...

Page 8: ...B located on the sides of the frame Fig 13 Fig 13 Highest cutting position Position A Position B Lowest cutting position 4 Other cutting heights are achieved by moving the adjustment knobs to the settings between the highest and lowest positions Refer to the mark beside the height adjustment knobs when adjusting the cutting height Fig 14 4 Position Height Adjustment 1 Low 0 6 in 15 mm 2 Medium 1 0...

Page 9: ...ean the reel mower with running water particularly with high pressure water Check all nuts bolts and screws for proper tightness before each use Frequently inspect the grass collection bag for signs of wear and replace immediately with a genuine Yard Force part if damage is found Replace excessively worn or damaged parts immediately Lubrication All of the bearings in this product are lubricated wi...

Page 10: ...or maintenance please call the Yard Force Support Center toll free at 866 902 9690 for assistance Service Support If your Yard Force cordless reel mower requires service or maintenance please call the the Yard Force Support Center toll free at 866 902 9690 for assistance TROUBLESHOOTING Remove the battery and the safety key before carrying out maintenance on the machine or when checking that its p...

Page 11: ...d tear and are excluded from the warranty Service and Warranty Claims Process Contact the Yard Force Support Center toll free at 866 902 9690 Monday Friday between 8 30 AM and 5 00 PM Eastern Time for service and warranty support Yard Force Service Support agents can help you troubleshoot problems over the phone to get you back up and running as quickly as possible In the situation where service o...

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