ITEM #0506579 21 IN., 13 AMP CORDED ELECTRIC LAWN MOWER MODEL #KM210-06 Français p. 22 KOBALT® and the K Design® are registered trademarks of LF, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Español p. 43 ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE Serial Number Purchase Date Questions, problems, missing parts? Before returning to your retailer, call our customer service department at 1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258), 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., EST, Monday - Friday. kobalttools.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 Package Contents................................................................................................................. 3 Safety Information................................................................................................................. 6 Preparation ........................................................................................................................... 10 Know your Lawn Mower.............................................................
PACKAGE CONTENTS B C D A PART A B C D DESCRIPTION Lawn mower Mulching plug Side discharge chute Grass catcher bag QUANTITY 1 1 1 1 kobalttools.
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. SYMBOLS V A Hz W Hrs. DESIGNATION / EXPLANATION Volts Amperes Hertz Watts Hours Precautions that involve your safety. To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand user’s manual before using this product. Wear eye and head protection when operating this equipment.
SYMBOLS WARNING • To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you have read this Owner’s Manual thoroughly and understand it completely. If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in this Owner’s Manual, do not use this product. Call 1-888-356-2258 for assistance. The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.
SAFETY INFORMATION Please read and understand this entire manual before attempting to assemble, operate or install the product. • Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference and consult it regularly. • Become familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the mower and how to disengage the power in an emergency. • Do not allow anyone to operate this mower until they have read and understood the instructions.
SAFETY INFORMATION • Many injuries occur as a result of the mower being pulled over the operator’s foot during a fall caused by slipping or tripping. Do not operate this mower in bare feet or while wearing sandals or lightweight (e.g.: canvas) shoes. Do not hold on to the mower if you are falling. Release the handle immediately. • Never pull the mower back toward you while you are walking. If you must back the mower away these steps: • Step back from the mower in order to fully extend your arms.
SAFETY INFORMATION • Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments, because you could lose your footing or balance. • Do not mow a slope that has an angle of greater than 15° as determined using the slope gauge. • Do not mow wet or damp grass. Unstable footing can cause slipping. Children • Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not aware of the presence of children. Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult.
SAFETY INFORMATION • The grass catcher components, discharge cover, and trail shield are subject to wear and damage, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. As a safety precaution, check the components frequently and immediately replace any parts that show signs of wear or that are cracked or broken. Use original equipment manufacturer’s parts only, as listed in this manual. • When it is not in use, store the mower indoors in a dry area, locked up or out of the reach of children.
SAFETY INFORMATION Slope gauge • Use this page as a guide in order to identify slopes that cannot be mowed safely. • Do not use the lawn mower on these slopes. • Sight and hold this edge level with a vertical tree. • Fold on the dotted line. This represents a slope of 15°.
KNOW YOUR LAWN MOWER E F M G K L I H J PART E F G H I J K L M DESCRIPTION Upper handle Handle knobs Cam locks Hanger hooks Rod Side discharge cover Rear discharge cover Height adjustment lever Cord retainer QUANTITY 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 kobalttools.
ELECTRICAL WARNING The double insulated system is intended to protect the user from shock resulting from a break in the tool’s internal insulation. Observe all normal safety precautions to avoid electrical shock. Electrical connection This product has a precision-built electric motor. It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 V, AC only (normal household current), 60 Hz. Do not operate this product on direct current (DC).
ELECTRICAL **Ampere rating (on product data plate) 0-2.0 2.1-3.4 3.5-5.0 5.1-7.0 7.1-12.0 12.1-16.0 Cord Length Wire Size (A.W.G.) 25 ft. 16 16 16 16 14 14 50 ft. 16 16 16 14 14 12 100 ft. 16 16 14 12 10 – **Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit. NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge WARNING • Keep the extension cord clear of the working area. Position the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber, tools, or other obstructions while you are working with a power tool.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1b. Tighten the upper handle with the cam locks (G) on both sides. 1b Tighten the lower handle with the handle knobs (F) on both sides. If the connection is not stiff, hand tighten the handle knobs (F). Open Close G Note: Do not overtighten the handle knobs (F). It could cause cam locks (G) to break. Close Open Open F Close Open Close 2. Installing the grass catcher bag 2 • Lift the rear discharge cover (K).
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 4. Installing the side discharge chute • • Lift the side discharge cover (J). Align the grooves on the side discharge chute (C) with the pins on the underside of the cover. • Lower the side discharge chute until the hooks on the mower deck are secured in the openings in the side discharge chute. • 4 J C Release the side discharge chute and side discharge cover. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2. Cutting height adjustment When shipped, the wheels on the mower are set to a low-cutting position. Before using the mower 2 L height best suited for your lawn. The average lawn should be between 1-1/2 in. to 2 in. during cool months and between 2 in. and 3-1/2 in. during hot months. To adjust the blade height: • To raise the blade height, grasp the height adjustment lever (L) and move it toward the back of the mower.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Mowing the lawn Note: A sharp blade will greatly enhance the performance of the mower, especially when cutting high grass. Be sure to check the blade and to sharpen it at least once per year, as described in the Care and Maintenance section. • Verify that the lawn is free of stones, sticks, wires, and other objects that could damage the blades, the lawn mower, or the motor.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Emptying the grass catcher bag • Release the bail switch to turn the mower off and wait for the blade to come to a complete stop. Unplug the mower. • Lift the rear chute cover. • Lift the grass catcher bag by its handle to remove from mower. • Empty grass clippings. • Lift the rear chute cover and reinstall the grass catcher bag as described earlier in this manual.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE • Remove the blade nut, the square washer, the insulator washer, and the blade. • To re-install the blade, position the blade with the cutting edges toward the ground. Assemble the blade nut, the square washer, and the insulator washer as shown. Using a 15-mm socket or wrench, turn the blade nut clockwise in order to secure the blade. Note: Be sure to replace the parts in the exact order in which they were removed.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM The handle is not in position. POSSIBLE CAUSE 1. Carriage bolts are not seated properly. 2. Handle bar is not tightened. The mower does not start. 1. The extension cord is not connected to the mower plug. 2. The extension cord is not connected to the power source. 3. The control switch is defective. CORRECTIVE ACTION 1. Adjust the height of the handle and make sure the carriage bolts are seated properly. 2. Tighten cam locks. 1.
REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST For replacement parts, call our customer service department at 1-888-3KOBALT (1-888-356-2258), 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., EST, Monday - Friday. AA BB EE CC FF PART AA BB CC DD EE FF GG DESCRIPTION Grass bag Cam lever assembly Cam lever knob Front wheel Rear wheel Mulch plug DD GG PART # 311051163 31102467-4 341101161 3410438 341061161 341071161 34104236 Printed in China Kobalt® is a registered trademark of LF, LLC. All Rights Reserved. kobalttools.
