frequent sharpening may be required.
REPLACE A BENT OR DAMAGED BLADE
IMMEDIATELY.
wHEN sHarPENiNg THE bladE:
1. Make sure blade remains balanced.
2. Sharpen blade at the original cutting angle.
3. Sharpen cutting edges on both ends of
blade, removing equal amounts of material
from both ends.
TO sHarPEN bladE iN a visE (see fig.
l)
1. Be sure the Switch Lever(2) is released, the
blade has stopped and the Safety Key(6)
removed before removing the blade.
2. Remove Blade from mower. See
instructions for removing and attaching
blade.
3. Secure Blade L-1 in a vise L-2.
4. Wear safety glasses and gloves and be
careful not to cut yourself.
5. Carefully file the cutting edges of the blade
with a fine tooth file L-3 or sharpening
stone.
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6. Check balance of blade. See instructions
below for Blade balancing.
7. Replace Blade on mower and tighten
securely. Refer to instructions below.
bladE balaNCiNg (see fig. m)
Check balance of blade by placing center hole
in blade M-1 over a nail or screwdriver shank
M-2, clamped horizontally in a vise M-3. If
either
end of the blade rotates downward, file that
end. The blade is properly balanced when
neither end drops.
bladE maiNTENaNCE (see fig. N1, N2)
Replace your metal Blade(16) after 50 hours
mowing or 2 years, which ever comes first,
regardless of condition.
Follow these procedures to remove and
replace the blade. You will need garden gloves
(not provided) and a spanner wrench (not
provided) to remove the blade. Hold the Blade
and unscrew the Blade Bolt (15) counter-
clockwise using a spanner wrench, and then
remove blade.
3-in-1 Cordless lawn mower
To re-assemble, position the Blade with the
cutting edges towards the ground. Then
securely tighten the Blade Bolt.
STORAGE: (See Fig. O1,
O2)
Stop the mower and always remove the
safety key. Clean the exterior of the machine
thoroughly using a soft brush and cloth. Do
not use water, solvents or polishes. Remove
all grass and debris, especially from the
ventilation slots.
Turn the machine on its side and clean the
blade area. If grass cuttings are compacted
in the blade area, remove with a wooden or
plastic implement.
Store the mower in a dry place. Do not place
other objects on top of the mower.
To aid storage, release the Locking Cam Lever,
and rotate or fold the Upper Handle forward.
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