Kobalt KM-1640, Manual Manual

Page 1: ...5 Questions problems missing parts Before returning to your retaile Friday r call our customer service department at 1 888 3KOBALT 1 888 356 2258 8 A M 8 P M EST Monday ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE Serial Number Purchase Date KOBALT and the K Design are registered trademarks of LF LLC All Rights Reserved ...

Page 2: ... Instructions Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Warranty Replacement Parts List 2 3 6 11 13 16 19 21 22 23 Battery type Charge time No load speed Height adjustments Functions Unit weight with battery 40 V Lithium ion 2 hour for 40 V 144 Wh battery 2800 RPM 1 1 4 3 3 8 in 3 3 8 5 cm 2 in 1 Mulch or rear bag 41 lbs 18 6 kg SPECIFICATIONS ...

Page 3: ...3 kobalttools com PACKAGE CONTENTS PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY A Lawn mower 1 B Mulching plug 1 C Charger 1 D Grass catcher bag 1 E Battery 40 V 4ah 1 A B E C D ...

Page 4: ...isk of injury user must read and understand user s manual before using this product Wear eye protection when operating this equipment Do not expose machine to rain or wet conditions Pay attention that bystanders are not injured through foreign objects thrown from the mower Keep all bystanders especially children and pets at least 100 ft away from the work area Keep hands and feet away from blade a...

Page 5: ... Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a situation that may result in property damage SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product Save these Instructions Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste Please recycle where facilities exist Check with your local authority or retailer for recycling advice Th...

Page 6: ... and instructions that are printed in this manual and on the mower This mower was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation that are contained in this manual As with any type of power equipment carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury This mower is capable of amputating body parts and throwing objects Failure to observe the following safet...

Page 7: ...d over or thrown by the blade Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury Plan your mowing pattern in such a way as to avoid discharging material toward roads sidewalks bystanders etc Do not discharge material against a wall or obstruction Doing so may cause the discharged material to ricochet back toward the operator Always wear proper eye protection that complies with ANSI Z87 1 in order to...

Page 8: ...d rotating or other safety device in place and in working order Do not operate the mower with damaged safety devices Doing so can result in injury and locked up place out of reach of children J Q Q Q Child safety Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not aware of the presence of children J XY XY and older must read and understand the operating instructions and safety rules in this manual a...

Page 9: ...et location Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock 45 F but less than 104 F To reduce the risk of serious personal injury do not store outside or in vehicles them with clean water for at least 10 minutes then seek immediate medical attention Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury nails screws or other small metal objects that can make a connection f...

Page 10: ...he charger cord Q J indicate a problem normal room temperature battery WARNING Slopes are a major factor related to accidents involving slips and falls which can result in severe injury Operating the mower on a slope requires extra caution If you feel uneasy on a slope do not mow it For your safety use the slope gauge that is included as part of this manual to measure slopes before operating this ...

Page 11: ...KING 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 carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the product If any parts are damaged or missing please call 1 888 356 2258 for ...

Page 12: ...ANTITY F Upper handle 1 G Lower handle 1 H Handle knobs 1 I Cam locks 1 J Height adjustment lever 1 K Battery door 1 L Safety lock out button 1 M Bail lever 1 N Lower handle locks 1 O Rear discharge cover 1 P Battery release button 1 F M L H I O N G K J P ...

Page 13: ...pper handle is loose or separated from the lower handle tighten the knobs on the upper handle locks by turning them clockwise 1a G I N WARNING If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts are replaced Using a product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories not recommended fo...

Page 14: ...catcher D do not install the mulching plug Remove battery Lift the rear discharge door O Lift the grass catcher D by its handle and place under the rear discharge door O so that the hooks on the grass catcher are seated onto the slots on the mower housing Release the rear discharge door O Reinstall battery when you are ready to mow 2 3 O B D O b To lower the handle assembly Open the upper cam lock...

Page 15: ...event accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury WARNING Make sure the latch on top of the battery with battery release button snaps in place and the battery is fully seated and secure in the mower s battery port before beginning operation Failure to securely seat the battery could cause the battery to fall out resulting in serious personal injury Raise the battery cover K Place ...

Page 16: ...16 kobalttools com OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Starting stopping the mower 1 P K a To start the mower Q J b To stop the mower Q _ _ L M ...

Page 17: ...or and to others In order to prevent electric shock do not operate the mower in damp or wet conditions Do not mow in circles Travel back and forth across the lawn When cutting thick grass reduce walking speed in order to allow for a more effective cut and a proper discharge of the clippings For a healthy lawn always cut off one third or less of the total length of the grass The average lawn should...

Page 18: ...w longer than 4 in 10 cm mow the lawn twice in order to reduce the grass height to a maximum of 3 1 4 in 8 3 cm too long start at the highest cutting position and work down to the desired cutting height 3 WARNING If you strike a foreign object stop the motor and remove the battery Thoroughly inspect the mower for any damage Repair any damage before operating the mower Excessive vibration of the mo...

Page 19: ... toward the ground Assemble the blade nut the square washer and the insulator washer as shown Using a 15 mm socket or wrench turn the blade nut clockwise in order to secure the blade Note Be sure to replace the parts in the exact order in which they were removed When installing the cutting blade verify that it is installed with the curved ends pointing toward the mower deck and not toward the grou...

Page 20: ...g accessories Keep the handles dry clean and free of oil and grease Check the blade and motor mounting bolts for proper tightness frequently Visually inspect blade for damage e g bent cracked or worn For best and safest performance maintain the mower with care Keep the mower blade sharp and clean Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blades or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing...

Page 21: ...ries before mowing 2 Install the mulching plug The mower is hard to push 1 The grass is too tall or the cutting height is too low 2 The rear of the mower housing and the blade are dragging in thick grass 1 Raise the cutting height 2 Empty the grass clippings from the grass catcher bag The mower vibrates at higher speed 1 The motor shaft is bent 2 The blade is unbalanced 1 Stop the motor disconnect...

Page 22: ...ng with proof of purchase to the place of purchase for a free replacement or refund This warranty is void if defects in materials or workmanship or damages result from repairs or alterations which have been made or attempted by others or the unauthorized use of nonconforming parts the damage is due to normal wear damage is due to abuse including overloading of the tool beyond capacity improper mai...

Page 23: ...23 kobalttools com REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST For replacement parts call our customer service department at 1 888 365 2258 8 a m 8 p m EST Monday Friday ...

Page 24: ...w 37 28 341031506 16 Deck 1 29 341111161 Wheel cap 4 30 3220898 Washer 8 31 341021506 6 Wheel 2 32 33301470 4 Front wheel axle 1 33 33310488 Clip 4 34 3320238A 1 Motor axle sleeve 1 35 34117470 Blade holder 1 PART PART DESCRIPTION QTY 36 33303488 16 Blade 1 37 3410535 Blade insulator 1 38 3331435 Spacer 1 39 3221037 Nut 1 40 3290135 Split cotter pin 6 41 32904131 1 Washer 3 42 33303470 Front link ...