EGO LMX5300SP 56 Volt Lithium Ion Cordless Mower Instruction Manual

**EGO LMX5300SP 56 Volt Lithium Ion Cordless Mower Instruction Manual

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Intended use: The product is intended for manual lawn mowing:

• Use only for mowing dry grass. Do not mow wet grass.
• Do not use it for any other purposes.

WARNING: Be sure to read and understand all safety instructions in this Operator’s Manual, including all safety alert symbols such as “DANGER”, “WARNING” and “CAUTION” before using this machine. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

**Safety Alert
Always wear hearing protection, safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when operating this product.
Beware of thrown objects – keep bystanders away
Keep hand away
Guaranteed sound power level.
This product is in accordance with applicable UK legislation.
Bluetooth®
IPX5 : Protection against water jets
mm : Millimeter
Direct Current
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s manual before using this product.
Switch off and remove detachable battery pack (or disabling device) before adjusting or cleaning.
Keep hands and feet away from the blades
Do not stare at operating lamp.
This product is in accordance with applicable EC directives.
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Take to an authorized recycler.
V : Volt
cm : Centimeter
kg : Kilogram
NOTE :** The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, inc. and any use of such marks by EGO is under license.

SPECIFICATIONS

1
ECO
Cutting-Height Positions| 8
Cutting-Height Setting| 20 mm/31 mm/40 mm/ 51 mm/ 64 mm/78 mm/92 mm/105 mm
Cutting Width| 53 cm
Grass Bag Volume| 85 L
Mower Weight (Without battery pack and grass bag)| 46 kg
Blade Model| AB5301
Recommended Operating Temperature| 0°C–40°C
Recommended Storage Temperature| -20°C–70°C
Measured sound power level LWA| 94 dB(A) K=0.6 dB(A)
Sound pressure level at operator’s ear LPA| 83 dB(A)K= 3 dB(A)
Guaranteed soundpower level LWA (measured according to 2000/14/EC)| 95 dB(A)
Valuation of vibration ah:| Left handle| 0.39 m/s2 K=1.5 m/s2
Right handle| 0.33 m/s2 K=1.5 m/s2

• The declared vibration total value has been measured in accordance with a standard test method and may be used for comparing one machine with another;
• The declared vibration total value may also be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.

NOTICE: The vibration emission during actual use of the machine can differ from the declared value in which the machine is used; In order to protect the operator, user should wear gloves and ear protectors in the actual conditions of use.

PACKING LIST (FIG.A1 & A2)

DESCRIPTION

KNOW YOUR MOWER (Fig. A1 & A2)

1. Self-propel Trigger
2. Handle
3. Blade Rotation Trigger
4. Rear Discharge Door
5. Locking Gear
6. Battery Compartment Cover
7. LED Headlights
8. Middle Bumper (Lift Handle)
9. Front Bumper
10. Front Cutting-height Adjustment Lever
11. Front Wheel
12. Mower Deck
13. Side Shield
14. Air Intake
15. Rear Wheel
16. Rear Cutting-height Adjustment Lever
17. Wing Bolt
18. Handle Mounting Plate
19. Bracket
20. Grass Bag
21. Trailing Shield
22. Mulching Insert
23. Side Discharge Chute
24. Bluetooth® Indicator
25. Dashboard
26. Mower Status Indicator
27. Blade Speed Indicator
28. Blade Speed Mode Button
29. Power Button
30. LED Headlights Button(Bluetooth® Button)
31. Self-Propel Speed Dial

• SOLD SEPARATELY

ASSEMBLY

WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this product until the parts are replaced.
Use of this product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack(s) from the machine when assembling parts.
WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this machine or create accessories not recommended for use with this mower. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to serious injury.

UNPACKING

This product requires assembly.

• Remove all the accessories from the carton.

CAUTION: Heavy object. Two persons are required to lift the mower.

• One person should grasp the middle bumper/lift handle and the other person should grasp two wing bolts to carefully lift the mower out of the carton.

INSTALLING THE HANDLE

The lawn mower is shipped with the handle partially assembled.
WARNING: Do not attempt to start the lawn mower until the handle is properly and securely installed and unfolded. Use caution to avoid pinching fingers and cable between the parts.

1. Unscrew and put aside both wing bolts.

2. Move the handle forward until the locking gear on the handle assembly is facing the gear on the mower (Fig. B1).
   

3. Align the marks on the locking gear and handle mounting plate as shown in Fig. B2, then insert and finger-tighten the two wing bolts.
   

