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NEUTON Cordless Electric Mower
NEUTON Cordless Electric Mower
Safety & Operating Instructions Safety & Operating Instructions
Model: EM 4.1
Model: EM 4.1
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COUNTR COUNTRY HOME PRODUCTS Y HOME PRODUCTS , INC. , INC.
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And congratulations on your purchase of the NEUTON Cordless Electric Mower EM 4.1 — the Smart Mower for Small Lawns! The NEUTON Mower EM 4.1 is designed with state-of-the-art battery technology to make mowing your lawn as easy and enjoyable as possible. If you haven’t already ordered it, be sure to try the EM 4.1’s Trimmer Attachment, too. This option makes the EM 4.1 the only mower that can also trim and edge your lawn — saving you steps, plus a whole garage full of separately powered equipme
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introducing the NEUTON Mower EM 4.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Chapter 2: Important Safety Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Safety and Information Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Pr
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Chapter 7: Maintaining and Storing Your NEUTON Mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Cleaning Your Mower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Removing and Attaching the Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Sharpening the Blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Balancing the
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Chapter 1: Introducing the NEUTON Mower EM 4.1 Congratulations on purchasing your new NEUTON Mower EM 4.1, the Smart Mower for Small Lawns. The advanced technology built into your NEUTON Mower makes lawn care easy and enjoyable, year after year. As you get to know your NEUTON, you’ll discover that it’s strong, light, easy to maintain, and whisper quiet. It’s clean, too, because it runs on a battery. You’ll breathe easy and keep your lawn beautiful the smart, fun way — with your NEUTON Mower Thi
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Conventions used in this manual WARNING! The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle alerts you to essential operating, safety, and maintenance (servicing) instructions. Important: This information is important for the proper use of your machine. Failure to follow this instruction could result in injury to you or damage to your mower. This is a helpful hint to guide you in getting the most out of your mower. Note: This information may be helpful to you in using your mower. Tools needed
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Chapter 2: Important Safety Considerations We want you to enjoy years of safe and productive use from your NEUTON Cordless Electric Mower. We don’t want you to get injured, so please take a few moments to read the following guidelines for safely operating your new machine. Important: Please read these instructions before using your mower. Safety and Information Labels You will find the following two labels on your NEUTON Mower. NEUTON Mower safety instructions label (176741) Warning label (1767
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Protecting Yourself and Those Around You Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the mower and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. WARNING! This cutting 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. Be sure the area is clear of other people before mowin
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Thoroughly inspect the area where the mower is to be used, and remove all stones, sticks, wire, pet supplies or lawn toys, and any other foreign objects that could be thrown by the mower blade. Objects struck by the lawn mower blade can cause severe injuries. Also note the location of holes, ruts, bumps, stumps, and other possible hazards. Mow only in daylight or in an area well-lit by artificial light. Operating Your Mower The length of time that the mower’s battery can hold its charge wh
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After striking a foreign object, or if the mower vibrates abnormally, stop the motor and remove the safety key. Inspect the mower for any damage and repair the damage before restarting and operating the lawn mower. Excessive vibration is generally a sign of trouble. Stay alert and watch what you are doing. Do not operate the lawn mower when you are tired or under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Remove the safety key when the mower is not in use. Allow the motor to cool for at least
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Maintaining and Storing Your Mower WARNING! ALWAYS remove the safety key before performing any adjustments or repairs, or when storing your mower. Maintain the lawn mower with care — keep cutting edges sharp and clean for the best and safest performance. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the mower is in safe operating condition. Follow the instructions in this manual for changing accessories. Periodically inspect the cords on the charger unit and the handlebar for damage. If
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Chapter 3: Setting Up Your NEUTON Mower This chapter outlines a few simple steps needed to set up your new mower. Before beginning assembly, it may be helpful to familiarize yourself with the controls and features on your mower by reviewing the photograph of the mower on the next page and reading about the mower’s controls and features. Please check that you have all of the components listed below. If anything is missing, please call Country Home Products, toll-free, at 1-(866)-NEUTON1 (638-8
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Package Contents 3. Quick-connect knobs 2. Upper handlebar assembly 1. NEUTON Mower Cable guide 4. Lower handlebars with connector knobs 5. Rear discharge plate 8. Safety key 7. Battery charger 6. Battery 9. 36 mm wrench NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions 9
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Assembling Your NEUTON Mower To allow you to quickly begin using your NEUTON mower, it is shipped to you partially assembled. The assembly process is easy and does not require any special tools, knowledge, or strength. Assembling your NEUTON takes just a few steps: Step 1: Read these “Safety and Operating Instructions” before proceeding. Step 2: Attach the lower handlebar sections. Step 3: Attach the upper handlebar assembly. Step 4: Cut and remove the strapping holding the battery in place. Ste
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Step 3: Attach the Upper Handlebar Assembly The black connecting knobs (used to connect the upper and lower handlebar sections together) are attached to the lower handlebar sections. 1. Remove the black connector knobs and connector bolts from the upper ends of the lower handlebars. 2. Line up the holes of the upper handlebars Figure 3. Leaning the upper handlebar with the holes in the lower handlebar sections. assembly on the floor to help connect it Let the upper handlebar assembly lean on th
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Step 5: Attach the Cable to the Handlebar Assembly 1. Run the cable through the cable guide tab (Figure 6) on the right lower handlebar section. Figure 6. Cable guide on the handlebars 2. Align the half-moon cut-out on the cable end (Figure 7) with the cable housing on the handlebars, and slide together. Figure 7. The half-moon cut- out on the cable end 3. Hand-tighten the locking nut to connect the cable (Figure 8). Figure 8. Hand-tightening the locking nut 12 NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electri
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Step 6: Charge the Battery Before Your First Use You MUST charge the battery for 12 hours before you use the mower for the first time. If you do not charge it before using it, the battery’s charging capacity may decrease. Read “Charging the Battery” in Chapter 5 before you operate the mower. Step 7: Attach the Rear Discharge Plate The rear discharge plate allows the cut grass to be properly discharged and prevents clogging. 1. Raise the hinged discharge guard on the back of the mower. 2. Positio
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Indicator light Start button Mower/Auxiliary switch Control levers Cable guide Key slot Battery cover Cutting height lever Figure 10. Your NEUTON Mower! 14 NEUTON EM 4.1 Cordless Electric Mower Safety & Operating Instructions
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Controls and Features Make certain that you are familiar with the controls, parts, and operation of your NEUTON Mower before using it. Key Slot The key slot is for both the external battery charger and the safety key. This design serves as a safety measure: you can never connect both the external battery charger and insert the safety key at the same time. In other words, you can either operate your mower or charge its battery; you cannot do both at the same time. Safety Key Insert the safety key
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Note: Although you may notice that a short period of rest may restore the indicator light, you must still fully charge the battery before continuing to mow. For best results, be sure to always fully charge the battery after every use, no matter how brief. Cutting Height Lever The cutting height lever (Figure 13) allows you to easily adjust how high or low you cut the grass. To easily move the cutting height lever, hold the handlebars with your right hand to keep the mower steady and adjust the
