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BATTERY USE

NOTE: 

If the switch does not re-engage or the mower does not run when the battery is installed, 

contact the toll free helpline 1-888-266-7096.

BATTERY CAPACITY INDICATORS

Push the Battery Capacity Indicator (BCI) switch, which is located on the back of the battery. The 

lights will indicate the battery's capacity, according the following chart.

BATTERY & CHARGER

12

12

  Lights 

 

CAPACITY

  3 Green Lights 

The battery is at full capacity

  2 Green Lights                          The battery is at 60% capacity

  1 Green Light 

The battery is at 45% capacity

  Yellow Light                              The battery is at 25% capacity and requires charging soon

  Red Light                                  The battery is at 20% capacity and requires charging

Green

Green

Green

Yellow

Red

BCI  switch

Summary of Contents for 270-1241

Page 1: ... Self propelled Lawn Mower OPERATOR S MANUAL Item No 270 1241 IMPORTANT Read safety rules and instructions carefully before operating equipment For parts or service please call toll free helpline at 1 888 266 7096 ...

Page 2: ...ry disposal 26 Service 27 Troubleshooting 28 Warranty 29 Exploded View 30 31 Parts List 32 34 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS 18 CORDLESS SELF PROPELLED LAWN MOWER Battery type 24V 20 Ah sealed lead acid Charger time 15 hour No load speed 3300 RPM Cutting path 18 45 7 cm Height adjustments 7 positions 1 1 4 3 1 2 3 2 8 9 cm Functions 2 in 1 Mulch or rear bag Unit weight 90 lbs 41 kg CONTENTS ...

Page 3: ...s product Use extra care when cleaning on stairs Do not leave appliance plugged in Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing Do not expose to rain store indoors Use only as described in this manual Use only identical manufacturer s replacement parts and accessories Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level to pre...

Page 4: ...erence in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reori...

Page 5: ...to protect your eyes while operating or performing any adjustment or repair Thrown objects that ricochet can cause serious eye injury Always wear a face mask or a dust mask when operating the mower in a dusty environment Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can get caught in moving parts The wearing of protective gloves and safety footwear is recommended Ground Fault Circuit I...

Page 6: ...ding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals 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...

Page 7: ...ully discharged battery BATTERY SAFETY RULES Fully charge battery before initial use For optimal performance charge the battery every two weeks even when not in use Charge the battery in a cool dry place The battery does not have to be fully discharged before recharging This battery will not develop a memory Two to 3 initial charging discharging cycles may be required in order to reach the maximum...

Page 8: ... the weather Do not expose the mower or the charger to rain Do not charge the battery in a wet location Operate the battery charger in temperatures between 23 and 104 F 5 and 40 C In order to reduce the risk of electric shock use only the charger that is provided by the manufacturer to charge the battery DO NOT ABUSE THE CHARGER CORD Never carry the charger by the cord Do not disconnect the charge...

Page 9: ... II Construction Double insulated construction min Per Minute Revolutions strokes surface speed orbits etc per minute Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations Read The Operator s Manual To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Eye and Head Protection Wear eye and head protection when operating this equipment R...

Page 10: ...The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can result in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and when needed a full face shield We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields Always use eye protection whic...

Page 11: ... is working and the battery is being charged The red light will go out and the green light will come on when the battery is completely charged it takes approximately 15 hours to charge a fully discharged battery 5 Battery should be charged after each use regardless of power level Battery should always be stored in a fully charged state This battery will not develop a charging memory W A R N I N G ...

Page 12: ... the back of the battery The lights will indicate the battery s capacity according the following chart BATTERY CHARGER 12 12 Lights CAPACITY 3 Green Lights The battery is at full capacity 2 Green Lights The battery is at 60 capacity 1 Green Light The battery is at 45 capacity Yellow Light The battery is at 25 capacity and requires charging soon Red Light The battery is at 20 capacity and requires ...

Page 13: ... Lower Handle Grass Catcher Bag Rear chute cover Motor Housing Wheels Read this operator s manual and safety rules before operating your lawn mower Compare the illustration in Figure 1 to your lawn mower in order to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments Save this manual for future reference Cam Lock ...

Page 14: ...for assistance PACKING LIST Lawn mower Mulch plug Grass catcher bag 24V Battery Pre installed at the factory Charger Owner s Manual W A R N I N G If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts are replaced Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury W A R N I N G Do not assemble the battery until other assembly is complete Failure to comply...

Page 15: ...he manufacturer of this product The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury ASSEMBLING THE HANDLE See Figure 2 Remove any packing material which may be between the upper and lower handles for shipping purposes Pull up and back on the upper handle to raise the handle into the operating position Make certain the lower handle is seated securely into the...

Page 16: ...rame are seated into the slots in the handle bracket Release the chute cover When installed correctly the hooks on the grass catcher will rest securely in the slots on the handle brackets NOTE For optimal performance empty grass catcher bag often during use A full grass bag will inhibit performance of the mower and collection of grass clippings ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Fig 3 1 2 Slots 3 ...

Page 17: ...4 REMOVE THE BATTERY AND WAIT FOR BLADE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP To remove the mulch plug lift the chute cover 1 and pull out on the handle The mulch plug 2 is inserted on an angle so it will require some force when removing ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Fig 4 1 2 ...

Page 18: ...lower bail 3 C A U T I O N Do not attempt to override the operation of the safety key or lever W A R N I N G The operation of any mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes which can cause severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower and while performing any adjustments or repairs W A R N I N G Ensure that other people and pets remain at least 50 ft 15...