UNFOLDING AND ADJUSTING THE HANDLE (FIG. C)

WARNING: Be sure not to pinch, kink or stress the cable when folding or unfolding the handle. Damaging the cable could impact the activation and operation of the lawn mower and result in an unsafe operating condition.
WARNING: Do not attempt to start the mower and self-propel system until the handle has been locked at one of the three preset operating positions (Upper Operating Position 3 , Middle Operating Position 2 , and Lower Operating Position 1 ).

1. Loosen the wing bolts on both sides, ensure that the two gears are fully loose but NOT separated.
2. Turn the handle upward until the arrow mark on the locking gear aligns with one of the three operating positions on the handle mounting plate.
3. Tighten the two bolts, make sure the two gears are fully engaged and the handle is securely fixed.

FOLDING THE HANDLE (FIG. D)

WARNING: Be sure not to pinch, kink or stress the cable when folding or unfolding the handle. Damaging the cable could impact the activation and operation of the lawn mower and result in an unsafe operating condition.

1. Loosen the wing bolts on both sides, ensure the two gears are fully loose but NOT separated.
2. Turn the handle downward until the handle seats in the storage position.
3. Align the arrow mark on the locking gear with the storage position mark on handle mounting plate.
4. Tighten the two wing bolts, make sure the two gears are fully engaged and the handle is securely fixed.

ASSEMBLING THE GRASS BAG (FIG.E1, E2, E3)

Check the grass bag before assembling, to make sure that there is no damage.
Assemble the grass bag as illustrated.
ATTACHING/REMOVING THE MULCHING INSERT (SOLD SEPARATELY)
Install the mulching insert into the mower as shown in Fig. F.

DANGER: The machine can throw grass clippings and other objects through an opening in the machine housing. Objects thrown with enough force could cause serious personal injury or death to you or to bystanders.
Never operate the mower without either the mulching insert, the grass bag, or the side-discharge chute properly installed.

WARNING: The mulching insert must be removed when installing the grass bag or side-discharge chute.

The mulching insert must be re-installed when the grass bag (or side-discharge chute) is removed.

ATTACHING/REMOVING THE GRASS BAG
Install the grass bag into the mower as shown in **Fig. G.

WARNING:** Under normal usage, the grass bag material is subject to wear. To reduce the risk of injury, frequently inspect the grass bag and replace the bag if there are any signs of wear or deterioration. Use only grass bags manufactured for this mower.

WARNING: The grass bag must be removed in order to install and use the side-discharge chute or mulching insert.

ATTACHING/REMOVING THE SIDE-DISCHARGE CHUTE (SOLD SEPARATELY)
Install the side-discharge chute into the mower as shown in Fig. H.

WARNING: The side-discharge chute must be removed in order to install and use the grass bag or mulching insert.

**CUTTING-HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (FIG. J1 & J2)

WARNING:** Keep your feet away from the deck when adjusting the cutting height.

The mower can be set to 8 cutting heights between 20 mm and 105 mm. A marking indicates the selected cutting height.

This mower allows you to adjust the cutting height of the front and the rear of the mower individually. Choose the proper cutting height according to the type and condition of the grass to be cut.

1. Switch off the lawn mower and wait for the cutting blade to come to a complete stop.
2. Remove the battery pack(s).
3. Pull the front or rear cutting height adjustment lever out of the detent and set it to the desired position.
   **ATTACHING/DETACHING THE BATTERY PACKS (FIG. K)

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NOTE: Charge the battery pack before first use.
Use only with the battery packs and chargers listed in Fig A3.

NOTE: The mower has two active battery ports. It can operate using one or two battery packs.

• To Attach

1. Open the battery compartment cover and push the battery pack into the battery compartment until you hear a “click”.
2. Repeat the process to install the second battery pack.
   • To Detach

Depress the battery-release button in the battery compartment.

NOTICE: Make sure that the latch on the mower snaps into place and that the battery pack(s) is secured to the mower before starting operation.

SELECTING BLADE SPEED MODE (FIG. L)

• Mode 2 is high blade speed mode for high-lift performance to improve suction force and cutting performance.
• Mode 1 is the best balance between performance and runtime.
• ECO mode provides the lowest noise level and longest runtime from your battery pack(s).

NOTE: The default blade speed mode is mode 1.

COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
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OPERATION

The product may be used in rain.

