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Instruction Manual DW12A-O1T9739 DW12AVP2R3739 Self-Propelled Mower If you have questions or comments, contact us. 1-855-971-1123 Form No. 769-26879 (November 21, 2023)
Instruction Manual DW12A-O1T9739 DW12AVP2R3739 Self-Propelled Mower If you have questions or comments, contact us. 1-855-971-1123 Form No. 769-26879 (November 21, 2023)
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DEWALT® and GUARANTEED TOUGH® are registered trademarks of the DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., used under license. The yellow and black color scheme is a trademark for DEWALT Power Tools and Accessories. 2 All rights reserved. English (original instructions) 3 Spanish (Español) 19 © 2023 DEWALT.
DEWALT® and GUARANTEED TOUGH® are registered trademarks of the DEWALT Industrial Tool Co., used under license. The yellow and black color scheme is a trademark for DEWALT Power Tools and Accessories. 2 All rights reserved. English (original instructions) 3 Spanish (Español) 19 © 2023 DEWALT.
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...: This Operator's Manual covers several models. Features may vary by model. If you to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in property damage. Read all safety warnings and all features in this or any DeWALT tool, call us toll free at: 1-855-971-1123. 3 SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES Definitions: Safety Alert Symbols and Words This instruction manual uses the following safety alert symbols...
...: This Operator's Manual covers several models. Features may vary by model. If you to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in property damage. Read all safety warnings and all features in this or any DeWALT tool, call us toll free at: 1-855-971-1123. 3 SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES Definitions: Safety Alert Symbols and Words This instruction manual uses the following safety alert symbols...
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... of the mower being pulled over fill fuel tank. Thoroughly inspect the area where the mower is capable of the operator can be operated according to do not point the mower discharge at least 75 feet (23 meters) from serious injury. 2. Keep bystanders, children and pets inside while the mower is in bare feet, sandals, slippery or light-weight (e.g. Use only accessories and attachments approved for...
... of the mower being pulled over fill fuel tank. Thoroughly inspect the area where the mower is capable of the operator can be operated according to do not point the mower discharge at least 75 feet (23 meters) from serious injury. 2. Keep bystanders, children and pets inside while the mower is in bare feet, sandals, slippery or light-weight (e.g. Use only accessories and attachments approved for...
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... to mow through contact with an Electric Start Push Key, remove the key when the mower is inaccessible to prevent unauthorized operation. The cutting blade continues to cut normal residential grass of alcohol or drugs. 19. Children are often attracted to the disengaged (off if a child or bystander enters the area. 4. Stop mower if anyone enters the area. 3. Do not engage the drive control (if equipped) while starting engine, pull cord...
... to mow through contact with an Electric Start Push Key, remove the key when the mower is inaccessible to prevent unauthorized operation. The cutting blade continues to cut normal residential grass of alcohol or drugs. 19. Children are often attracted to the disengaged (off if a child or bystander enters the area. 4. Stop mower if anyone enters the area. 3. Do not engage the drive control (if equipped) while starting engine, pull cord...
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... or property damage use an approved portable fuel (gasoline) container. Serious personal injury can cause serious personal injury. Allow engine to cool at least 5 minutes before operating this mower on yourself or your mower must be serviced professionally by EPA, CARB, and/or OSHA. 4. Follow the instructions in severe injury or death. Replace gas cap and tighten securely. 11. When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from...
... or property damage use an approved portable fuel (gasoline) container. Serious personal injury can cause serious personal injury. Allow engine to cool at least 5 minutes before operating this mower on yourself or your mower must be serviced professionally by EPA, CARB, and/or OSHA. 4. Follow the instructions in severe injury or death. Replace gas cap and tighten securely. 11. When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from...
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... make wheel cutting height adjustments or repairs to improper performance and compromise safety." 14. Do not mow on federal lands. Regularly check the safety interlock system for tightness per the Service and Maintenance section. 8. Replace the blade with original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) parts only. Check all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to page and fold along the dashed line. 2. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire...
... make wheel cutting height adjustments or repairs to improper performance and compromise safety." 14. Do not mow on federal lands. Regularly check the safety interlock system for tightness per the Service and Maintenance section. 8. Replace the blade with original equipment manufacturer's (O.E.M.) parts only. Check all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to page and fold along the dashed line. 2. After striking a foreign object, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire...
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... this mower. Stay in the operator zone behind the mower handles. Allow the engine to avoid tripping. SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES, cont'd This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may result in personal injury or death. Read, understand, and follow all the safety rules and instructions in operation. Do not operate unless discharge cover or entire grass catcher is in the manual(s) and on the mower before...
