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Operator’s Manual

R4200

Cordless Trimmer

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Service  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Safety  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Know Your Unit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Specifications  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Starting and Stopping  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Operation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Maintenance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Cleaning and Storage  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Troubleshooting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Warranty  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

IMPORTANT: Read this manual thoroughly before using this product. Follow all instructions.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SERVICE

All information, illustrations, and specifications in this manual are based
on the latest product information available at the time of printing. We
reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice.
The product may vary slightly from the illustrations contained in this
manual.
Copyright© 2017 MTD SOUTHWEST INC, All Rights Reserved.

DO NOT RETURN THIS UNIT TO THE RETAILER. PROOF OF
PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE.

For assistance regarding the assembly, operation or maintenance of
the unit, please call 

1300 951 594

. Additional information can be

found at 

www.rover.com.au

.

Warranty service is available through an authorized service center.
To locate a service center in your area, please visit our website or
call the number listed above. Service on this unit, both within and
after the warranty period, should only be performed by an
authorized and approved service center. When servicing, use only
identical replacement parts.

Battery and Battery Charger Sold Separately

ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

Summary of Contents for ROVER R4200

Page 1: ...uct may vary slightly from the illustrations contained in this manual Copyright 2017 MTD SOUTHWEST INC All Rights Reserved DO NOT RETURN THIS UNIT TO THE RETAILER PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE For assistance regarding the assembly operation or maintenance of the unit please call 1300 951 594 Additional information can be found at www rover com au Warranty service is avail...

Page 2: ...t by themselves eliminate any danger The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures NOTE Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment DANGER Signals an EXTREME hazard Failure to obey a safety DANGER symbol WILL result in serious injury or death to yourself or to others Read the operator s manua...

Page 3: ...ver allow anyone of any age to use this unit if they are unfamiliar with the instructions contained in this manual Never allow people with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge to use the unit Never allow children to clean or maintain the unit without supervision All guards and safety attachments must be installed properly before operating the unit Ins...

Page 4: ...d in disconnect the cord from both the outlet and the unit Do not use a damaged cord Damaged cords should be repaired or replaced Do not abuse cords Never pull or carry the unit by a cord Keep cords away from heat oil water sharp edges and moving objects Always grasp the plug when disconnecting a cord Never modify a plug cord or outlet in any way Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI protection sh...

Page 5: ...ISPOSING OF DAMAGED OR WORN OUT BATTERIES WARNING To prevent contamination of the environment contact your local waste disposal agency for specific instructions before disposing of damaged or worn out lithium ion batteries Take batteries to a local recycling and or disposal center certified for lithium ion battery disposal WARNING Do not use broken or cracked batteries even if there isn t leakage ...

Page 6: ...rom one location to another Before setting the unit down always make sure the motor is off and all moving parts have stopped Avoid starting the unit unintentionally Make sure the throttle lockout is in the locked position before installing or removing the battery Never carry the unit with fingers on the throttle control Remove the battery from the unit when it is not in use Do not use the unit if ...

Page 7: ...it there are no user serviceable parts inside All service other than the maintenance procedures described in this manual should be performed by an authorized service dealer If the unit is not working as it should has been dropped damaged left outdoors or dropped into water do not use the unit Never remove modify or make inoperative any safety device furnished with the unit Before inspecting mainta...

Page 8: ...operator and or bystanders WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION WARNING Thrown objects and loud noise can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss Wear eye protection meeting current ANSI ISEA Z87 1 standards and ear protection when operating this unit Use a full face shield when needed WEAR FOOT PROTECTION Always wear heavy duty non slip footwear when operating this unit WEAR HAND PROTECTION Always we...

Page 9: ... at high speed causing injury Min 50 ft 15 m KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY WARNING Keep all bystanders especially children and pets at least 50 feet 15 m from the operating area HOT SURFACE WARNING Do not touch the motor or heat sink You may get burned These parts get extremely hot from operation When turned off they remain hot for a short time SHARP BLADE WARNING There is a sharp blade on the cutting head...

Page 10: ...wdriver Flat head Screwdriver Charge Meter Button Charge Meter Lights Terminals LED Charging Dock Power Cord Terminals Cutting Head Shield Cutting Head Line Cutting Blade Motor Handle Shaft Grip Shaft Housing Throttle Control Throttle Lockout Heat Sink Battery Latch Battery Port Boost Button Power Meter Shoulder Strap Harness Loop Battery and Battery Charger Sold Separately ...

