Greenworks 48V 17" Lawn Mower

Overview

This document provides instructions for the safe operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of the Greenworks 48V 17" Lawn Mower.

Key Components:

• Bail switch
• Start button
• Upper handle
• Lower handle
• Rear discharge door
• Battery door
• Grass catcher
• Mulch plug

Safety Instructions

DANGER: This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe safety instructions can result in serious injury or death.

General Safety Precautions:

• Keep the operating area clear of all persons, especially children and pets.
• Use extreme caution when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure your vision. Keep children, bystanders, helpers, and pets at least 100 feet (30m) from the mower while it is in operation. Stop the machine if anyone enters the area.
• Never allow children under 14 years old to operate a power mower. Operators 14 years old and over should fully read and understand the operator's manual and safety rules.
• Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manuals before operation. Familiarize yourself with the controls and proper use of the machine before operation.
• Do not use the lawn mower for any job except that for which it is intended.
• Never attempt to make a wheel height adjustment while the motor is running.
• Do not overreach; keep proper footing and balance at all times.
• Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects.
• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to the battery pack, picking up, or carrying the appliance.
• Never pull the mower back toward you while you are walking.
• Disconnect the battery pack from the appliance before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the appliance.
• Do not operate the mower while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Stay alert and watch what you are doing at all times. Use common sense and do not operate the lawn mower when you are tired.
• Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair to protect your eyes.
• Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times. Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts or under the cutting deck.
• Plan your mowing pattern to avoid discharge of material toward roads, sidewalks, bystanders, and the like.
• 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.
• Stop the blade when crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads.
• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or appliance outside of the temperature range specified in the instructions.
• If the lawn mower strikes a foreign object, release the bail switch, remove the battery, inspect for damage, and repair any damaged parts before restarting.
• Have servicing performed by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts.
• Do not modify or attempt to repair the appliance or the battery pack except as indicated in the instructions for use and care.
• Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
• Avoid dangerous environments; do not use the lawn mower in damp/wet locations or if it is raining.
• Store idle lawn mowers indoors. Always remove the battery from the mower before storing.
• Mow only in daylight or good artificial light. Walk, never run while operating.
• If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, immediately stop the motor, remove the battery, and check for the cause.
• Check bag frequently for deterioration and wear, and replace worn bags.
• Before cleaning the machine, unclogging, or removing the grass bag, mulching insert, or side discharge chute, turn the motor off and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop, then remove the battery pack.
• Keep cutting edges clean and sharp to ensure best performance.
• Periodically inspect safety devices and cords for damage.
• Never operate the mower without the proper discharge cover, grass bag, mulching insert, side discharge chute, or other safety devices in place and working.
• Use only approved batteries and chargers.
• Do not dispose of the battery in a fire.
• When the battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects that can make a connection from one terminal to another.

Slope Operation

Slopes are a major factor related to slip-and-fall accidents. Operation on slopes requires extra caution.

Do:

• 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 excessively steep slopes.
• Mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments; you could lose your footing or balance.
• Mow slopes greater than 15 degrees.
• Mow on wet grass. Unstable footing could cause slipping.

Service/Maintenance

• Check the blade and the motor mounting bolts at frequent intervals for proper tightness.
• Replace the blade if it is bent or cracked.
• Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight.
• Do not wash with a hose; avoid getting water in the motor and electrical connections.
• Never remove or tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
• Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard frequently and replace with manufacturer's recommended parts, when necessary.
• Sharpen a dull blade equally at each end to maintain balance.
• Keep guards in place and in working order.
• Clean the blade thoroughly and check its balance.
• Use identical replacement blades only.
• Maintain the lawn mower with care. Keep cutting edges sharp and clean.
• Inspect the lawn mower cord periodically and if damaged, have it repaired by an authorized service facility.
• If situations occur that are not covered in this manual, use care and good judgment or contact Customer Service for assistance.
• Never operate the mower without proper guards, plates, or other safety protective devices in place.

Recommended Ambient Temperature Range:

Symbols on the Product

Familiarize yourself with the following symbols for safer operation:

Risk Levels:

Environmentally Safe Battery Disposal

The toxic and corrosive materials below are in the batteries used in this machine: Lithium-Ion, a toxic material.

Recycle: 800.827.8834

WARNING: Eliminate all toxic substances in a specified manner to prevent contamination of the environment. Before discarding damaged or worn out Li-ion battery, contact your local waste disposal agency or the local Environmental Protection Agency for information and specific instructions. Take the batteries to a local recycling and/or disposal center certified for lithium-ion disposal.

Proposition 65

WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Your risk of exposure to these chemicals varies depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

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Installation

WARNING: Do not change or make accessories that are not recommended by the manufacturer.

WARNING: Do not put in the safety key or the battery pack until you assemble all the parts.

8.1 Unpack the Machine

WARNING: Make sure that you correctly assemble the machine before use.

WARNING: If the parts are damaged, do not use the machine. If you do not have all the parts, do not operate the machine. If the parts are damaged or missing, speak to the service center.

1. Open the package.
2. Read the documentation in the box.
3. Remove all the unassembled parts from the box.
4. Remove the machine from the box.
5. Discard the box and package in compliance with local regulations.

8.2 Unfold and Adjust the Handle

1. Pull up and back the upper handle to lift the handle into operation position.
2. Tighten the lower handle (4) with quick-release levers (9) on the two sides.

NOTE: Make sure that the two handles are in the same position.

WARNING: Do not make damage to the cables when you fold or unfold the handle.

8.3 Install the Upper Handle

1. Align the holes in the upper handle (3) and the lower handle (4).
2. Put the cam locks (10) through the holes.
3. Tighten the knobs (11) onto the cam locks.
4. Do the same operation on the other side.

