MTD RM 380 Mode D'emploi page 6

Maintenance
Care and storage
Clean the mower after each use with a hand brush and store in a
dry location. The ball bearing, roller axle and the cutting edges of
the blades should be treated with environmentally safe, biodegra-
dable spray oil once a year.
Adjusting the lower blade
z You must readjust the blade if the mower no longer cuts the
lawn uniformly and cleanly.
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Caution:
Wear protective gloves.
z Turn over the mower as illustrated. Adjust by loosening or
tightening the two lock nuts (3) on the bottom blade (4).
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Notes:
z Required tools: Spanner (wrench) 10 mm AF.
z Turn the lock nut (3) to the left: The clearance to the bla-
de cylinder (5) increases.
z Turn the lock nut (3) to the right: The clearance to the
blade cylinder (5) decreases.
Warranty
The warranty rules issued by our company or the importer apply
to every country. As part of the warranty, we remedy malfunctions
on your appliance free of charge provided that this malfunction is
caused by a material or manufacturing defect. In the event of a
warranty claim, please turn to your dealer or the nearest branch
office.
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Contactless setting (Model "A/B")
z Push a paper strip (80g) between the lower blade and the
blade spindle (6). Turn the stop nuts (3) as far to the left or
right until the paper strip can be withdrawn by "suction". The
paper strip must not jam or tear when being withdrawn.
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Note:
If problem-free cutting results are not obtained, in spite of
adjustment as prescribed, then the blade spindle, and/or the
bottom blade must be checked (see maintenance).
Contact setting (Model "C")
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Caution:
Wear protective gloves.
z The adjustment is correct if a piece of paper between the bla-
de spindle and the lower blade is cut cleanly. To do this turn
the blade cylinder by hand.
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Note:
If problem-free cutting results are not obtained, in spite of
adjustment as prescribed, then the blade spindle, and/or the
bottom blade must be checked (see maintenance).
Repairs
z All other repairs must be performed by a service center
z We recommend: Have your mower thoroughly checked once
a year by approved Service Agent.
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