Page 11: ...5 lbs 1 2 1 5 kg Noise Emission Levels measured in accordance with EN 60335 1 and EN 50636 2 91 Sound Power Level LwA 95 6 dB A Sound Pressure Level at the operator s ear LpA 80 3 dB A Sound Pressure Level bystander at 24 6 ft 7 5 m LpA 69 0 dB A Vibration Levels ah measured in accordance with EN 60335 1 and EN 50636 2 91 Handle 1 76 m s2 Shaft Grip 1 59 m s2 All specifications are based on the la...

Page 12: ... Make sure that the alignment tab is inserted into the slot on the mount bracket Fig 3 3 Insert the screws x2 into the holes on the cutting head shield Fig 4 Tighten the screws by hand until they are finger tight 4 Tighten the screws with a T20 Torx screwdriver until the cutting head shield is firmly in place WARNING To prevent serious personal injury never operate the unit without the cutting hea...

Page 13: ...d the end of the safety label Fig 5 4 Tighten the bolt with a flat head screwdriver until the handle is secure Adjusting the Handle If the handle requires adjustment 1 Loosen the bolt with a flat head screwdriver Fig 5 NOTE If the handle was pre installed under the shaft housing rotate the handle until it is in the proper upright position Fig 5 2 Hold the unit in the operating position Fig 12 and ...

Page 14: ...to the charging dock Make sure the battery charger is fully plugged into an appropriate power outlet Make sure the power outlet is functioning by testing it with another electrical device 3 Examine the LED The LED will indicate the battery status Green blinking The battery is charging Charge the battery until the green light stops blinking Green constant The battery is fully charged Red blinking T...

Page 15: ...ss the throttle lockout or squeeze the throttle control when installing or removing the battery Refer to Starting and Stopping Remove the battery from the unit when it is not in use Fig 9 Battery Battery Latch Shaft Grip Battery Port STARTING AND STOPPING STARTING INSTRUCTIONS To prevent the motor from starting accidentally this unit has a throttle lockout The throttle control cannot be squeezed u...

Page 16: ...um ion batteries provide power with minimal power fade When the battery is fully discharged it will immediately cut power to the unit and require charging Fig 11 Charge Meter Button 75 100 50 75 25 50 0 25 WARNING Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions HOLDING THE UNIT Stand in the operating position Fig 12 Stand up straight Do not bend over Keep feet apart and firmly planted Hold the...

Page 17: ...s unit is equipped with a bump head Trimming line can be released from the cutting head without stopping the motor To release more line lightly tap the bump knob on the ground Fig 14 while operating the unit at high speed For best results tap the bump knob on bare ground or hard soil NOTE Do not rest the cutting head on the ground while the unit is running Each time the bump knob is tapped about 1...

Page 18: ... reel Fig 17 Push the line through the cutting head until a few inches protrude from the other side Pull the line through the cutting head until the lengths of line on either side of the cutting head are equal 5 Turn the bump knob to wind the line until about 5 inches 12 5 cm protrude from each side of the cutting head Fig 18 NOTE If too little line is left protruding it could retract inside the c...

Page 19: ...ts Lock up the unit battery and battery charger to prevent unauthorized use or damage Store the unit battery and battery charger indoors in a dry well ventilated area Store the battery and battery charger in an area that is between 65 and 75 F 18 and 24 C Always unplug the battery charger when it is not in use Store the unit battery and battery charger out of the reach of children If the battery i...

Page 20: ...ger Remove and then reinsert the battery into the battery charger completely The battery and or charger are too hot or too cold Make sure the battery and charger are in an environment between 32 and 104 F 0 and 40 C Allow time for the battery and or charger to warm up or cool down The battery and or battery charger are no longer functional Refer to the Warranty section for replacement information ...

Page 21: ...oad Dandenong South Victoria 3175 enquiries mtdproducts com Telephone 1300 951 594 provides the following additional contractual warranty in support of the products listed in Table A MTD Product supplied by MTD or an authorised MTD dealer within Australia to you 2 2 MTD warrants to the party who purchased the MTD Product from MTD or an authorised MTD dealer you subject to the terms and conditions ...

Page 22: ...n MTD Product for use by that school that use will be classified as Residential Use 3 Honda Briggs Stratton and Kohler Kawasaki engines are Non Rover engines 4 Normal Wear Parts include batteries blades blade bolts V belts line heads spark plugs and filters as classified by MTD and 5 rolling chassis means the frame plus the running gear like handle bars wheels driveshaft and axle 2 5 In the event ...

Page 23: ...ly set out in paragraph 5 and subject to law MTD is not liable under this Warranty for any damages losses costs or expenses including without limitation loss of profit loss of production or any financial or economic loss and other indirect or consequential loss which may be suffered by you or by any third party arising out of or in any way connected with any defect in an MTD Product 3 6 Except to ...

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