Core ROVER R4300, Original Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...ct may vary slightly from the illustrations contained in this manual Copyright 2017 MTD SOUTHWEST INC All Rights Reserved DO NOT RETURN THIS UNIT TO THE RETAILER PROOF OF PURCHASE WILL BE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE For assistance regarding the assembly operation or maintenance of the unit please call 1300 951 594 Additional information can be found at www rover com au Warranty service is availa...

Page 2: ...t by themselves eliminate any danger The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures NOTE Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment DANGER Signals an EXTREME hazard Failure to obey a safety DANGER symbol WILL result in serious injury or death to yourself or to others Read the operator s manua...

Page 3: ...ver allow anyone of any age to use this unit if they are unfamiliar with the instructions contained in this manual Never allow people with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge to use the unit Never allow children to clean or maintain the unit without supervision All guards and safety attachments must be installed properly before operating the unit Ins...

Page 4: ...d in disconnect the cord from both the outlet and the unit Do not use a damaged cord Damaged cords should be repaired or replaced Do not abuse cords Never pull or carry the unit by a cord Keep cords away from heat oil water sharp edges and moving objects Always grasp the plug when disconnecting a cord Never modify a plug cord or outlet in any way Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI protection sh...

Page 5: ...ISPOSING OF DAMAGED OR WORN OUT BATTERIES WARNING To prevent contamination of the environment contact your local waste disposal agency for specific instructions before disposing of damaged or worn out lithium ion batteries Take batteries to a local recycling and or disposal center certified for lithium ion battery disposal WARNING Do not use broken or cracked batteries even if there isn t leakage ...

Page 6: ...en walking from one location to another Before setting the unit down always make sure the motor is off and all moving parts have stopped Avoid starting the unit unintentionally Make sure your fingers are off the throttle control before installing or removing the battery Never carry the unit with fingers on the throttle control Remove the battery from the unit when it is not in use Do not use the u...

Page 7: ...nts The force of the blown air could damage tender plants Never attempt to clear a clogged air intake opening while the unit is running OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS Maintain the unit with care Do not perform maintenance procedures other than those described in this manual Do not attempt to repair the unit there are no user serviceable parts inside All service other than the maintenance procedures describ...

Page 8: ... do so can result in serious injury to the operator and or bystanders WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION WARNING Thrown objects and loud noise can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss Wear eye protection meeting current ANSI ISEA Z87 1 standards and ear protection when operating this unit Use a full face shield when needed WEAR FOOT PROTECTION Always wear heavy duty non slip footwear when operati...

Page 9: ... can be propelled at high speed causing injury Min 50 ft 15 m KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY WARNING Keep all bystanders especially children and pets at least 50 feet 15 m from the operating area HOT SURFACE WARNING Do not touch the motor or heat sink You may get burned These parts get extremely hot from operation When turned off they remain hot for a short time BLOWERS ROTATING IMPELLER BLADES CAN CAUSE SE...

Page 10: ...k Power Cord Terminals Handle Throttle Control Blower Tube Heat Sink Battery Latch Battery Port Boost Button Power Meter Motor KNOW YOUR UNIT APPLICATIONS Cleaning yards garages driveways porches patios around walls fences and more NO ASSEMBLY TOOLS REQUIRED Battery and Battery Charger Sold Separately ...

Page 11: ...6 4 25 4 75 lbs 1 9 2 2 kg Optimum Charging Temperature 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 C Battery Charger Input 230 V 50 Hz AC only Battery Charger Output 6 A 42 V DC Approximate Charging Time Model 4144 45 minutes Approximate Charging Time Model 6216 60 minutes Approximate Battery Charger Weight 2 75 3 25 lbs 1 2 1 5 kg Noise Emission Levels measured in accordance with EN 60335 1 and EN 50636 2 100 Sound Pow...

Page 12: ...the battery before installing or removing the blower tube Fig 1 Blower Outlet Blower Tube Tab Slot WARNING To prevent serious personal injury never operate the unit without the blower tube firmly installed INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE BLOWER TUBE Installing the Blower Tube 1 Set the unit on a flat level surface 2 Align the slot on the blower tube with the tab on the blower outlet Fig 1 3 Push the b...

Page 13: ...ol down Red constant The battery is no longer functional Refer to the Warranty section for replacement information 4 Once the battery is fully charged remove it from the battery charger Optionally the battery can be stored in the battery charger but the battery charger should be unplugged from the power outlet Fig 3 Battery Charging Dock Fig 4 LED INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE BATTERY Installing the...

Page 14: ...it and require charging Fig 7 Charge Meter Button 75 100 50 75 25 50 0 25 WARNING Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions STARTING AND STOPPING STARTING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Install the battery Refer to Installing the Battery 2 Squeeze the throttle control to start the motor Fig 6 3 Squeeze the throttle control to the degree needed for the operation STOPPING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Release the thrott...

Page 15: ...day To reduce noise levels operate the unit at the lowest speed needed to do the job Limit the number of pieces of power equipment used at any one time Use rakes or brooms to loosen debris before operation In dusty conditions slightly dampen surfaces Watch out for children pets open windows and freshly washed cars Blow debris safely away Never direct the unit toward anyone while the unit is in ope...

Page 16: ... battery charger always unplug it from the power outlet MAINTAINING THE BATTERY CHARGER Keep the battery charger clean and clear of debris Do not allow foreign material into the charging dock or onto the terminals Fig 10 Inspect the battery charger for foreign material before each use Make sure the charger has not been shorted by debris Inspect the terminals for soot and signs of melting Do not at...

Page 17: ...r in an area that is between 65 and 75 F 18 and 24 C Always unplug the battery charger when it is not in use Store the unit battery and battery charger out of the reach of children If the battery is left unused for more than two months fully charge the battery before use WARNING To prevent serious injury never clean the unit while it is running Always remove the battery to prevent the unit from st...

Page 18: ...up or cool down The battery and or battery charger are no longer functional Refer to the Warranty section for replacement information TROUBLESHOOTING The battery lacks sufficient charge Charge the battery completely The battery is not installed correctly Remove and reinstall the battery PROBLEM SOLUTION The battery is not fully charged Charge the battery completely The battery and or battery charg...

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Page 21: ...oad Dandenong South Victoria 3175 enquiries mtdproducts com Telephone 1300 951 594 provides the following additional contractual warranty in support of the products listed in Table A MTD Product supplied by MTD or an authorised MTD dealer within Australia to you 2 2 MTD warrants to the party who purchased the MTD Product from MTD or an authorised MTD dealer you subject to the terms and conditions ...

Page 22: ...n MTD Product for use by that school that use will be classified as Residential Use 3 Honda Briggs Stratton and Kohler Kawasaki engines are Non Rover engines 4 Normal Wear Parts include batteries blades blade bolts V belts line heads spark plugs and filters as classified by MTD and 5 rolling chassis means the frame plus the running gear like handle bars wheels driveshaft and axle 2 5 In the event ...

Page 23: ...ly set out in paragraph 5 and subject to law MTD is not liable under this Warranty for any damages losses costs or expenses including without limitation loss of profit loss of production or any financial or economic loss and other indirect or consequential loss which may be suffered by you or by any third party arising out of or in any way connected with any defect in an MTD Product 3 6 Except to ...

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