User manual WEED EATER WE18XP

[. . . ] OPERATOR'S MANUAL MODEL NUMBER WE18XP BATTERY-POWERED, SELF-PROPELLED, 2-IN-1, 18" ROTARY LAWN MOWER 438175 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 SAFETY RULES WARNING: IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS. WARNING: When using electric gardening appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS MOWER SAFETY GUIDELINES · The information this manual contains will alert you to potential hazards and prevent possible problems. [. . . ] Plug the other end of the battery charger into a 120 volt A. C. The red light on the charger will illuminate indicating that the charger is working and the battery is being charged. When the battery is completely charged, the red light will go out and the green light will illuminate. · Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. · Keep guards in place and in working order. · Keep hands and feet away from cutting area. · Objects struck by the lawn mower blade can cause severe injuries to persons. The lawn should always be carefully examined and cleared of all objects prior to each mowing. · If lawn mower strikes a foreign object, follow these steps: - Stop lawn mower. - Repair any damage before restarting and operating the lawn mower. · Use identical replacement blades only. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 7 OPERATION KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND ALL SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LAWN MOWER. Compare the illustrations with your lawn mower to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Operator presence control bar Start button Drive control bar Mulcher plug Cam lock Wing nut Grass catcher Single point height adjuster handle Battery Motor housing Handle knob MEETS CPSC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS Our rotary walk-behind lawn mowers conform to the safety standards of the American National Standards Institute and the U. S. WARNING: The blade turns when the motor is running. Operator presence control bar ­ must be held down to the handle to start the motor. Start button ­ used for starting the motor. Single point height adjuster ­ used to adjust cutting height of lawn mower. 8 Mulcher plug ­ located at the rear discharge opening. Must be removed when converting to bagging operation. Drive control bar ­ used to engage power-propelled forward motion of lawn mower. OPERATION The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your lawn mower or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles. HOW TO USE YOUR LAWN MOWER · Your lawn mower is equipped with an operator presence control bar which requires the operator to be positioned behind the lawn mower handle to start and operate the lawn mower. [. . . ] Press start button and hold down operator presence control bar to handle. Tighten blade bolt or replace blade adapter. Press start button and hold down operator presence control bar to handle. Raise lawn mower housing one (1) setting higher. [. . . ]