Use and Care Manual

56-VOLT LITHIUM-ION CORDLESS LAWN MOWER — LM2020SP/LM2020
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STARTING/STOPPING THE MOWER (Fig. 14, 15 & 16)
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: Ensure that other people and pets remain at least
100’ (30m) away from the mower when it is in use.
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.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to override the operation of the
safety button and bail switch.
NOTICE: The motor cannot be started unless:
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The side rails are fully extended.
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Both green handle-locking clamps are securely closed.
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The handle is locked into one of the three operating
positions.
To start the mower
1. Attach the battery pack to the mower and close the
battery cover.
NOTICE: Make sure that the latch on the mower snaps into
place and that the battery pack is secured to the mower before
operation.
2. Depress the safety button (Fig. 14 &15).
3. With the safety button depressed, pull the bail switch
upward to meet the handle and release the safety button.
4. The mower will start.
To stop the mower
1. Fully release the bail switch (Fig. 16).
2. The electric brake in the Automatic Braking Mechanism
will stop the blade rotation within 3 seconds of the bail
switch release.
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Bail switch
Safety button
16
Safety button
(Released position)
Bail Switch
(Released position)
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