Task Force 26153 Operator's Manual

Manual is about: 20 in. (50.8cm) REEL MOWER

Summary of 26153

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    Tm read your operator’s manual completely and carefully before attempting to set up or operate your new reel mower. All operators of this equipment should read and understand all safety rules printed on the machine and in this operator’s manual before use. Caution - for your safety notice: on the na...

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    Table of contents product specifications product specifications safety information care and maintenance assembly instructions operation 8 checking the adjustments 9 limited two-year warranty 10 parts diagram 11/12 20 in. (50.8cm) reel mower item no 289835 cutting path height adjustments wheel qty we...

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    3 never place hands, fingers or feet inside the reel. Although a motor does not power this mower, when the wheels turn the reel spins and can cut. Never mow when grass is wet as it can be slippery. Do not use the reel mower while barefoot or while wearing sandals. Walk behind, never run, while using...

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    4 assembly instructions 1. Top handle 2. Center handle pieces 3. Left lower handle 4. Right lower handle 5. Foam grip 6. 7. Flat washer 8. Locknuts tools required fig. 1 before attempting to assemble, empty carton and compare parts with parts list below. Packing list 1-top handle, 2-center handle pi...

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    Assembling the handle: note: do not completely tighten bolts until assembly is complete. 1. Insert the two center handle pieces (2) into the left and right side of the top handle (1) and secure with two (6) , flat washer (7) and locknuts ( 8) provided. (fig.2) 2. Connect the right lower handle (4) w...

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    Attaching the handle to the mower base:(fig:5) 6 1. 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. Assembly instructions fig.5 1 2.

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    1 assembly instructions 7 fig. 6 fig. 7 fig. 8 fig. 9 attaching the grass collection bag: (fig.6,7,8,9) 1. Remove bag and all components from the packaging (fig.6) 2. Open the hinged grass bag brackets on both the left and right side of the bag and push the center mount washer forward to lock open t...

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    Cutting height adjustments: (fig.10) the cutting height of the mower adjusts from 1-5/8 - 2-5/8 in. (4.3-6.8cm) with 9 positions for adjustment height by adjustment levers to the required position. To achieve the lowest cutting position, one at a time, move the the adjustment levers on both sides, l...

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    Mower blade adjustments: (fig. 12) warning: blades are extremely sharp. To avoid injury, do not touch blades when making note: blades are factory adjusted. Misalignment can occur, often caused by blades being too loose or too tight. This can cause an uneven cut each end of the cutting bar is adjuste...

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    Two-year limited warranty the manufacturer warranties that this product is free from defects in material and workmanship for two (2) years from the date of the original purchase by the original purchaser only. This warranty is not transferable and does not cover: products sold damaged or incomplete,...

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    Parts diagram 11.

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    Parts diagram list 12 item description qty 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 42 43 44 45 46 top handle washer Ø 6 locknuts 1/4 x 20 carriage bolts 1/4 x 1-3/8’’ middle handle(r) middle handle(l) bottom handle(l) bottom h...