Kobalt KM1940-06, User Manual

Page 1: ...spañol p 43 Questions problems missing parts Before returning to your retailer call our customer service department at 1 888 3KOBALT 1 888 356 2258 8 a m 8 p m EST Monday Friday ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE Serial Number Purchase Date KOBALT and the K Design are registered trademarks of LF LLC All Rights Reserved ...

Page 2: ...ons Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Warranty Replacement Parts List 2 3 6 11 12 15 17 19 20 21 Battery type Charge time No load speed Height adjustments Functions Unit weight without battery 40 V Lithium ion 1 hour for 40 V 73 Wh battery 2 hours for 40 V 146 Wh battery 3 300 RPM 1 1 4 3 1 2 in 3 in 1 Mulch side discharge or rear bag 46 80 lbs 21 23 kg SPECIFICATIONS ...

Page 3: ...obalttools com 3 PACKAGE CONTENTS PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY A Lawn mower 1 B Mulching plug 1 C Side discharge chute 1 D Grass catcher bag 1 E Charger 1 F Battery 40 V 2ah 1 Battery 40 V 4ah 1 C B E F D A ...

Page 4: ...own from the mower Keep all bystanders especially children and pets at least 50 feet away from the work area Keep hands and feet away from blade and cutting area Do not operate on inclines greater than 15 Mow across the face of slopes never up and down Beware of electric shock hazard Wait for all components of machine to have completely stopped before touching them The charger is intended for indo...

Page 5: ... Without Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a situation that may result in property damage 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 The battery contains material which is hazardous to you and the environment It must be removed and disposed of sep...

Page 6: ...der to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury Use of this mower should be restricted to individuals who have read and understood and will follow the warnings 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 careless...

Page 7: ...engage the power in an emergency In order to avoid contact with the blade or injury caused by a thrown object stay in the operating zone behind the handles and keep children and bystanders at least 50 ft 15 m away from the mower while it is in operation Stop the motor immediately if someone enters the mowing area Thoroughly inspect the area where the mower is to be used Remove all stones sticks wi...

Page 8: ...tor is shut off Do not place any part of your body in the blade area until you are sure that the blade has stopped rotating Never operate mower without a proper trail shield chute cover grass catcher switch control 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 Store idle lawn mower indoors When not in use law...

Page 9: ...sonal injury When battery pack is not in use keep it away from other metal objects like paper clips coins keys nails screws or other small metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another Shorting the battery terminals together may cause sparks burns or a fire Always remove battery from your tool when you are assembling parts making adjustments cleaning or when not in use Remo...

Page 10: ...h 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 unit on a sloped or hilly area Mow across the face of a slope and never up and down Exercise extreme caution when changing direction on a slope Watch for ho...

Page 11: ...ke sure that all items listed in the Package Contents section 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 assistance Estimated Assembly Time 5 minutes PART DESCRIP...

Page 12: ...starting that could cause serious personal injury always remove the battery pack from the product when assembling parts Never operate the mower without the proper safety devices in place and working Never operate the mower with damaged safety devices Operation of this product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury Close Open Close Open Close Open Close Open Close Ope...

Page 13: ...ge cover K Grasp the handle of the mulching plug and pull the mulching plug B out using the handle The mulching plug B is inserted on an angle so it requires some force to remove it The mulching plug B must be removed in order to install the grass catcher bag The mulching plug B must be re installed when the grass catcher bag is removed 3 K B 4 Installing side discharge chute Lift the side dischar...

Page 14: ...used immediately remove the battery Close the door 5 M 6 To remove battery Release the bail switch P to stop the mower Press the battery release button O on the mower This will cause the battery to raise out of the tool slightly Hold battery door open before pressing battery release button Remove battery from the mower 6 O P WARNING Always remove battery from your tool when you are assembling part...

Page 15: ...ut button or bail lever WARNING The operation of any mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes which can cause severe eye damage Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower and while performing any adjustments or repairs Ensure that other people and pets remain at least 50 ft away when the mower is in use Remove all stones sticks wires bones and other debris that migh...

Page 16: ...he switch to turn the mower OFF when crossing any graveled area stones can be thrown by the blade Set mower to the highest cutting height when mowing on uneven ground or in tall weeds For effective mulching do not cut wet grass because it tends to stick to the underside of the deck preventing proper mulching of grass clippings New or thick grass may require a narrower cut The ground speed should b...

Page 17: ...und 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 ground Refer to the...

Page 18: ...r When servicing use only identical replacement parts When servicing the mower use only replacement parts that are available from the manufacturer In order to obtain replacement parts call 1 888 356 2258 The use of parts that do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and may compromise safety Before cleaning repairing or inspecting verify that the blade and...

Page 19: ...nt 1 Charge the battery 2 Replace the switch 3 Remove battery check under deck for jams 4 Insert the battery until it clicks 4a Replace battery The mower cuts the grass unevenly 1 The lawn is rough or uneven 2 The cutting height is not set properly 1 Check the mowing area 2 Move the wheels to a higher setting The mower does not mulch properly 1 Wet grass clippings are sticking to the underside of ...

Page 20: ...ithium ion mower along 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 c...

Page 21: ...n China Kobalt is a registered trademark of LF LLC All Rights Reserved PART DESCRIPTION PART AA Grass bag 311011163 BB Cam lever assembly 31102467 4 CC Cam lever knob 341101161 DD Side discharge cover 34103467 EE Front wheel 341021163 FF Rear wheel 341011163 GG Mulching plug 34106463 2 E Charger 29413 F Battery 40 V 2ah 31101825 Battery 40 V 4ah AA EE BB FF CC GG GG GG DD ...