Kobalt KMP 2040-06, Manual

Page 1: ...ODEL KMP 2040 06 Español p 25 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 Purchase Date AB171000 Serial Number ...

Page 2: ...propelled speed 1 6 4 9 fps 0 5 1 5 m s Height adjustments 1 3 8 3 3 4 in Functions 3 in 1 Mulch side discharge or rear bag Unit weight without battery 62 3 lbs 28 5 kg Package Contents 3 Symbols 4 Safety Information 6 Preparation 11 Assembly Instructions 12 Operating Instructions 15 Care and Maintenance 19 Troubleshooting 22 Warranty 23 Replacement Parts List 24 ...

Page 3: ... D Upper handle 1 E Lower handle 1 F Rear discharge cover 1 G Height adjustment lever 1 PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY H Side discharge cover 1 I Self propel lever 1 J Self propel speed controls 1 K Grass catcher 1 L Handle lock knobs 1 M Side discharge chute 1 N Mulching plug 1 A B C D E F G H J I K M N L ...

Page 4: ...n result in severe eye damage Before operating a power tool always wear safety goggles safety glasses with side shields or a full face shield when needed A Wide Vision Safety Mask is recommended for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields Always use eye protection that is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situat...

Page 5: ...s etc per minute Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations Read The Operator s Manual To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Eye Protection Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 Keep Hands and Feet Away Keep hands and fe...

Page 6: ...he mower and how to disengage 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 100 ft 30 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 Rem...

Page 7: ...body in the blade area until you are sure that the blade has stopped rotating Never operate mower without a proper trail shield discharge 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 Don t force the lawn mower It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was...

Page 8: ...ries Other batteries may cause injury or damage to the mower For use only with Kobalt 40 volt batteries and charger BATTERY SAFETY RULES Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet therefore they are always in op erating condition Be aware of possible hazards when not using your battery tool or when chang injury and possibly injury Do not crush drop or damage battery pack Do ...

Page 9: ... Remove the battery pack from the charger once it is fully charged and ready for use For battery pack storage longer than 30 days Store the battery pack where the temperature is below 80 F and away from moisture Store battery packs in a 30 50 charged condition Every two months of storage charge the pack as normal CHARGER SAFETY RULES Charge the mower battery in a dry area that is protected from th...

Page 10: ...ng 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 unit on a sloped or hilly area Mow across the face of a slope and never up and down Exercise extreme caution when chang ing direction...

Page 11: ...move the product and any accessories from the box Make sure that all items listed in the package contents and hardware contents lists 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 operated the product If any parts are damaged or missing please call 1 888 356 2258 for ...

Page 12: ...r proper assembly 1a Unfolding and adjusting handle 1b Installing upper handle WARNING If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts are replaced Us ing 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 for use with this leading to possible serious personal in...

Page 13: ...and place under the rear discharge door so that the hooks on the grass catcher are seated on the door rod Release the rear discharge door F When installed correctly the hooks on the grass catcher will extend through the openings on the rear discharge door 3 Installing the grass catcher bag Lift the side discharge cover H Align the grooves on the side discharge chute M with the pins on the undersid...

Page 14: ...ase the power lever to stop the mower Open the battery door to access the battery compartment Press and hold the battery release button This will cause the battery to raise out of the tool slightly Remove battery pack from the mower 5a To install battery 5b To remove battery WARNING Always remove battery from your tool when you are assembling parts making adjustments cleaning or when not in use Re...

Page 15: ...er This LI ION mower is equipped with a soft start feature When initially starting up the mower will take approx 3 seconds to get up to full speed If the mower does not initially start Remove the bat tery and check under the mower deck to ensure there is nothing obstructing the blade and that the blade can spin freely by hand Even a small amount of grass on start up will prevent the soft start fro...

Page 16: ...upward to meet the handle b To disengage the self propelled feature Release the self propel lever I 3 Self propelled mowing 3a I c To adjust the speed of self propelled feature Pull the self propel speed controls J toward the Rabbit Symbol to increase speed Push the self propel speed controls J toward the Turtle Symbol to decrease speed J ...

Page 17: ...the wheels on the mower are set to a low cutting position Before using the mower should be between 1 1 2 in and 2 in 3 8 to 5 cm during cool months and between 2 in and 3 1 2 in 5 cm to 8 3 cm during hot months To adjust the blade height To raise the blade height grasp the height adjustment lever G and move it toward the back of the mower To lower the blade height grasp the height adjustment lever...

Page 18: ...ase the bail lever 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 nar rower cut The ground spee...

Page 19: ...de To re install the blade position the blade with the cutting edges toward the ground Assemble the bolt as shown Using a socket or wrench turn the blade bolt CLOCKWISE in order to secure the blade Cleaning the mower WARNING In order to reduce the risk of electric shock do not expose the mower to water The underside of the mower deck should be cleaned after each use because grass clippings leaves ...

Page 20: ...reach of children Do not cover the lawn mower with a solid plastic sheet Plastic coverings trap moisture around the mower which causes rust and corrosion The handle may be folded away completely for storage Ensure that the handles click or lock into place in the storage position Remove the battery and store it in a cool dry location STORAGE SWITCH When the handle is rotated into the fully locked s...

Page 21: ... 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 cau tion when servicing Keep all nuts bolts and screws tight in order to be sure that the equipment is in safe working condition Never tamper with safety devices Check them regularly for proper operat...

Page 22: ...ss clippings are sticking to the underside of the deck 2 The mulching plug is missing 1 Wait until the grass dries 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 ...

Page 23: ...obalt 40 V 20 cordless self propelled lawn mower is defective at any time _ proof of purchase This warranty is void if defects in materials or workmanship or damages result from repairs or al terations 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 i...

Page 24: ...8 PART DESCRIPTION PART B Mulching plug 341021555 C Grass catcher 349011555 O Blade 333011555 P Blade bolt 322011179AC AA Handle bolt 322041179 BB Handle knob 341291179 DD Front wheel 341981555 EE Rear wheel 341971555 FF Fan 341191179 2 GG Safety key 311191555 Printed in China AA BB B C DD EE FF O P GG ...