Weed Eater 438181, WE18C Assembly, To Remove Mower from Carton, HOW to SET UP Your Lawn Mower

SAFETY RULES

IV. GENERAL SERVICE

•Never run a machine inside a closed area.

•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

allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer’s recommended parts 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 fi elds, farms, forests or a large number of lawns.

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.

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

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