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Blade Sharpening
KEEP BLADE SHARP FOR BEST MOWER PERFORMANCE. A
DULL BLADE DOES NOT CUT GRASS CLEANLY.
WARNING:
Use gloves and proper eye protection
while removing, sharpening, and installing blade.
Ensure that safety key and battery packs are removed.
Sharpening the blade twice during a mowing season is
usually sufficient under normal circumstances. Sand causes
the blade to dull quickly. If your lawn has sandy soil, more
frequent sharpening may be required.
REPlACE BEnT OR
DAMAgED BlADE iMMEDiATElY.
When Sharpening the Blade:
• Make sure blade remains balanced.
• Sharpen blade at the original cutting angle.
• Sharpen cutting edges on both ends of blade, removing
equal amounts of material from both ends.
To Sharpen Blade in a Vise: (Fig. R)
1. Be sure the bail handle is released, the blade has
stopped and safety key and battery packs are removed
before removing the blade.
2. Remove blade from mower. See instructions for
Removing and Installing Blade
.
3. Secure blade
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in a vise
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.
4. Wear proper eye protection and gloves and be careful
not to cut yourself.
5. Carefully file the cutting edges of the blade with a fine
tooth file
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or sharpening stone, maintaining the
angle of the original cutting edge.
6. Check balance of blade. See instructions for
Blade Balancing
.
7. Replace blade on mower and tighten securely.
Fig. R
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Blade Balancing (Fig. S)
Check balance of the blade
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by placing center hole in
the blade over a nail or round screwdriver
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, clamped
horizontally in a vise
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. If either end of the blade rotates
downward, file along the sharp edge of that dropping end.
Blade is properly balanced when neither end drops.
Fig. S
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32
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Lubrication
No lubrication is necessary. Do not oil the wheels. They have
plastic bearing surfaces which require no lubrication.
Cleaning
WARNING:
Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with
clean, dry air at least once a week. To minimize the risk
of eye injury, always use ANSI Z87.1 (CAN/CSA Z94.3)
approved eye protection and NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA
approved respiratory protection when performing this.
WARNING:
Never use solvents or other harsh
chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts of
the tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic
materials used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened
only with water and mild soap. Never let any liquid
get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool
into a liquid.
Release bail handle
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to turn mower off, let the blade come
to a stop and then remove batteries and safety key. Clean
out any clippings which may have accumulated on the
underside of the deck. After several uses, check all exposed
fasteners for tightness.
Corrosion
Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain agents which
greatly accelerate the corrosion of metals. If you mow in
areas where fertilizers or chemicals have been used, the
mower should be cleaned immediately afterward as follows:
Release bail handle
5
to turn mower off and remove
batteries and safety key. Wipe all exposed parts with a
damp cloth.
CAUTION:
Do not pour or spray water on the mower
in an attempt to clean it. Do not store the tool on or
adjacent to fertilizers or chemicals. Such storage can
cause rapid corrosion.
Meets CPSC Safety Requirements
D
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WALT
Mowers conform to the safety standards of
the American National Standards Institute, and the U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Blade turns
when the motor is running.
