Snapper 20SPWM48 User manual

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20" 48V Cordless Self-propelled Mower

2691565 & 80076017 / 20SPWM48

1688022 / 20SPWM48K

Read all safety rules and instructions carefully before operating this tool.

Owner’s Manual

TOLL-FREE HELPLINE: 1-800-317-7833

www.snapper.com

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Product Specications..............................................................................2

Safety Information....................................................................................3

Symbols...................................................................................................8

Features and Controls............................................................................10

Assembly ...............................................................................................11

Operation...............................................................................................18

Maintenance ..........................................................................................25

Environmentally Safe Battery Disposal...................................................29

Troubleshooting......................................................................................30

Warranty ................................................................................................31

Exploded View .......................................................................................34

Parts List................................................................................................35

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

48 V 20" CORDLESS SELF-PROPELLED MOWER

Battery type ................................................................48 V Lithium-ion

No-load speed .....................................................................2800 RPM

Self propelled speed ....................................2.3-4.44 fps (0.7-1.35 m/s)

Deck size .........................................................................20” (50.8 cm)

Height adjustments .....................................1 3/8 - 3 3/4” (3.5 - 9.5 cm)

Torque (for the blade bolt)..................................24-27 lb-ft (33-37 Nm)

Functions .............................. 3-in-1: Mulch, side discharge or rear bag

Weight (without battery) ................................................60 lbs (27.2 kg)

CONTENTS

Disclaimer: *Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a

workload) is 48 volts. Nominal voltage is 43.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

This mower is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.

Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious

injury or death.

WARNING

When using electric lawn mowers, basic safety precautions should always be

followed to reduce the risk of re, electric shock, and personal injury, including

the following:

1. GENERAL OPERATION

•Avoid Dangerous Environment – Don’t use lawn mowers in damp or wet

locations.

•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 that can get caught

in moving parts. The wearing of protective gloves and safety footwear is

recommended.

•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 – Do not operate the mower when you are tired. Pay attention to

what you are doing. Use common sense.

•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.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

•Keep safety devices (guards, shields, switches etc.) in place and working.

•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:

i) Stop lawn mower. Release the switch.

ii) Remove battery.

iii) Inspect for damage.

iv) Repair any damage before restarting and operating the lawn mower.

•Use identical replacement blades only.

•Do not charge lawn mower in rain, or in wet locations.

•Remove or disconnect battery before servicing, cleaning, or removing

material from the lawn mower.

•Use only approved replacement batteries, other batteries may cause injury

or damage to the mower. For use only with Briggs & Stratton batteries

BSB2AH48 or BSB5AH48 and Briggs & Stratton charger BS2AC48.

•Do not dispose of the battery in a re. The cell may explode. Check with

local codes for possible special disposal instructions.

•Do not open or mutilate the battery. Released electrolyte is corrosive and

may cause damage to the eyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.

•Exercise care in handling batteries in order not to short the battery with

conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, and keys. The battery or

conductor may overheat and cause burns.

•Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the

manual(s) before starting.

•Only allow responsible adults who are familiar with the instructions to

operate this machine.

•Clear the area of objects such as rocks, wire, toys, etc., which could be

thrown by the blade. Stay behind the handle when the engine (motor) is

running.

•Be sure the area is clear of bystanders before operating. Stop machine if

anyone enters the area.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

•Do not operate machine barefooted or while wearing sandals. Always wear

substantial footwear.

•Do not pull machine backward unless absolutely necessary. Always look

down and behind before and while moving backward.

•Never direct discharged material toward anyone. Avoid discharging material

against a wall or obstruction. Material may ricochet back toward the

operator. Stop the blade when crossing gravel surfaces.

•Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher, discharge guard,

rear guard, or other safety protective devices in place and working.

•Never leave a running machine unattended.

•Stop the motor and wait until the blade comes to a complete stop before

removing the grass catcher or unclogging the chute.

•Operate machine only in daylight or good articial light.

