COSTWAY GT3715US-GN 40V 18 Inch Brushless Cordless Push Lawn Mower User Manual

GT3715US-GN 40V 18 Inch Brushless Cordless Push Lawn Mower

USER’S MANUAL
CORDLESS LAWN MOWER
GT3715US-GN

THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

*Maximum battery voltage without workload; with workload nominal voltage is 18 V.

Recommend using tool with 20V max* Lithium-lon 4.0 Ah battery (054-7557-6; sold
separately) for optimal performance.

SAFETY GUIDELINES:

WARNING!

Safety symbols in this Instruction Manual are used to flag possible dangers. The safety
symbols and their explanations require your full understanding. The safety warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger, nor are they substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.

IMPORTANT

This tool should only be serviced by a qualified service technician. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL INFORMATION

Read, understand, and follow instructions and warnings in this manual and on the machine and attachments,

• Only allow operators who are responsible, trained, familiar with the instructions, and physically capable to operate the machine.
• Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

PREPARATION BFEORE OPERATING

• Clear the operation area of any objects which could be thrown by or interfere with operation of the machine,
• Keep the area of operation clear of all bystanders, particularly small children. Stop the machine and attachment(s) if anyone enters the area.
• Do not operate the machine without the entire grass catcher, discharge chute, or other safety devices in place and functioning properly. Check frequently for signs of wear or deterioration and replace as needed.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, and footwear.

CHILDREN SPECIFIC

• Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
• Keep children out of the operating area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the operator.

OPERATING

• Only operate the machine in daylight or good artificial light.
• Avoid holes, nuts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden hazards. Uneven terrain could overturn the machine, or cause operator to lose the balance or footing.
• Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts under the machine, Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
• Do not direct discharge material toward anyone. Avoid discharging material against a wall or obstruction, Material may ricochet back toward the operator. Stop the blade(s) when crossing gravel surface.
• Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and when backing up.
• Avoid dangerous environment, Don’t use lawn mowers in damp or wet locations,
• Don’t use in rain.
• Keep children away. All visitors should be kept a safe distance from work area.
• Dress property. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts, Use of rubber gloves and footwear is recommended when working outdoors.
• Use safety glasses. Always use face or dust mask if operation is dusty.
• Use right appliance. Do not use lawn mower for any job except that for which it is intended.
• Don’t force lawn mower, It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed,
• Don’t overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times, Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Do not operate lawn mower when you are tired,
• Store idle lawn mower indoors, When not in use, lawn mower should 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 lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect lawn mower cord periodically and if damaged, have it repaired by an authorized service facility. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
• Keep guards in place and in working order.
• Keep blades sharp.
• Keep hands and feet away from cutting area.
• Objects struck by the lawn mower blade can cause severe injuries to persons. The lawn should always be carefully examined and cleared of all objects prior to each mowing.
• If lawn mower strikes a foreign object, follow these steps: 1) Stop lawn mower; release the switch, 2) Unplug power cord, 3) Inspect for damage, 4) Repair any damage before restarting and operating the awn mower,
• Use identical replacement blades only.
• Use extra care while operating machine with grass catcher or other attachment(s). They can affect the stability of the machine,

SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR BATTERY-OPERATED TOOLS

• Prevent unintentional starting, Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to battery pack, picking up or carrying the appliance. Carrying the appliance with your finger on the switch or energizing appliance that have the switch on invites accidents.
• Disconnect the battery pack from the appliance before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing appliance. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the appliance accidentally.
• Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer, A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
• Use appliances only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire,
• 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 burns or a fire.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. H contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, seek additional medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
• Do not use a battery pack or appliance that is damaged or modified, Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury.
• Do not expose a battery pack or appliance to fire or excessive temperature, Exposure to fire or temperature above 130°C (265°F) may cause an explosion.
• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or appliance outside of the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside of the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire,
• Have servicing performed by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts, This will ensure that the safety of the product is maintained,
• Do not modify or attempt to repair the appliance or the battery pack (as applicable) except as indicated in the instructions for use and care.