STARTING/STOPPING THE MOWER
WARNING: The operation of any lawn mower can result in foreign objects being thrown into your or others’ eyes, which can damage eyes severely. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower or while performing any adjustments or repairs on the mower.
** WARNING: The blade will continue to rotate for a few seconds after the mower is turned off. Allow the motor/blade to stop rotating before starting it again. Do not rapidly turn the mower off and on.
** WARNING: Stop the blade if the lawnmower has to be tilted for transportation when crossing surfaces other than grass and when transporting the lawnmower to and from the area to be mowed.
** WARNING:** Do not tilt the lawn mower when starting switching on the motor, except if the lawn mower has to be tilted for starting. In this case, do not tilt it more than absolutely necessary and lift only the part which is away from the operator.
Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blade and blade bolt are not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blade and bolt in sets to preserve balance.

Check for blockage of the cutting blade

• To prevent blockage, keep the cutting blade and mower deck clean. Remove grass clippings, leaves, dirt and any other accumulated debris before and after each use.
• When blockage happens, stop the mower and remove the battery pack(s), then remove any build-up of grass and leaves on or around the drive shaft and motor fan. Wipe the mower clean with a damp cloth.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to override the operation of the power button and blade rotation trigger.

NOTE: The motor cannot be started unless the handle is locked at one of the three operating positions.
To start the mower (Fig. M1 & M2)

1. Attach the battery pack(s) to the mower and close the battery compartment cover.
2. Press the power button to illuminate the dashboard, and the mower status indicator along with the blade speed indicator 1 will light up.
3. Press the blade speed mode button to select the desired speed.
4. Press and hold the power button.
5. With the power button pressed, pull the blade rotation trigger to meet the handle, and release the power button.

To stop the mower (Fig. M3)

1. Fully release the blade rotation trigger.
2. The electric brake in the Automatic Braking
   Mechanism will stop the blade rotation within 3 seconds of the blade rotation trigger release.

VARIABLE-SPEED SELF-PROPEL SYSTEM (FIG. N)

The mower is equipped with variable-speed, self-propel capability. This self- propel system is independent from the blade rotation.

NOTE: The self-propel system cannot be started unless the handle is locked into one of the three operating positions.

To operate the self-propel system without blade rotation

1. Press the power button to illuminate the dashboard.
2. Slightly rotate the self-propel speed-control knob forward until a click can be heard, then pull the self-propel trigger to meet the handle to start the selfpropel function.
   To turn the self-propel off, release the self-propel trigger.

LED HEADLIGHTS (FIG. P)

To turn on the headlights, press the headlights button.
The headlights provide bright light in front of the mower.
To turn off the headlights, press the button again.

MOWER STATUS INDICATOR
The mower status indicator on the dashboard displays the working status of the mower.

mower and make sure that the handle is locked in one of the operating positions.
| Flashing red| Low battery charge.| Stop the mower and charge the battery pack(s).
| Solid orange| Mower is overheated.| Release the blade rotation trigger, wait until the mower temperature drops below 80°C. See “MOWER HIGH-TEMPERATURE PROTECTION ” below.
| Flashing orange| The mower is overloaded.| 1. Remove the battery pack(s), then check if grass has accumulated beneath the deck. Clean if necessary.2. Slow down your stride when cutting.3. Raise the cutting height.4. If above solutions do not work, please contact EGO Service Center.See “ MOWER OVERLOAD PROTECTION ”below.
| Flashing red/ green alter- nately| Mower electronics error.| Contact EGO Service Center.

MOWER HIGH-TEMPERATURE PROTECTION

If the mower temperature exceeds 90°C during operation, the temperature- protection circuit will immediately shut off the mower to prevent overheating damage.
The mower status indicator will glow solid orange.
Release the blade rotation trigger and wait until the overheated mower cools down and the status indicator turns green, then restart the mower.
MOWER OVERLOAD PROTECTION
To prevent overload conditions, do not try to remove too much grass at one time. Slow down your stride or raise the cut height.
Your mower has built-in overload circuit protection.
When the mower is overloaded, the motor will stop and the mower status indicator on the dashboard will flash orange.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always  switch off the mower, remove the battery pack(s), and ensure that all moving parts have come to a complete standstill. before cleaning, performing any maintenance or transporting the mower.
** WARNING: Stop the machine, and remove the battery packs to make sure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop after striking a foreign object and to inspect the machine for damage and make repairs before restarting and operating the machine.
WARNING: Stop the machine, and remove the battery packs to make sure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop, if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally, and then to immediately inspect for damage, replace or repair any damaged parts and to check for and tighten any loose parts.
WARNING:** When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be performed by a qualified service technician.

