Maintenance - ALM EarthWise 60420 Manuel De L'utilisateur

WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use
of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product
damage.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust.
If environment is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic
parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage
from various types of commercial solvents and
may be damaged by their use. Use clean
cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken, or
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.
Periodically check all nuts and bolts for proper tightness to
ensure safe operation of the mower.
Remove any buildup of grass and leaves on or around the
motor cover. Wipe the mower clean with a dry cloth occa-
sionally. Do not use water.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this product are lubricated with a
sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the
unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no
further bearing lubrication is required.
At the beginning and end of each mowing season:

Lubricate the springs on the rear discharge door with
light oil.

Lubricate the height adjustment lever and related
hardware with light oil.

Remove the wheels and lubricate the surface of the
axle bolt and the inner surface of the wheel with light
oil.

Remove the blade and blade hub assembly and lubri-
cate the motor shaft with light oil or engine oil. See
Replacing the Cutting Blade for instructions on
removing the blade.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
Always protect hands by wearing heavy gloves and/or wrap-
ping the cutting edges of the blade with rags and other ma-
terial when performing blade maintenance. Failure to heed
this warning could result in serious personal injury.
DANGER:
Before performing any maintenance, make sure the battery
is removed from the battery compartment and the switch
key is removed. Failure to heed this warning could result in
serious personal injury.
REPLACING THE CUTTING BLADE
See figures 12-13
NOTES: Only use identical replacement blades

Stop the motor and remove the switch key. Allow the
blade to come to a complete stop. Remove battery from
the battery compartment.

Turn the mower on its side

Wedge a block of wood between the blade and mower
deck to prevent the blade from turning.

Loosen the blade nut using a 15mm wrench or socket
(not provided)

Remove the blade nut, spacer, blade insulator, and
blade

Make certain the fan assembly is pushed completely
against the motor shaft.
15
BLADE
WRENCH
BLOCK OF WOOD
Fig. 12