OPERATION ON A SLOPE

Slopes are a major factor related to slip-and-fall accidents, which can result in severe injury. Operation on slopes requires extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope, do not mow it.

Mow across the face of slopes; never mow up and down, Exercise extreme caution when
changing direction on slopes.

Watch for holes, ruts, rocks, hidden objects, or bumps which can cause you to slip or trip. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches or embankments; you could fose your footing or balance.

Do not mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. Do not mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could cause slipping.

Do not operate machine under any condition where traction, steering, or stability is in question.
Tires could slide even if the wheels are stopped,

Always keep the machine in gear when going down slopes, Do not coast downhill,

Avoid starting and stopping on slopes. Avoid making sudden changes in speed or direction, Make turns slowly and gradually.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR LAWN MOWER

The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and their
definitions are as follows:

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the charger and battery, use only the
battery and chargers provided by the manufacturer.

• For best results, your battery and tool should be stored, charged and used in a location
  where the temperature is more than 5°C (41°F) but less than 40°C (104°F). Do not store
  outside or in vehicles.

• Do not wash the mower with a hose, Avoid getting water in the motor and electrical connections,

• To reduce a fire hazard, keep the motor cover free of grass, leaves and debris build-up.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

PACKAGE CONTENTS:

Cordless lawn mower, (2) cable clamps, grass collection bag, (2) bolts, (2) knobs, (2) locking levers, (2) washers, (2) nuts, upper handle bar, lower handle bar, mulching insert (inside of the mower).

KEY PARTS DIAGRAM

Before attempting to use this tool, become familiar with all ofits operating features and safety
requirements, For optimum performance and safety, read the following operating instructions carefully before using.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

ASSEMBLE THE LOWER HANDLE BAR

1. Align one hole of the lower handle bar with the
rib on the mower, attach the lower handle bar
onto the rib, and then align the other side of the
lower handle bar to attach the bar onto the other
rib (fig 1a), It’s recommended to use a flat-head
screwdriver to assemble the lower handle bar,

2. Make the raised foam portion of the lower handle
bar face upwards, otherwise you will have less
space to attach or remove the grass collection bag
(fig 1b). The insert picture shows the outline when
looking at the back of the lower handle bar,

3. Insert the bolts into the square holes as shown in
fig 1¢ and then turn the knobs clockwise to lock
the lower handle bar onto the mower.

NOTICE:

• The bolt with the square head should be fully inserted into the square hole on the mower.
• If you couldn’t fully tighten the upper handle bar, you should further turn the locking levers clockwise,

ASSEMBLE THE UPPER HANDLE BAR

(fig 2)

1, Align the holes on the upper handle bar with the
holes on the lower handle bar,

2, Insert the locking levers with washers into the
holes and nuts and then turn the locking levers
clockwise to lock the upper handle bar onto the
lower handle bar.

CABLE CLAMP (fig 3)

This mower is equipped with two cable clamps.
‘Simply press the cable clamps onto the bar, and then
the cable can be fied onto the upper handle bar.

ATTACH/REMOVE THE MULCHING INSERT

(fig 4)

1. Lift the rear-discharge door and insert the mulching
insert into the grass outlet of the mower. And then
release the rear-discharge door,

2. To remove it the reach is charge door and just
pull the mulching insert out directly, Then release
the rear-discharge door.

NOTICE:

• The mulching insert must be removed in order to install and use the grass collection bag.
• When using the function of the mulching insert, you can get more fine grass clippings on your lawn.
• Empty the grass collection bag frequently during use. Do not wait until it is completely full. We recommend emptying it when it is half full.

ATTACH/REMOVE THE GRASS

COLLECTION BAG (fig 5)

1. Remove the pre-installed mulching insert before
attaching the grass collection bag to the mower,

2, Use one hand to lift the rear-discharge door; use
‘your other hand to hold the handle bar of the grass
collection bag, and align the rods on the grass
collection bag with the slots on the mower to
assemble it.