Page 19: ...s sets all wheels to the same position To raise the height pull the height adjustment lever from the current stop position towards the back of the mower To lower the height pull the height adjustment lever from the current stop position towards the front of the mower OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER Fig 6 19 HIGH LOW LOW 1 ...

Page 20: ...igure 7 Loosen the upper handle knob Adjust the upper handle to the most comfortable of the 2 positions Snug the upper handle knob and lock the cam lock handle to secure OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER Upper handle knob Cam lock handle Lock Fig 7 ...

Page 21: ...greater than 15 degrees Mow across the face of slopes not up and down Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on slopes Watch for holes ruts rocks hidden objects or bumps which can cause you to slip or trip Tall grass can hide obstacles Remove all objects such as rocks tree limbs etc which could be tripped over or thrown by the blade Always be sure of your footing A slip and fall can caus...

Page 22: ...YS INSPECT AREA WHERE MOWER IS TO BE USED AND REMOVE ALL STONES STICKS WIRE BONES AND OTHER DEBRIS WHICH MIGHT BE THROWN THE ROTATING BLADE Release switch to turn mower OFF when crossing any graveled area stones can be thrown by the blade Set mower at highest cutting height when mowing on rough ground or in tall weeds For effective mulching do not cut wet grass as it tends to stick to the undersid...

Page 23: ...nut 1 and remove the blade 4 Turn the nut COUNTERCLOCKWISE to loosen it and CLOCKWISE to tighten it Remove the blade nut 1 the square washer 2 the insulator washer 3 and the blade 4 To re install the blade position the blade with the cutting edges toward the ground Assemble the blade nut the square washer and the insulator washer as shown in following Using a 15 mm wrench or socket turn the blade ...

Page 24: ... e w o m f o e d i s r e d n u e h T and other debris will accumulate causing rust and corrosion Remove any buildup of grass and leaves on or around the motor cover do not use water Wipe the mower clean with a dry cloth occasionally If debris build up on the underside of the unit while in use stop the motor and disconnect it from the power supply Tilt the mower forward or on its side and scrape it...

Page 25: ...to corrosive materials such as fertilizer and rock salt Store mower indoors in a cool dry place out of the reach of children Do not cover lawn mower with a solid plastic sheet Plastic coverings trap moisture around the mower causing corrosion The handle may be folded away completely for storage Lift up the cam locks on the sides of the handle to unlock and fold the upper handle down Pull outwards ...

Page 26: ...echarge it and do not use Dispose of it and replace with a new battery pack DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR IT To avoid injury and risk of fire explosion or electric shock and to avoid damage to the environment Cover the battery s terminals with heavy duty adhesive tape DO NOT attempt to remove or destroy any of the battery pack components DO NOT attempt to open the battery pack If a leak develops the re...

Page 27: ... damage e g bent cracked or worn For best and safest performance maintain the mower with care Keep the mower blade sharp and clean Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blades or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight in order to be sure that the equipment is in safe working condition Never tamper with safety devices Check them regularly for pro...

Page 28: ... not mulching Wet grass clippings sticking to Wait until the grass dries before mowing properly the underside of the deck Mower hard to push High grass rear of mower Raise cutting height housing and blade dragging in heavy grass or cutting height too low Mower vibrating at Blade is unbalanced Balance the blade by grinding each higher speed cutting edge equally Bent motor shaft Stop the motor disco...

Page 29: ... and or attachments not specifically recommended Repairs necessary because of operator abuse or negligence or the failure to install operate maintain and store the product according to the instructions in the owner s manual Damage caused by cold heat rain excessive humidity corrosive environments and materials or other contaminants Expendable items that become worn during normal use Cosmetic defec...

Page 30: ...30 EXPLODED VIEW ...

Page 31: ...31 EXPLODED VIEW ...

Page 32: ...3201234 Rear hinge rod 1 13 3290506 C clip Ø8 2 14 33310234 Rear torsion spring L 1 15 33904234 Height adjustment plate R 1 16 32207234 Bolt M10 20 4 17 3220737 Nut M10 4 18 32205234 Screw ST6 3 16 F 4 19 3220150 Screw M6 15 2 20 32906131 Spring washer 6 2 21 3231235 Washer Ø6 2 22 34108234 Grommet 1 23 31301463 3 Deck 1 24 32202234 Bolt 1 25 34103463 Belt cover 1 26 34113227 4 Height adjustment k...

Page 33: ...5 1 51 33303463 Blade 1 52 34107250 Fan 1 53 34102234 2 1 54 34201234 1 Belt 1 55 32210234 Screw ST6 3 12 F 3 56 33312234 Extension spring 1 57 33905234 Height adjustment plate L 1 58 32901131 Cotter clip Ø6 2 59 Grass catcher bag assy 1 59 1 33907234 2 Grass bag frame 1 59 2 34902234 6 Grass bag 1 60 34106463 2 Mulch plug 1 61 34101467 Rear shield 1 62 3330490 1 Mounting bracket 2 63 3221237 Lock...

Page 34: ...650 1 Flag bushing 6 3 6 72 11 3330550 Flag terminal 6 3X0 8 6 72 12 36504229 60A fuse 1 72 13 3411445 4 BCI check button 1 72 14 36201237 1 Battery check indicators 1 72 15 3650139 Charging port 1 72 16 34104226 1 Charge port cap 1 72 17 3690292 Cap string 2 72 18 34105229 Battery handle 1 72 19 33301229 Lock hook 2 72 20 34103229 Battery Cover 1 72 21 3050102 Wire red 1 72 22 3050110 Wire black ...

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