Homelite UT13220 Know Your Lawn Mower, Cord Retainer, MOTOR/BLADE Control Assembly, Unpacking

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FEATURES

KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER

See Figure 2.

The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the product and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all oper- ating features and safety rules.

CORD RETAINER

A convenient cord retainer helps keep the extension cord connection secure during mower operation.

GRASS CATCHER (MODEL UT13220 ONLY)

The grass catcher prevents grass clippings being strewn across your lawn as you mow.

MOTOR/BLADE CONTROL ASSEMBLY

The motor/blade control, located on the upper handle of the mower, engages and disengages the motor and blade.

MULCHING PLUG (MODEL UT13220 ONLY)

Your mower is equipped with a mulching plug that cuts and recuts the grass for finer clippings.

SIDE DISCHARGE DEFLECTOR

Use the side discharge deflector on your mower when the grass is too high to mulch or when side discharging is preferred. The grass clippings produced when using the side discharge deflector are noticeably larger than those produced when using the mulching plug.

HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER

The height adjustment lever provides cutting height adjustments.

ASSEMBLY

UNPACKING

This product requires assembly.

Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included.

Inspect the product carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.

Do not discard the packing material until you have care- fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product.

If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-866-457-5888 for assistance.

PACKING LIST

Mower

Side Discharge Deflector

Mulching Plug (Model UT13220 only)

Grass Catcher (Model UT13220 only)

Operator’s Manual

WARNING:

If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this warning so could result in serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Do not attempt to modify this product or create acces- sories not recommended for use with this product. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Do not connect to power supply until assembly is complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury.

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Contents Save this Manual for Future Reference OPERATOR’S ManualIntroduction Table of ContentsRead ALL Instructions General Safety RulesSpecific Safety Rules Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION SymbolsSymbol Signal Meaning ServiceElectrical Cord Length Wire Size A.W.GDouble Insulation Electrical ConnectionProduct Specifications UT13218UT13220 Height Adjustment Lever MOTOR/BLADE Control AssemblyKnow Your Lawn Mower Cord RetainerAdjusting Handle AssemblyInstalling Side Discharge Deflector Installing the Mulching PlugInstalling the Grass Catcher Setting Blade HeightTo set the blade height Applications OperationSTARTING/STOPPING the Mower Mowing TipsEmptying the Grass Catcher Model UT13220 only Slope OperationGeneral Maintenance MaintenanceReplacing the Cutting Blade LubricationSharpening the Blade Balancing the BladeTo check the blade balance Storing the Mower Replacing WheelsTo replace a wheel To lower the handle before storingProblem Possible Cause Solution TroubleshootingKey Description Qty Exploded VIEW/PARTS ListModel UT13220 This Warranty is not Transferable and does not Cover Warranty Limited Warranty for Corded Electric ModelsPage Homelite Consumer PRODUCTS, INC