3. To remove the grass collection bag, just it the
rear is charge door and remove the rods of grass
collection bag,

ADJUST THE CUTTING HEIGHT (fig 6)

Pullout the cutting-height-adjustment lever from the
sot, then move it forward or backward to adjust the
cutting height (fg 6a). The mower has five slots which
can adjust the cutting height from about

1-3″ (25-75mm). Do not place the lever out of

the five slots (fig 6b),

TO ATTACH THE BATTERY (fig 7)

1. Open the protective cap of the battery
compartment.

2 Align the raised portion on the battery pack with
the grooves inside of the battery compartment, and
then slide the battery pack onto the mower.

3. Ensure that the battery-release button on the
battery pack snaps into place and the battery pack
is secured to the tool before beginning operation.

NOTICE: two batteries should be used together to start the mower. The mower cannot be used with only one battery.

WARNING!

• Keep your feet away from the deck when adjusting its height.
• To avoid the possibility of accidental starting, always take care not to activate the start lever when you are attaching the battery pack or performing other adjustments to the tool.

TO DETACH THE BATTERY (fig 7)

1. Open the protective cap of the battery
compartment.

2. Depress the battery Elease button located on the
front of the battery pack to release the battery.

3. Pull rear ward on the battery pack to remove it from
the tool

SAFETY KEY (fig 8)

In order to prevent accidental star up or
Unauthorized use of your cordless mower, a
removable safety key has been incorporated into the
design of your mower.

The mower will be completely disabled when the
safety key has been removed from the mower. Press
the lever, insert the safety key into the assembly slot,
and then the mower may be operated.

START/STOP THE MOWER (fig 9)

1. Install the battery packs into the mower, insert
the safety key into the key slot and then close the
battery compartment.

2, Depress te safety lck-off switch fis, pl back
the star lever to meet the handle and then release
the safety lock-off switch to start the machine,

3. To stop, fully release the start lever. The electric
brake will stop the blade rotation within several
seconds after releasing the stat lever,

MAINTENANCE

REMOVE/INSTALL THE BLADE (fig 10)

After prolonged use, especially in sandy soil
conditions, the blade will become worn and lose
some of the original shape, which will reduce the
cutting efficiency. Therefore, the blade should be
replaced to ensure a good cutting performance.

1. Remove the safety key and battery pack,

2. Tum the mower upside down. Keep the underbody
and blade clean and free of debris.

Use a piece of wood to keep the blade from
‘uring, loosen the hex bott counterclockwise
Using a suitable wrench and remove it together
with the blade,

4, Attach a new blade of the same type onto the
spindle while maintaining the correct alignment,
Insert the hex bolt onthe spindle, Use a piece of
‘wood to keep the blade from turning, and then
tighten the hex bolt clockwise to ensure safe
operation of your product,

CLEAN THE MOWER

The underside of mower deck should be deaned after each use as grass clippings, leaves, dirt and other debris will accumulate. This accumulation is undesirable, and it will promote rust and corrosion

on metal parts and reduce the cutting efficiency of the mower. Wipe the mower clean with a damp doth.

STORAGE (fig 11)

1. Switch the product off and remove the safety key
and battery packs.

2. Store the product and its accessories in a dark, dry,
frost-free, and well-ventilated place.

3. Always store the product in a place that is
inaccessible to children,

4, Do not store it next to corrosive materials, such as
fertilizer or rock salt.

5. The mower can be stored in a compact way. Pull
out and press locking levers (fig 11a) to the
position as shown in fig 17b, and then you can fold
the upper handle bar into the storage position
(fig 11c).

To unfold and use the mower, simply lift the locking
lever to the locked position as shown in fig 11a.

CARRY THE MOWER (fig 11c)

After folding the mower, it can be carried using
the lower handle and the handle on the battery
compartment together, as shown in fig 11¢. 00
NOT attempt to lift the mower by grasping the upper
handle bar.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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If any parts is missing or damage, or if you have a question, please contact out customer service.

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