3. Sharpen cutting edges on both ends of the
blade to keep it balanced, removing equal
amounts of material from both ends.
To SharPEN bladE iN a viSE (See o)
1. Be sure the switch lever is released, the
blade has stopped and the safety key
removed before removing the blade.
2. Remove blade from mower.
See instructions for removing
and attaching blade.
3. Secure blade O-1 in a vise O-2.
4. Wear safety glasses and
heavy work gloves.
5. Carefully file the cutting edges
of the blade with a fine tooth file
O-3 or sharpening stone.
6. Check balance of blade. See
instructions for blade balancing.
7. Replace blade on mower and tighten
securely. Refer to instructions below.
bladE balaNCiNg (See P)
Check balance of blade by placing
center hole in blade (P-1) over a nail
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or screwdriver shank (P-2), clamped
horizontally in a vise (P-3). If either
end of the blade rotates downward, file
that end. Blade is properly balanced when
neither end drops and the blade stays level.
bladE maiNTENaNCE (See Q & r)
Replace your metal blade after 50 hours
mowing or 2 years, which ever is the
sooner-regardless of condition.
Follow these procedures to remove and
replace the blade. You will need garden
TROUBLE SHOOTING
ProblEm
1. Mower doesn't run
when switch lever is
activated.
Cordless self-propelled lawn mower
A. Check to make sure safety key has been installed and is fully seated
and that button on switch housing is being completely pushed.
B. Release switch lever to turn mower off. Remove safety key, turn
mower over and check that blade is free to turn. Clear any obstruction.
If not free, return to an authorized servicer. Blade should turn freely.
C. Has battery been fully charged? Plug in charger and wait for green
light to come on.
gloves (not provided) and a spanner wrench
(not provided) to remove the blade. Hold the
blade (R-2) and unscrew the blade nut (R-5)
counter-clockwise using a spanner wrench.
Remove blade nut (R-5), square washer (R-4),
insulator washer (R-3), and blade (R-2).
To re-assemble, first position the blade
with the cutting edges towards the
ground. Assemble the components.
Ensure that the edges of the insulator
washer hook over the edge of the blade.
Align the flats on the square washer
(R-4) with the flats on the shaft.
Then securely tighten the blade nut.
NoTE: If the blade and insulator
washer (R-3) are cracked or damaged,
replace with new ones.
STORAGE (See S)
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, press the handle
height adjustment knob, and fold
the upper handle forward.
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