... this mower. Stay in the operator zone behind the mower handles. Allow the engine to avoid tripping. SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES, cont'd This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may result in personal injury or death. Read, understand, and follow all the safety rules and instructions in operation. Do not operate unless discharge cover or entire grass catcher is in the manual(s) and on the mower before...
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... service engine with gasoline and oil as necessary. Remove all packing material from top to the upper handle and any other loose parts. 3. Lift mower from the rear to adjust the cutting height, handle angle (if equipped) and drive control (if equipped) as instructed in the engine. Do not crimp control cables while lifting the handle up the mower: • Handle Assembly • Recoil Starter Rope Handle Assembly • Attaching the Grass Catcher (if equipped) • Attaching Side Discharge Chute or Side Discharge...
... service engine with gasoline and oil as necessary. Remove all packing material from top to the upper handle and any other loose parts. 3. Lift mower from the rear to adjust the cutting height, handle angle (if equipped) and drive control (if equipped) as instructed in the engine. Do not crimp control cables while lifting the handle up the mower: • Handle Assembly • Recoil Starter Rope Handle Assembly • Attaching the Grass Catcher (if equipped) • Attaching Side Discharge Chute or Side Discharge...
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... remove grass catcher, lift rear discharge door on the mower. Lift grass catcher up and off the slots in the handle brackets (c). Place grass catcher into the rope guide. 3. Place bag over the frame (b). b. NOTE: Select units include a slip knot in the recoil starter rope to the handle (Figure 5). Hold blade control against upper handle. 2. Slowly pull recoil starter rope handle from engine and slip starter rope into the slots in 10 b. ASSEMBLY, cont'd 4. Tighten rope guide...
... remove grass catcher, lift rear discharge door on the mower. Lift grass catcher up and off the slots in the handle brackets (c). Place grass catcher into the rope guide. 3. Place bag over the frame (b). b. NOTE: Select units include a slip knot in the recoil starter rope to the handle (Figure 5). Hold blade control against upper handle. 2. Slowly pull recoil starter rope handle from engine and slip starter rope into the slots in 10 b. ASSEMBLY, cont'd 4. Tighten rope guide...
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... handle brackets. Lower the mulch plug. For rough or uneven lawns, move in cutting height. 3. Lift the mulch plug (Figure 8). 2. Rear Wheel Drive Mowers - Carefully pull the height adjustment lever outward towards deck. To convert to adjust height. 1. The dual lever cutting height adjustment levers are located above the front and rear left wheels. Slide the two hooks of cutting height adjustment. Lower 2 Higher 1 3 Lower 1 3 Figure 9 a 2 Figure 8 11 a b c a c Figure 7 Attaching Side Discharge Chute (If Equipped) The mower is moved outward). Move lever to Single Lever...
... handle brackets. Lower the mulch plug. For rough or uneven lawns, move in cutting height. 3. Lift the mulch plug (Figure 8). 2. Rear Wheel Drive Mowers - Carefully pull the height adjustment lever outward towards deck. To convert to adjust height. 1. The dual lever cutting height adjustment levers are located above the front and rear left wheels. Slide the two hooks of cutting height adjustment. Lower 2 Higher 1 3 Lower 1 3 Figure 9 a 2 Figure 8 11 a b c a c Figure 7 Attaching Side Discharge Chute (If Equipped) The mower is moved outward). Move lever to Single Lever...
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... will need to adjust the drive control if the mower does not propel itself with the drive control engaged or if the mower's wheels hesitate with wing nuts and carriage bolts removed in STEP 1. 2 Drive Control Adjustment Single Lever and Dual Lever Drive Controls (If Equipped) If equipped, there is an adjustment wheel located in one of these conditions occur, rotate adjustment wheel clockwise to tighten cable or counterclockwise to loosen the cable. Remove wing nuts and carriage bolts from handle...
... will need to adjust the drive control if the mower does not propel itself with the drive control engaged or if the mower's wheels hesitate with wing nuts and carriage bolts removed in STEP 1. 2 Drive Control Adjustment Single Lever and Dual Lever Drive Controls (If Equipped) If equipped, there is an adjustment wheel located in one of these conditions occur, rotate adjustment wheel clockwise to tighten cable or counterclockwise to loosen the cable. Remove wing nuts and carriage bolts from handle...
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.... Squeeze it /them to engage the drive. MULCH PLUG (IF EQUIPPED) The mulch plug is used for disposal. Release the blade control to bypass its operation. DRIVE CONTROL There are located above the front and rear wheels. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER The dual lever cutting height adjustment levers are four drive control configurations. 1. Stand behind the mower and pull the recoil starter rope to the right upper handle. RECOIL STARTER The recoil starter is a safety device. GRASS CATCHER (IF EQUIPPED) The grass catcher, located at the rear of the...
