Maintenance; Cleaning The Mower; Removing The Blade - Skil PM4910-00 Guide D'utilisation

MAINTENANCE

WARNING
WARNING
Periodically inspect the entire product for damaged, missing, or loose parts such as screws,
nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not operate this product
until all missing or damaged parts are replaced. Please contact customer service or an
authorized service center for assistance.
Contact a SKIL Factory Service Center or Authorized SKIL Service Station for help .

Cleaning the mower

WARNING
The underside of mower deck should be cleaned after each use, as grass clippings, leaves,
dirt and other debris will accumulate. This accumulation is undesirable, as it will promote rust
and corrosion.
Remove any build-up of grass and leaves on or around the rear wheel drive shaft (self-propel
mower only) and motor fan (do not use water). Wipe the mower clean with a damp cloth.
WARNING
damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.

Removing the Blade

WARNING
maintenance on the mower blade. Always remove the battery pack when servicing or
transporting the mower.
NOTICE: The following tools (not included with the mower) are required for replacing the
blade:
9/16'' (14mm) wrench
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Torque wrench
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Manual screwdriver or metal rod with a diameter of 5/16'' (8mm)
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Manual screwdriver or metal rod with a diameter of 1/4'' (6.35mm) or less.
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1. Stop the motor; remove the battery pack from the mower.
2. Turn the mower on its side.
3. While wearing protective gloves, place a metal rod (e.g., a 3.5'' length screw bit) with
diameter of 5/16'' (8mm) into the fixing hole to act as a stabilizer.
NOTICE: If the bolt rotates with the motor shaft when loosening the bolt, turn the fan by hand
to align the through holes in the fan with the holes in the blade, and place another metal rod
(e.g., a 3.5'' length screw bit) with diameter less than 1/4'' (6.35mm) into the aligned holes to
act as another stabilizer (Fig. 17).
4. Use a 9/16'' (14mm) wrench to turn the blade bolt counterclockwise to loosen it.
5. While wearing protective gloves, remove the bolt, outer flange and the blade (Fig. 18).
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To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack
from the tool before cleaning or performing any maintenance .
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts . Use of any
other parts could create a hazard or cause product damage .
Always remove the battery pack from the tool when cleaning or
performing any maintenance .
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products,
penetrating oils, etc. come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can
Always protect your hands by wearing heavy gloves or wrapping the
cutting edges with rags or other materials when performing any