Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product EM-1 Sun Lawn
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Owner’s Manual for ™ Electric Rechargeable Power Reel Mower (Model EM-1).
™ Sunlawn, Inc. 325 Garfield Street Fort Collins, CO 80524 Tel: 970-493-5284 FAX: 970-493-5202 For service inqu iries, parts replacement, and maintenance tips, see www.
Owner’s Manual — Sunlawn EM-1 1 Please read this guide and use thes e operating instructions to become familiar with the mower and its features. The charging of batteries, operation of the mower, and no tes on safety and maintenance procedures are important for the us e and enjoyment of this product.
Owner’s Manual — Sunlawn EM--1 2 This mower is designed for use on re sidential lawns. It is not designed for commercial use or fo r use in public facilities, parks, sporting grounds, roads, or in agri culture or forestry areas. This mower is for cutting lawns only.
Owner’s Manual — Sunlawn EM-1 3 ASSEMBLE THE HANDLE SECTIONS 1. Set the cutting height to the hi ghest setting. (See Operation section – Adjusting the cutting height, page 7). This will make it easier to attach the lower handle section. 2. Fit the lower section of the hand le so that the holes are over the handle posts on the mower.
Owner’s Manual — Sunlawn EM--1 4 4. Attach the two-handed safety switch to the top section. Run the cable along the top side of the handle (so it does not hang down behind the mower) and close the “clamshell” portion of the safety switch around the screw holes.
Owner’s Manual — Sunlawn EM-1 5 NOTE: The two batteries are identical. Connect the batteries as follows: 1. Remove the orange power key from its position on the circuit board to disengage the motor circuit.
Owner’s Manual — Sunlawn EM--1 6 If the orange power key is still attached, open the battery box and remove it; this key disengages the motor from the battery and exposes the charging receptacle. 1. Plug the charger into a 110V powe r outlet and then into the mower charging receptacle.
Owner’s Manual — Sunlawn EM-1 7 ADJUSTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT The cutting height of the EM-1 ma y be adjusted from approximately 1/2 inch up to approximately 2 1/ 4 inches. Actual height may vary according to the height of the turf . Adjust the mower to the desired height as follows: 1.
Owner’s Manual — Sunlawn EM--1 8 1. To start and operate the mower, press and hold down the red safety button with one hand, then pull the starting lever back toward the handle grip with th e other hand. There are similar instructions on the handle itself stating: “To operate pull handle while depressing safety button.
Owner’s Manual — Sunlawn EM-1 9 3. After removing the obstacle re place the orange power key in position, close and latch the battery box and proceed. If the motor stops during operat ion and the battery has charge remaining, then the motor may be ov erloaded or overheated.
Owner’s Manual — Sunlawn EM--1 10 INSPECT THE MOWING AREA 1. Before beginning to mow, remove any foreign objects, such as stones, branches, or bones, from the area. 2. Continue to check for such obstacles during mowing. THE LAWN SHOULD BE RELATIVELY DRY 1.
Owner’s Manual — Sunlawn EM-1 11 The blades, if properly cared for, will mow for years before requiring sharpening. Sharpening can only be done by a professional using a cylinder grinder and proper techniques. STORAGE 1. Store the EM-1, fully charge d, in a cool, dry place.
Owner’s Manual — Sunlawn EM--1 12 6. Now check the adjustment using the small 0.05mm gauge (silver strip) supplied with the EM-1 (or any 0.05mm feeler gauge). If the gauge is held by the cylinder blades but the cylinder and cutting bar are not touching then the adjustment is correct.
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