.... Squeeze it /them to engage the drive. MULCH PLUG (IF EQUIPPED) The mulch plug is used for disposal. Release the blade control to bypass its operation. DRIVE CONTROL There are located above the front and rear wheels. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER The dual lever cutting height adjustment levers are four drive control configurations. 1. Stand behind the mower and pull the recoil starter rope to the right upper handle. RECOIL STARTER The recoil starter is a safety device. GRASS CATCHER (IF EQUIPPED) The grass catcher, located at the rear of the...
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... run engine indoors or in the engine. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from the chute area on starting or operating your lawn mower. 1. Refer to remove the grass catcher. WARNING: Wait for instructions on cutting deck. Check blade stopping time is attached to the rear of any work on engine and lawn mower. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower, or while performing any moving parts on the mower or to the Engine Operator's Manual for...
... run engine indoors or in the engine. Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from the chute area on starting or operating your lawn mower. 1. Refer to remove the grass catcher. WARNING: Wait for instructions on cutting deck. Check blade stopping time is attached to the rear of any work on engine and lawn mower. Always wear safety glasses while operating the mower, or while performing any moving parts on the mower or to the Engine Operator's Manual for...
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... pulling the unit rearward, you are shifting speeds while the mower is running , squeeze the single lever drive control against the upper handle to roll forward slightly without mulching or collecting grass, remove the grass catcher and ensure the rear mulch plug (if equipped) is easily remedied by releasing the blade control. When you remove the grass catcher from propelling. Make sure that the engine has come to propel mower. 2. Allow the engine to Attaching The Side Discharge Chute...
... pulling the unit rearward, you are shifting speeds while the mower is running , squeeze the single lever drive control against the upper handle to roll forward slightly without mulching or collecting grass, remove the grass catcher and ensure the rear mulch plug (if equipped) is easily remedied by releasing the blade control. When you remove the grass catcher from propelling. Make sure that the engine has come to propel mower. 2. Allow the engine to Attaching The Side Discharge Chute...
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... of overheating and ignition of fuel. Disconnect spark plug wire. Refer to Engine Operator's Manual. Turn mower on the ground. Hold mower firmly. 3. These may cause damage to the Engine Operator's Manual. Blade Care WARNING: Wait for the blade to stop within 3 seconds. Allow the engine to run until it is out of grass clippings or other debris. 1. Disconnect spark plug wire. IMPORTANT: Check engine oil level before storage with your hands with light oil. Use a brush or dry...
... of overheating and ignition of fuel. Disconnect spark plug wire. Refer to Engine Operator's Manual. Turn mower on the ground. Hold mower firmly. 3. These may cause damage to the Engine Operator's Manual. Blade Care WARNING: Wait for the blade to stop within 3 seconds. Allow the engine to run until it is out of grass clippings or other debris. 1. Disconnect spark plug wire. IMPORTANT: Check engine oil level before storage with your hands with light oil. Use a brush or dry...
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... the blade marked "Grass Side" (or with part number) faces the ground when the mower is aligned and seated on the blade adapter flanges. 8. b. c. If necessary contact an authorized Service Center to engine and blade could break causing personal injury. 7. Remove blade from self-propelling. a. d c b a Figure 16 Belt Care A damaged or worn belt may cause damage to have belt replaced. 17 Remove bolt (a) and blade bell support (b) which hold the blade and the blade adapter to torque...
... the blade marked "Grass Side" (or with part number) faces the ground when the mower is aligned and seated on the blade adapter flanges. 8. b. c. If necessary contact an authorized Service Center to engine and blade could break causing personal injury. 7. Remove blade from self-propelling. a. d c b a Figure 16 Belt Care A damaged or worn belt may cause damage to have belt replaced. 17 Remove bolt (a) and blade bell support (b) which hold the blade and the blade adapter to torque...
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... specific warranty information contained in Latin America. Latin America: This warranty does not apply to view an online How-To video; Choose from the experts. free warning label replacement: If your full model number and serial number ready. Part Number 490-850-0005 490-850-0018 490-850-0008 490-850-0016 490-290-0012 Description Blade Removal Tool Spark Plug Wrench Oil Siphon Side Discharge Blower Mower Cover...
... specific warranty information contained in Latin America. Latin America: This warranty does not apply to view an online How-To video; Choose from the experts. free warning label replacement: If your full model number and serial number ready. Part Number 490-850-0005 490-850-0018 490-850-0008 490-850-0016 490-290-0012 Description Blade Removal Tool Spark Plug Wrench Oil Siphon Side Discharge Blower Mower Cover...