Yardworks 060-1789-4, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...model number 060 1789 4 contact us 1 866 523 5218 IMPORTANT Read and follow all safety rules and operating instructions before using this product Operator s Manual Cordless Lawn Mower ...

Page 2: ...h 17 43 2 cm Height adjustments 1 3 8 to 3 3 4 3 5 to 9 5 cm Weight 42 lb 19 kg with battery Functions 2 in 1 mulch or rear bagging Specifications 2 KNOW YOUR mower 3 symbols 4 safety information 5 Exploded View 11 Parts List 12 Assembly 16 Battery Charger 20 operation 23 Maintenance 29 Troubleshooting 34 Warranty 35 Specifications ...

Page 3: ...age 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 1 866 523 5218 for assistance 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 p...

Page 4: ...in 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 Wear eye protection when operating this equipment Ricochet Thrown objects can ricochet and result in personal injury or property damage Sharp Blade Danger keep hands and feet away from blade Operating on a slope Do not mow a sl...

Page 5: ...e bones toys and other objects that could be tripped over or thrown by the blade Thrown objects can cause serious personal injury or property damage 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 Alway...

Page 6: ...cept that for which it is intended Do not force the mower Do not operate the mower while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Stay alert Do not operate the mower when you are tired Pay attention to what you are doing Use common sense Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck Contact with the blade can amputate hands and feet Do not attempt to adjust the wheels or th...

Page 7: ...en before and while moving backwards Use extreme care when approaching blind corners doorways shrubs trees or other objects that may obscure your view of a child who may run into the path of the mower BATTERY CHARGER BATTERY RULES FOR SAFETY Battery operated units do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet therefore they are always in operating condition Be aware of possible hazards even ...

Page 8: ...elow 0o C 32o F Do not operate charger with a damaged cable or plug which could cause shorting and electric shock Return to authorised service centre for repair or replacement Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow if it was dropped or otherwise damaged in any way Take it to an authorised service centre for an electrical check to determine if the charger is in good working order Do...

Page 9: ...of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire or electric shock If extension cord must be used make sure The pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same number size and shape as those on the plug of the charger That extension cord is properly wired and in good condition WARNING When transporting or servicing unit always remove the battery DANGER If any parts are missing do not ...

Page 10: ...tify slopes that cannot be mowed safely DO NOT USE the lawn mower on slopes of more than 15o Sight and hold this edge level with a vertical tree Fold on the dotted line this represents a slope of 15o SIGHT AND HOLD THIS LEVEL WITH A VERTICAL TREE A POWER POLE A CORNER OF A BUILDING OR A FENCE POST SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 11: ...model no 060 1789 4 contact us 1 866 523 5218 11 Exploded View ...

Page 12: ...spring for battery door 333031508 1 11 Battery 31123975 1 12 Screw 3220416 2 13 Height adjustment plate 333012470 1 1 14 Dust plate 34202470 1 15 Self lock nut M5 32204100 2 16 Cord assy 36502487 1 19 Pressure spring for battery door 33904470 1 20 Alxe for battery door 33203470 1 21 PCB board 362011508 1 22 Motor cover 341011508 1 23 Upper cover for control box 34102487 1 24 Motor 36101470A 1 25 C...

Page 13: ...embly 33301470 4 1 33 Press board 34111488 4 34 Spindle bushing 3320238A 1 1 35 Blade holder 34117470 1 36 16 blade 33303488 1 37 Blade insulator 3410535 1 38 Spacer 3331435A 1 39 Nut 3221037 1 40 Cotter pin 3290135 6 41 Snap ring 3290650 3 42 Front link bar 33303470 1 43 Tension spring 33902470 1 44 Height adjustment axle 33201470 1 45 Height adjustment bracket 33305470 1 46 Torsion spring 339014...

Page 14: ... 59 Screw 3220518 2 60 Washer 3290750 2 61 Inductor 36902488 2 62 Self locking nut 3221237 2 63 Rear shield 33315470 1 64 Rear baffle 34103470 1 65 Grass catcher bag framex 33311470 4 1 66 Grass catcher bag 34901470 6 1 67 Charger 311011284 1 68 Front bumper 341021508 1 69 Battery holder 341051508 1 70 Insert block 34106976 1 71 Screw 32210302A 4 72 Screw 32204113 37 73 Bolt 3220135 3 74 Washer 32...

Page 15: ...del no 060 1789 4 contact us 1 866 523 5218 15 Item Description Drawing Qty 78 Self locking nut 3220537 3 79 Magnet ring 36901488 1 80 7 wheel cover 34203229 15 2 82 Cam lock handle 34102466 8 2 Part List ...

Page 16: ...the upper handle 1 to raise the handle into operating position Make certain the handles snap into place securely Tighten the lower handle with the cam locks 2 on both sides Tighten the upper handle with the cam locks 3 on both sides NOTE Do not completely tighten the wing nuts until assembly is complete 2 2 1 3 ...

Page 17: ...he grass catcher bag by its handle 2 and place it under the rear cover so that the hooks 3 on the grass catcher bag frame are seated into the slots 4 in the handle brackets Release the rear cover When installed correctly the hooks on the grass catcher bag will rest securely in the slots on the handle brackets 1 2 3 4 4 ...

