8" REEL MOWER 25062 Owner’s Manual TOLL-FREE HELPLINE: 1-888-90WORKS (888.909.6757) Read all safety rules and instructions carefully before operating this tool.
CONTENTS Contents............................................................................................................................... 2 Product specifications........................................................................................................... 2 Safety information..............................................................................................................3-5 Symbols..............................................................................................
SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS I M P O R TA N T READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious personal injury. • Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. • Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators.
SAFETY INFORMATION SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES FOR REEL MOWER WA R N I N G This symbol points out important safety instructions, which if not followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury. D A N G E R This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual.
SAFETY INFORMATION • Avoid dangerous environments. Do not operate the mower in the rain or in wet or damp grass. • Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light. Do not rush a mowing job. • Stop machine if anyone enters the area. • Do not pull machine backward unless absolutely necessary. Always look down and behind before and while moving backward. • Never leave a running machine unattended. • Operate machine only in daylight or good artificial light.
SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer. SYMBOL NAME Read The Operator’s Manual DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand operator’s manual before using this product. Eye and Head Protection Wear eye and head protection when operating this equipment.
SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
KNOW YOUR REEL MOWER Read this operator's manual and safety rules before operating your reel mower. Compare the illustration in Figure 1 to your reel mower in order to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Upper handle Middle handle Bag Lower handle Adjustment lever Rear wheel Front wheel Housing Fig.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS UNPACKING Before attempting to assemble, empty carton and compare parts with parts list below. • Carefully remove the product and any accessories from the box. • Inspect the parts to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. • Do not discard the packing material until all parts are examined. • If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-888-909-6757 for assistance. • Be sure to tighten the lock nuts when assembled to prevent the handle from rocking.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS WA R N I N G Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. WA R N I N G Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury. ASSEMBLING THE HANDLE (See Figure 3-5) NOTE: Do not completely tighten bolts until assembly is complete.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ATTACHING THE HANDLE TO THE MOWER BASE (See Figure 6) Align holes (1) at the lower end of each handle arm with posts (2) extending from the mower base side plates. Slide lower ends of handle arms onto posts. 1 2 11 Fig.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ATTACH THE REAR BAG (See Figure 7-10) • Take out all components in the packing (Fig. 7). • Push the left and right washer on rear bag bracket to inside direction to make the rear bag open. (Fig. 8). • Place the hooks (1) on the rear bag onto the roller shaft (2). (Fig. 9). • Place locking strap (3) from the rear bag to the center bar of the middle handle. • Adjust strap for proper height so the bag does not rub the ground while mowing or transporting. (Fig. 10). Fig. 7 Fig.
OPERATING YOUR REEL MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (See Figure 11) • The cutting height of the mower adjusts from 1-3/4 - 2-3/4” (4.4 - 6.8 cm) with 9 positions for adjustment height by moving the height adjustment levers to the required position. • To achieve the lowest cutting position, one at a time, move the adjustment levers on both sides, located next to the smaller wheels, up to the highest position.
OPERATING YOUR REEL MOWER MOWER BLADE ADJUSTMENT (See Figure 13) WA R N I N G BLADES ARE EXTREMELY SHARP. TO AVOID INJURY, DO NOT TOUCH BLADES WHEN MAKING ADJUSTMENTS. NOTE: Blades are factory adjusted. • Misalignment can occur, often caused by blades being too loose or too tight. This can cause an uneven cut or difficulty pushing the mower. • Each end of the cutting bar is adjusted separately. To move the cutting bar closer to the blades turn the adjustment screw clockwise.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE • Minimum care is required to ensure smooth operation of your mower. • To avoid damage to mower or cutting blades, keep area to be mowed free from debris. • For best results, regularly apply lubricant to mower’s cutting surfaces, cutting reel axle shaft and wheels. WA R N I N G Clean any grinding compound or debris from the cutter bar blade, reel blade, pinions and pawls. SHARPENING THE CUTTING BLADES: • Spread a thin layer of lapping compound on the front edge of the reel blades.
LIMITED FOUR-YEAR WARRANTY GREENWORKS™ hereby warranties this product, to the original purchaser with proof of purchase, for a period of four (4) 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.
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PARTS LIST ITEM NO. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 PART NO. N-1 N-2 N-3 N-4 N-5 N-6 N-7 N-8 N-9 N-10 N-11 N-12 N-13 N-14 N-15 N-16 N-17 N-18 N-19 N-20 N-21 N-22 N-23 N-24 N-25 N-26 N-27 N-28 N-29 N-30 N-31 N-32 N-33 N-34 N-35 N-36 N-37 N-38 N-39 N-40 N-41 DESCRIPTION Support (L) Support (R) Wheel support board Cylinder-blade assy. Top push handle Middle handle Lower handle Housing assy. Cutting bar assy.
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