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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. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

 WARNING: The blade turns when the motor is running.

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. 

OPERATION

Operator presence control bar  – must 
be held down to the handle to start the 
motor.  Release to stop the motor.
Start button – used for starting the motor.
Single point height adjuster – used to 
adjust cutting height of lawn mower.

Mulcher plug – located at the rear dis-
 charge opening.  Must be removed when 
converting to bagging operation.
Mulcher door – allows con ver sion to 
discharging or bagging operation.

Mulcher door

Discharge 
guard

Single point height 
adjuster handle

Grass 
catcher

Start button

Operator presence control bar

Handle 
knob

Wing 
nut

Cam 
lock

Circuit breaker

Motor housing

Mulcher 

plug

Extension 
cord 
retainer

Power 
cord

Summary of Contents for 438184

Page 1: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL MODEL NUMBER WE20C ELECTRIC POWERED 3 IN 1 20 ROTARY LAWN MOWER 438184...

Page 2: ...ot mow any slope that has an angle of greater than 15 MOWER SAFETY GUIDELINES The information this manual contains will alert you to potential hazards and prevent possible problems It may not be pract...

Page 3: ...light Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Never operate machine in rain or on wet grass Always be sure of your footing keep a firm hold on the handle and walk neve...

Page 4: ...damage and will void the war ranty This lawnmower is not to be used for commercial use Use only on personal property It should only be used on private lawns and should not be used to cut public parks...

Page 5: ...lawn mowers in damp or wet loca tions Don t Use In Rain Keep Children Away All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area Dress Properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry They can be c...

Page 6: ...be stored in an indoor dry and locked up place out of reach of children Maintain Lawn Mower With Care Keep cutting edges sharp and clean for best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubrica...

Page 7: ...ve this manual for future reference OPERATION Operator presence control bar must be held down to the handle to start the motor Release to stop the motor Start button used for starting the motor Single...

Page 8: ...has been connected to the cord retainer and plugged into the mower Fold the extension cord in order to form a tight loop near the retainer Push the loop through the hole in the retainer Slide the loo...

Page 9: ...1 Lift up on grass catcher using the frame handle 2 Remove grass catcher with clippings from under lawn mower handle 3 Empty clippings from bag NOTE Do not drag the bag when emptying It will cause unn...

Page 10: ...or as shown Mower is now ready for discharging operation To convert to mulching or bagging operation discharge deflector must be removed and mulcher door must be closed Open mulcher door Discharge def...

Page 11: ...he blades Avoid cutting your lawn when it is wet Wet grass tends to form clumps and interferes with the mulching action For best results adjust the lawn mower cutting height so that the lawn mower cut...

Page 12: ...ACH USE Check for loose fasteners LUBRICATION Keep unit well lubricated Spray lubricant Rear door hinge rod Handle bracket mounting pins Mulcher door hinge rod IMPORTANT Do not oil or grease plastic w...

Page 13: ...nut square washer insulator washer TO REPLACE BLADE 1 Be sure the trailing edge of blade op posite sharp edge is up toward the motor 2 Install the square washer and insulated washer secure with blade...

Page 14: ...ection of this manual Lubricate as shown in the Maintenance section of this manual Be sure that all nuts bolts screws and pins are securely fastened Inspect moving parts for damage breakage and wear R...

Page 15: ...height housing or cutting blade dragging in heavy grass 2 Cutting too much grass 2 Raise cutting height 3 Buildup of grass leaves 3 Clean underside of mower and trash under mower housing 4 Walking sp...

Page 16: ...l or commercial purposes is limited to 45 days from the date of original purchase 5 This Warranty applies only to products which have been properly assembled adjusted operated and maintained in accord...

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