Page 18: ...t the rear cover 1 Grasp the handle 2 of the mulching plug and pull it out The mulching plug 3 is inserted on an angle so it requires some strength to remove it The mulching plug must be removed in order to install the grass catcher bag The mulching plug must be re installed when the grass catcher bag is removed 1 2 3 ...

Page 19: ...ERY PACK Lift and hold up the battery door 1 Place the battery pack 2 in the space provided Align the guided ribs on the battery pack with the grooves in the product s battery port Make sure the latch on the bottom of the battery pack snaps in place and the battery pack is fully seated and secure in the product before beginning operation Close the battery door 1 TO REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK Release ...

Page 20: ... in temperatures between 0 and 40o C 32 and 104o F Only charge the battery pack with the charger provided Allow at least 3 hours of charge time before the initial use of the mower For optimal performance recharge the battery every two weeks even when it is not in use and prior to each usage To improve the battery life store it indoors in a controlled climate The battery does not have to be fully d...

Page 21: ...ximum run time can be achieved This lithium ion battery will not develop a memory and may be charged at any time A fully discharged battery pack will require approximately 180 minutes to fully charge from a discharged state CHECKING THE CHARGE If the battery pack does not charge properly Check the current at the power outlet with another tool Make sure that the outlet is not turned off Check that ...

Page 22: ...ld be performed by a qualified service technician Check that the charger contacts have not been shorted by debris or foreign material CHARGER MOUNTING This charger can be installed hanging on a wall using two screws not supplied Locate the placement for the charger to be wall mounted If fastening to wood studs use 2 wood screws Drill two holes 2 3 8 6 cm on center ensuring they are level If fasten...

Page 23: ...RNING Always inspect the mower for missing or damaged parts and blade for damage uneven or excessive wear prior to use Using a product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury WARNING Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury W...

Page 24: ...STOPPING THE MOWER To start the motor Open the battery door and insert the key into the slot Press and hold the safety lock out button 1 Press the power lever 2 against the handle to start the mower and release the button To stop the motor Release the power lever 2 1 2 ...

Page 25: ...r your lawn The average lawn should be between 1 1 2 to 2 3 8 to 5 cm during cool months and between 2 and 3 1 2 5 cm to 8 3 cm during warmer months To adjust the blade height Make sure the engine is turned off and the blade rotation has stopped To raise the blade height grasp the height adjustment lever 1 and move it toward the back of the mower To lower the blade height grasp the height adjustme...

Page 26: ...YING THE REAR BAG 1 Stop the mower and allow blades to completely stop 2 Lift the rear cover 3 Lift the grass catcher bag by its handle to remove it from the mower 4 Empty grass clippings 5 Lift the rear cover and reinstall the rear bag as described in this manual ...

Page 27: ...c which could be tripped over or thrown by the blade Always be sure of your footing A slip and fall can cause serious personal injury If you feel you are losing your balance release the power lever immediately Do not mow near drop offs ditches or embankments you could lose your footing or balance WARNING Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents that can result in severe injury ...

Page 28: ...r in any direction and cause serious personal injury to the operator and others For a healthy lawn always cut off 1 3 or less of the total length of the grass Do not cut wet grass it will stick to the underside of the deck and prevent proper bagging or mulching of grass clippings New or thick grass may require a narrower cut or a higher cutting height Clean the underside of the mower deck after ea...

Page 29: ...spect the entire product for damaged missing or loose parts such as screws nuts bolts caps etc Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not operate this product until all missing or damaged parts are replaced Please call Yardworks tools customer service for assistance Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial sol...

Page 30: ...g lubrication is required WARNING Always protect hands by wearing heavy gloves and or wrapping the cutting edges of the blade with rags and other material when performing blade maintenance Contact with the blade could result in serious personal injury WARNING Do not lubricate any of the wheel components Lubrication may cause the wheel components to fail during use which could result in serious per...

Page 31: ...properly seated with shaft going through the centre blade hole and the two blade posts inserted into their respective holes on the blade Make sure it is installed with the curved ends pointing up toward the mower deck and not down toward the ground When seated properly the blade should be flat against the blade holder 8 Replace the blade insulator and spacer then thread the blade nut on the shaft ...

Page 32: ...cycling centre that accepts lead acid lithium ion batteries Never dispose of a battery in a fire or with regular household trash CLEANING THE MOWER The underside of the mower deck should be cleaned after each use as grass clippings leaves dirt and other debris will accumulate causing rust and corrosion Remove any buildup of grass and leaves on or around the motor cover do not use water Occasionall...

Page 33: ... 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 Remove the battery and store it in a cool dry location if possible Charge the battery every two months when not in use in order to extend its life Store it in a secure location out of the reach of children Removal of the battery is not required ...

Page 34: ... rough or uneven Check the mowing area The cutting height is not set properly Move the wheels to a higher setting The mower does not mulch properly Wet grass clippings are sticking to the underside of the deck Wait until the grass dries before mowing The mulching plug is missing Install the mulching plug The mower is hard to push The grass is too tall or the cutting height is too low Raise the cut...

Page 35: ...ain service Warranty service is available by calling the toll free helpline at 1 866 523 5218 Yardworks CANADA will not accept the return of a complete unit unless prior written permission has been extended by Yardworks CANADA Transportation Charges Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibility of the purchaser The purchaser must pay trans...