Weed Eater WE18C warranty Safety Rules Storage, Assembly

SAFETY RULES

STORAGE

IV. GENERAL SERVICE

• Never run a machine inside a closed

area.

allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer’s recommended parts

Immediately prepare your lawn mower for storage at the end of the season or if the unit will not be used for 30 days or more.

•	Never make adjustments or repairs with
	the motor running.
•	Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade
	attachment bolts, tight and keep equip-
	ment in good condition.
•	Never tamper with safety devices.
	Check their proper operation regularly.
•	Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or
	other debris build-up. Allow machine to
	cool before storing.
•	Stop and inspect the equipment if you
	strike an object. Repair, if necessary,
	before restarting.
•	Never attempt to make wheel height
	adjustments while the motor is running.
•	Always unplug electric mowers before
	adjusting, cleaning or repairing.
•	Grass catcher components are subject
	to wear, damage, and deterioration,
	which could expose moving parts or

when necessary.

•Mower blade is sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade or wear gloves, and use extra caution when servicing it.

•Do not attempt to change the motor’s electronic settings or over speed the motor.

•Maintain or replace safety and instruc- tion labels, as necessary.

•Only use accessories or parts approved by the manufacturer. Non-approved parts or accessories can cause serious injury or damage and will void the war- ranty.

•This lawnmower is not to be used for commercial use; Use only on personal property. It should only be used on private lawns and should not be used to cut public parks, playing fields, farms, forests or a large number of lawns.

LAWN MOWER

When lawn mower is to be stored for a pe- riod of time, clean it thoroughly, remove all dirt, grease, leaves, etc. Store in a clean, dry area.

•Clean entire lawn mower (See “CLEAN- ING” in the Maintenance section of this manual).

•Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual.

•Be sure that all nuts, bolts, screws, and pins are securely fastened. Inspect moving parts for damage, breakage and wear. Replace if necessary.

•Touch up all rusted or chipped paint surfaces; sand lightly before painting.

HANDLE

You can fold your lawn mower handle for storage.

Operator	MOWING
presence	POSITION
control bar
FOLD
FORWARD	Upper
FOR	handle
STORAGE
	Cam lock
	Lower handle
	Handle knob

EXTENSION CORD

• Wipe extension cord to remove any

ASSEMBLY

TO REMOVE MOWER FROM CARTON

•Remove all loose parts from carton.

•Remove lawn mower housing with care. Avoid touching blade under housing. Always wear gloves or other protection when working under or lifting mower.

CAUTION: Do not operate this lawn mower without the discharge guard or an entire approved grass catcher in place. These guards are for your protection and are required by the American National Standards Institute and Consumer Products Safety Commission.

1.Loosen the two cam locks on sides of the upper handle and allow handle to fold down to the rear.

2.Loosen the two handle knobs on sides of the lower handle, lift the sides of the lower handle past the edges of the handle brackets and pivot entire handle

assembly forward and allow it to rest on mower.

• When setting up your handle from the

storage position, the lower handle will

require manually locking into the mowing

foreign substances such as oil or stains.

IMPORTANT: Replace extension cord if cut or damaged in any way.

•Wind cord in a series of equal loops to prevent it from tangling.

OTHER

•	If possible, store your unit indoors and
	cover it to protect it from dust and dirt.
•	Cover your unit with a suitable protective
	cover that does not retain moisture. Do

HOW TO SET UP YOUR LAWN MOWER

TO UNFOLD HANDLE

IMPORTANT: Unfold handle carefully so as not to pinch or damage control cables.

•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 posi- tion. Make certain the lower handle is seated securely into the handle mount- ing bracket.

•Align the holes between the upper handle and lower handles. Insert the cam locks and tighten them with the wing nuts provided.

•Secure the lower handle to the bracket with the knob on each side.

Wing nut
Operator	MOWING
presence	POSITION
control bar
	LIFT
	UP
LIFT	Upper
UP
	handle
	Cam lock
	Lower handle
	Handle knob

position.

IMPORTANT: When folding the handle for storage or transportation, be sure to fold the handle as shown or you may damage the control cables.

not use plastic. Plastic cannot breathe,

which allows condensation to form and

will cause your unit to rust.

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