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1. Pivot point 2. Battery cover locking lever
Installing the handle
NOTICE:
When installing handles, position the
cords so that they are not caught by anything
between the handles. If the cord is damaged, the
mower switch may not work.
1.
Slide the both ends of lower handle into the
grooves of the mower then fully tighten the clamping
screws.
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1. Clamping screw 2. Lower handle
2.
Align the screw holes of upper handle and lower
handle. Secure them with the clamping screws and
nuts.
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1. Clamping nut 2. Clamping screw
NOTE:
Hold the upper handle firmly so that it does
not drop off your hand.
3.
Attach the holders to the handle. Position the
power supply cord as shown in the figure.
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1. Holder
Removing or installing the mower
blade
WARNING:
Always remove the lock key and
battery cartridge when removing or installing the
blade. Failure to remove the lock key and battery
cartridge may cause a serious injury.
WARNING:
The blade coasts for a few sec-
onds after releasing the switch. Do not start any
operation until the blade comes to a complete
stop.
WARNING:
Always wear gloves when han-
dling the blade.
To remove the mower blade, take the following steps.
1.
Put the mower on its side so that the mowing
height adjusting lever comes to the upper side.
2.
To lock the blade rotation, insert a screwdriver or a
similar tool into a hole on the base of the blade.
3.
Turn the bolt counterclockwise with the wrench.
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1. Mower blade 2. Screwdriver 3. Wrench
4.
Remove the bolt, outer flange, mower blade, and
inner flange in order.