•Do not operate machine while under the inuence of alcohol or drugs.

•Never operate mower in wet grass. Always be sure of your footing; walk,

never run.

•Disengage the drive system, if so equipped, before starting the motor.

•If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the motor and check

for the cause immediately. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.

•Always wear eye protection when operating machine.

•See manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation and installation of

accessories. Only use accessories approved by the manufacturer.

2. SLOPE OPERATION

•Slopes are a major factor related to slip and fall accidents, which can result

in severe injury. Operation on all slopes requires extra caution. If you feel

uneasy on a slope, do not mow it.

•Mow across the face of slopes; never up and down. Exercise extreme

caution when changing direction on slopes.

•Watch for holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, or other hidden objects. Uneven terrain

could cause a slip and fall accident. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

•Do not mow on wet grass or excessively steep slopes. Poor footing could

cause a slip and fall accident.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

3. CHILDREN

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of

children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity.

Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.

•Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a

responsible adult.

•Stay alert, and turn the mower off if a child or any other person enters the

mowing area.

•Never allow children to operate the machine

•Use extreme care when approaching blind corners, doorways, shrubs,

trees, or other objects that may obscure your view of a child who may run

into the path of the mower.

4. SERVICE

•Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight in order to be sure that the equipment

is in safe working condition.

•Never remove or tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation

regularly. Never do anything to interfere with the intended function of a

safety device or to reduce the protection provided by a safety device.

•Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or other debris build up. Allow machine

to cool before storing.

•After striking a foreign object, stop the motor. Thoroughly inspect the mower

for any damage. Repair any damage before operating the mower.

•Never make any adjustments or repairs with the motor running.

•Always remove battery pack from mowers before adjusting, cleaning, or

repairing.

•Check grass catcher components and the discharge guard frequently and

replace with manufacturer’s recommended parts, when necessary.

•Mower blades are sharp, and can cut. Wrap the blades or wear gloves, and

use extra caution when servicing.

•Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary.

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SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING(PROPOSITION65)

This product contains a chemical known to the state of California to cause

cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other

construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth

defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

• Lead from lead-based paints,

• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and

• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

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 lter out microscopic particles.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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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 DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

V Volts Voltage

A Amperes Current

Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)

W Watt Power

min Minutes Time

Alternating

Current Type of current

Direct

Current Type or a characteristic of current

No Load

Speed Rational speed, at no load

Class II

Construction Double-insulated construction

/min Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits

etc., per minute

Wet

Conditions

Alert

Do not expose to rain or use in damp

locations.

Read The

Operator’s

Manual

To reduce the risk of injury,user must read

and understand operator’s manual before

using this product.

Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety.

Eye

Protection

Always wear eye protection with side shields

marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 when

operating this equipment.

SYMBOLS

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SYMBOLS

Keep Hands

and Feet

Away

Keep hands and feet away from blade and

cutting area.

No Reach Do not reach hands or feet under mower

deck.

No Slope Do not operate on inclines greater than 15º.

Mow across the face of slopes, never up and

down.

Keep

Bystanders

Away Keep all bystanders at least 100 ft. away.

Ricochet Pay attention that bystanders are not injured

through foreign objects thrown from the

mower.

The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of

risk associated with this product.

SYMBOLS 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.

CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation,

which, if not avoided, may result in minor or

moderate injury.

CAUTION (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a

situation that may result in property damage.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Fig. 1

Read this operator's manual and safety rules before operating your mower.

Compare the illustration in Figure 1 to your mower in order to familiarize

yourself with the location of various controls and adjustments. Save this

manual for future reference.

FEATURES AND CONTROLS

Lower handle

Grass catcher bag

Rear cover

Height adjustment

lever Battery door

Side discharge

cover

Rear wheel

Mulching plug

Side

discharge

chute

Front wheel

Safety lock-out

button

Bail lever

Upper handle

Self-Propel

Speed

Controls

Self propel

lever

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