Sears Craftsman C935-355180 Manuel D'utilisation page 9

REMOVING AND ATTACHING BLADES: (FIG. 9, 10, 11)
1. RELEASE SWITCH LEVER TO TURN MOWER OFF, WAIT FOR THE BLADE
TO STOP, AND UNPLUG MOWER!
2. Use a piece of 2x4 wood (about 2 feet long) to keep blade from turning while removing
blade nut.
3. Wear gloves. Position wood and remove nut as shown in Figure 9.
4. Remove lower blade spacer, lower insulator washer and blade. (Figure 10)
5. When replacing sharpened or new blade on shoulder of fan, make sure the "GRASS
SIDE" identification on the blade is facing the ground. Place lower insulator washer
over shoulder of the fan. Now place lower blade spacer and the blade nut on the shaft.
NOTE: Align flats of shaft with flats in lower insulator washer and lower the blade space.
Position wood to keep shaft from turning (Figure 11) and then securely tighten
blade nut.
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LUBRICATION
No lubrication is necessary. Do not oil the wheels. They have plastic bearing
surface which require no lubrication.
STORAGE
CLEANING AND STORAGE
Warning! Be sure the tool is unplugged.
Remove and clean any debris from the outside of the mower and inside of
guard before storage. Store under cover. See MAINTENANCE section.
NOTE: Do not store the tool on or adjacent to fertilizers or chemicals. Such
storage can cause rapid corrosion to metal parts.
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PREVENTING CORROSION
Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain agents that greatly accelerate
the corrosion of metals. If you use the tool in areas where fertilizers or
chemicals have been used, the tool should be cleaned immediately
afterwards. Wipe all exposed parts with a damp cloth. You may lubricate
only metal parts with a light petroleum based oil. Do not lubricate wheels.
Cleaning out the underside of the mower is done easiest immediately after
mowing (ENSURE MOWER IS UNPLUGGED AND BLADE HAS
STOPPED). A rag, crumpled newspaper or paper towels, can be used to
wipe out caked clippings. A clean mowing deck improves the efficiency of the
blade and maintains high performance. When cleaning, DO NOT immerse
tool in water or squirt it with a hose or pressure washer. Use only mild soap
and damp cloth to clean the mower. Never let any liquid get inside the
mower; never immerse any part of the mower into a liquid.
CAUTION: DO NOT POUR OR SPRAY WATER ON
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THE MOWER IN AN ATTEMPT TO CLEAN IT.
SERVICE and ADJUSTMENTS
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SHARPENING AND BALANCING THE BLADE: (FIG. 12 & 13)
1. Be sure the switch lever is released and the blade has stopped and the cord
unplugged before removing the blade.
2. Remove blade from mower. See instructions for removing and attaching blade.
3. Secure blade in a vise as shown in Figure 12.
4. Wear safety glasses and be careful not to cut yourself.
5. Carefully file the cutting edges of the blade with a fine tooth file or sharpening stone.
6. Check balance of blade by placing centre hole in blade over a nail or screwdriver shank,
clamped horizontally in a vise. If either end of the blade rotates down, file off additional
material from that end. Blade is properly balanced when neither end drops. (Figure 13)
7. Replace blade on mower and tighten securely.
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IMPORTANT
To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and
adjustment (including brush inspection and replacement) should be
performed by SEARS Service Centres or other qualified service
organizations, always using Sears replacement parts. When servicing use
ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS.
TROUBLE SHOOTING/CORRECTIVE ACTION GUIDE:
PROBLEM
- Motor will not start
- Motor keeps slowing down
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Runs but poor cut results
- Excess vibration
- Mower is hard to push
- Mower leaves clumps of grass
- Discharge/Bag plugging
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CORRECTIVE ACTION
- Check fuse or circuit breaker to ensure power is to
outlet.
- Check extension cord with another electrical device to
ensure cord is good.
- Call customer service representative 1 800 4 MY HOME
- The underside of the mower may be plugged with
clippings, UNPLUG mower and clean out.
- Grass may be too tall, try pushing at a slower pace, or
raise cut height.
- Check blade sharpness and balance, and correct if
required.
- If mulching, it may be too much grass, UNPLUG mower
and attach discharge chute to disperse grass.
- The blade may be dull, unplug mower and carefully
check for sharpness.
- Blade may be damaged (bent or badly chipped),
UNPLUG mower and replace if necessary.
- Grass may be too high or thick for cutting height,
UNPLUG mower and raise cutting height.
- Blade may be loose, UNPLUG mower and check blade
for tightness.
- Blade may be bent or badly chipped, UNPLUG mower
and replace if necessary.
- Blade may be unbalanced. Refer to blade balancing
section of instruction manual.
- Mower is too close to the ground with the amount of
grass being cut, UNPLUG mower and raise cutting
height.
- UNPLUG mower and check wheels and axles to
ensure all are rotating easily.
- Too much grass, UNPLUG mower and raise cutting
height.
- If mulching, it may be too much grass, UNPLUG mower
and attach discharge chute to disperse grass
- UNPLUG mower and carefully check blade for
sharpness.
- Grass may be too wet to cut. Wait for grass to dry.
- Grass may be too wet, try again when grass is dry.
- Too much grass, UNPLUG mower and raise cutting
height.