8.4 Install the Grass Catcher

1. Remove the mulch plug.
2. Open the rear discharge door (5) and hold it.
3. Hold the grass catcher (7) by its handle (12) and put the hooks (12) over the slots (13).
4. Close the rear discharge door.

8.5 Install the Mulch Plug

1. Remove the grass catcher.
2. Open the rear discharge door (5) and hold it.
3. Hold the mulch plug (8) by its handle and fit it in the discharge chute.
4. Close the rear discharge door.

8.6 Set the Blade Height

The machine can be set to different blade heights.

1. Push the height adjustment button (17), move the height adjust gear to a higher position to increase the blade height.
2. Push the height adjustment button (17), move the height adjust gear to a lower position to decrease the blade height.

8.7 Install the Battery Pack

WARNING: If the battery pack or charger is damaged, replace the battery pack or the charger.

WARNING: Stop the machine and wait until the engine stops before you install or remove the battery pack. Read, know, and do the instructions in the battery and charger manual.

WARNING: USE ONLY 24V BATTERY. DO NOT USE DUAL-VOLTAGE 24/48V BATTERY.

NOTE: Both batteries should be installed into the compartments in order to start the machine.

1. Open the battery door (6).
2. Align the lift ribs on the battery pack (14) with the grooves in the battery compartment.
3. Push the battery pack into the battery compartment until the battery pack locks into place.
4. When you hear a click, the battery pack is installed.
5. Do the same operation with the other battery.
6. Close the battery door.

NOTE: The motor starts only when you put in the safety key (15).

8.8 Remove the Battery Pack

1. Open the battery door (6).
2. Push and hold the battery release button (16).
3. Remove the battery packs (14) from the machine.

Operation

WARNING: Wear eye protection during operation.

9.1 Start the Machine

1. Put in the safety key.
2. Push and hold the start button (2).
3. While you hold the start button, pull the bail switch (1) in the direction of the handle bar.
4. Release the start button to start the machine.

9.2 Stop the Machine

1. Release the bail switch to stop the machine.

WARNING: Wait until the blades fully stop before you start the machine again. Do not quickly turn the machine off and on.

WARNING: Always remove the safety key and battery pack after you complete the work.

9.3 Empty the Grass Catcher

1. Stop the machine.
2. Remove the safety key.
3. Remove the battery pack.
4. Open the rear discharge door and hold it.
5. Hold the grass catcher by its handle and unhook it from the slots.
6. Close the rear discharge door.
7. Empty the grass catcher.

Maintenance

WARNING: Remove the safety key and battery pack from the machine before maintenance.

WARNING: Keep the motor and battery pack free from grass, leaves, or too much grease.

CAUTION: Use only approved replacement parts.

CAUTION: Do not let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based materials touch the plastic parts. Chemicals can cause damage to the plastic, and make the plastic unserviceable.

CAUTION: Do not use strong solvents or detergents on the plastic housing or components.

10.1 General Maintenance

• Before each use, examine the machine for damaged, missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, and caps.
• Tighten correctly all the fasteners and caps.
• Clean the machine with a dry cloth. Do not use water.

10.2 Replace the Blade

WARNING: Use only approved replacement blades.

WARNING: Wear heavy gloves or wind cloth around the blade when you touch the blade.

1. Stop the machine.
2. Make sure that the blade fully stops.
3. Remove the safety key and battery pack.
4. Turn the machine to its side.
5. Use a piece of wood to prevent the movement of the blade.
6. Remove the blade nut (18), the washers (19) with a wrench or socket.
7. Remove the blade (20).
8. Install the new blade. Position the blade with the cutting edges toward the ground.
9. Put in the blade nut, the washers and tighten the blade nut CLOCKWISE.

10.3 Store the Machine

• Clean the machine before storage.
• Make sure the motor is not hot when you put the machine into storage.
• Make sure that the machine does not have loose or damaged parts. If it is necessary, do these steps/instructions: Replace the damaged parts. Tighten the bolts. Speak to a person of an approved service center.
• Store the machine in a dry area.
• Make sure that children cannot come near the machine.
• You may lower the handle(s) before you put the machine into the storage.
• Fully loosen the handle fasteners on the sides of the handle(s).
• Fold away the handle(s).
• Do not pinch or trap the cables.

Troubleshooting

Technical Data

Limited Warranty

Greenworks warrants this product, to the original purchaser with proof of purchase, for a period of three (3) years against defects in materials, parts or workmanship. Greenworks, at its own discretion will repair or replace any and all parts found to be defective, through normal use, free of charge to the customer. This warranty is valid only for units which have been used for personal use, that have not been hired or rented for industrial/commercial use, and that have been maintained in accordance with the instructions in the owner's manual supplied with the product from new.

ITEMS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY:

1. Any part that has become inoperative due to misuse, commercial use, abuse, neglect, accident, improper maintenance, or alteration;
2. The unit, if it has not been operated and/or maintained in accordance with the owner's manual;
3. Normal wear, except as noted below;
4. Routine maintenance items such as lubricants, blade sharpening.
5. Normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure.

Helpline: Warranty service is available by calling our toll-free helpline, at 1-888-909-6757.

Transportation Charges: Transportation charges for the movement of any power equipment unit or attachment are the responsibility of the purchaser. It is the purchaser's responsibility to pay transportation charges for any part submitted for replacement under this warranty unless such return is requested in writing by Greenworks.

USA Address: Greenworks Tools, P.O. Box 1238, Mooresville, NC 28115

Canadian Address: Greenworks Tools Canada Inc., 1110 Stellar Drive Unit 102, Newmarket, ON, L3Y 7B7

Exploded View

Refer to the diagram below for part identification.