CLEANING THE MOWER
The underside of mower deck should be cleaned after each use, as grass clippings, leaves, dirt and other debris will accumulate.
Remove any buildup of grass and leaves on or around the drive shaft and motor fan. Wipe the mower clean with a damp cloth.

Cleaning the Air Intake (Fig. Q)

1. Remove the air intake net cover by removing the four screws.
2. Clean the inside of the air intake and net cover with compressed air.

**REPLACING THE BLADE (FIG. R1, R2, R3)

WARNING: Always remove the battery pack(s) and grass bag.
** WARNING: Always wear protective gloves.

NOTICE: Thoroughly clean the drive shaft area and the underside of the machine before installing the blade.

1. Turn the mower upside down
2. Remove/install the blade with a torque wrench and two metal rods as aid as illustrated.
3. The printed blade side towards outside.

STORING THE MOWER (FIG. S1 & S2)

1. Remove the battery pack(s) from the mower.

2. Empty the grass bag and clean the mower.

3. For saving substantial storage space fold the product handle and store the product as illustrated.
   NOTICE: Ensure that the handle cord is not trapped when folding/unfolding the product handle (do not drop the handle).

4. Do not place other objects on top of the mower when stored

WARNING: If the mower tips over from the upright position, mower damage or personal injury may result.
Always keep the mower stable and out of the reach of children when it is in the upright position. If possible, lay it flat for storage.

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste, use separate collection facilities.
Contact your local government for information regarding the collection systems available.
If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous substances can leak into the groundwater and get into the food chain, damaging your health and well-being.

TROUBLESHOOTING

• The battery pack(s) charge is depleted.

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• Charge the battery pack.

• The battery pack(s) is not properly inserted into the battery compartment.

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• Insert the battery pack(s) into battery compartment until you hear a “click”.

• The handle is not locked in an operating position and the mower status indicator flashes green.

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• Stop the mower and make sure that the handle is locked in one of the operating positions.

• The mower deck is clogged with grass and debris.

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• Clean the mower deck and ensure that the blade has freedom of movement

**** The mower cuts unevenly.|

• The blade is dull.

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• Sharpen or replace the blade.

•  The grass-cutting height is not set properly.

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• Move the deck height to a higher setting.

•  The blade is installed incorrectly.

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• Re-install the blade, following the section “ REPLACING THE BLADE ” in this manual.

• The blade speed mode is not set properly.

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• Select a proper blade speed mode.

**** The mower does not mulch properly.|

• Wet grass clippings are sticking to the underside of the deck.

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• Wait until the grass dries before mowing.

•  The mower is set to cut too much grass at once.

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• Raise the deck to a higher cutting- height setting.

• The blade speed mode is not set properly.

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• Select a mode 1 or ECO blade speed mode.

**** The mower unexpectedly stops while mowing.|

•  The battery pack(s) charge is depleted.

|  Charge the battery pack.
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• Mower is overloaded and the mower status indicator flashes orange.

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• Check if grass has accumulated beneath the deck and clean if needed. Raise the cutting height or slow down the mowing.

• Mower deck is clogged with grass and debris.

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• Unclog the mower deck. Raise the cutting height and/or cut a narrower swath.

•  The battery pack(s) or mower circuitry is too hot. If the battery pack is overheated the mower status indicator goes off. If the mower is overheated the mower status indicator glow solid orange.

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• Allow the battery pack(s) or mower to cool down.

• Clean the air intake, following the section “ Cleaning the Air Intake “

• The blade speed mode is not set properly.

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• Select the blade speed to a lower setting.

• The mower electronics error and the mower status indicator flashes red/green alternately.

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• Contact EGO Service Center.

**** There is excessive vibration.|

• The cutting blade is loose.

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• Tighten the blade bolt.

• The cutting blade is unbalanced.

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• Contact the EGO Service Center.

• The cutting blade is bent.

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• Replace the blade.

• The motor shaft is bent.

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• Contact the EGO Service Center.

•  The mower is set to cut too much grass at once.

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• Raise the deck to a higher cutting- height setting.

• The blade speed mode is not set properly.

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• Set the blade speed to a lower setting.

The motor works but the blade doesn’t cut the grass.|

• The blade is not tightened to the required torque.

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• Re-tighten the blade. The recommended torque for the blade bolt is 50-60 Nm.

WARRANTY

EGO WARRANTY POLICY
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