Weed Eater WE18XP Operator's Manual download pdf (Page 7)

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TO CONVERT MOWER

Your lawn mower was shipped ready to be

used as a mulcher. To convert to bagging:

• Open rear door and remove mulcher

plug. Store mulcher plug in a safe

place.

• You can now install grass catcher.

• To convert to mulching operation, install

mulcher plug into rear discharge open-

ing of mower.

CAUTION: Do not run your lawn

mower without rear mulcher plug or

approved grass catcher in place. Never

at tempt to op er ate the lawn mow er with

the rear door re moved or propped open.

OPERATION

TO ATTACH GRASS CATCH ER

1. Lift the rear door of the lawn mower

and place the grass catcher frame side

hooks onto the door pivot pins.

2. The grass catcher is secured to the lawn

mower housing when the rear door is

lowered onto the grass catch er frame.

CAUTION: Do not run your lawn

mower with out mulcher plug or approved

grass catch er in place. Never at tempt to

op er ate the lawn mower with the rear door

re moved or propped open.

Pivot pins Rear door

Grass

catcher

handle

Catcher frame hook

TO EMPTY GRASS CATCH ER

1. Lift up on grass catcher using the

frame han dle.

2. Remove grass catcher with clip pings

from under lawn mower han dle.

3. Empty clippings from bag.

NOTE: Do not drag the bag when

emptying. It will cause unnecessary wear.

CAUTION: Under nor mal usage, the

catch er material is subject to de te ri o ra tion

and wear and should, therefore, be

checked frequently for replacement. Any

replacement catcher should be checked

to ensure compliance with original

man u fac tur er's spec i ﬁ ca tions.

Bag

handle

Grass

catcher

frame

handle

Mulcher plug

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PRE-OPERATION

WARNING: This mower is for outdoor

use only. Do not expose to rain or use in

damp locations.

• Avoid Dangerous Environment – Don’t

use lawn mowers in damp or wet loca-

tions.

• Don’t Use In Rain.

• Keep Children Away – All visitors should

be kept a safe distance from work area.

• Dress Properly – 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.

• 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:

- Stop lawn mower. Release the switch.

- Remove battery from mower.

- Inspect for damage.

- Repair any damage before restarting

and operating the lawn mower.

• Use identical replacement blades only.

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