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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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1. Make 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 (M-1) in a vise (M-2).
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 (M-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 S)
Fig S
Check balance of blade by placing center hole
in blade (N-1) over a nail or screwdriver shank
(N-2), clamped horizontally in a vise (N-3). If
either end of the blade rotates downward, file
that end. Blade is properly balanced when
neither end drops.
BLADE MAINTENANCE (SEE FIG. T)
Fig T
Renew 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
gloves (not provided) and a spanner wrench
to remove the blade. Hold the blade (4) and
unscrew the blade nut (1) anti-clockwise using
a spanner wrench. Remove blade nut (1),
square washer (3), insulator washer (2), and
blade (4).
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 (3) with the flats on the shaft.
Then securely tighten the blade nut.
OFF SEASON STORAGE
The mower may be stored with the charger
disconnected if all of the following conditions
are met.
1)The mower is fully charged before storing.
Recharge the battery once a month to
increase the life of the battery.
2)The average temperature of the storage
location is below 10
o
C (50
o
F).
3)Storage duration is less than 6 months.
STORAGE
Stop the mower and always remove the safety
key. Clean the exterior of the tool 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 tool 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 tool in a dry place. Do not place
other objects on top of the tool.
To aid storage, press the handle height
adjustment knob, and rotate or fold the upper
handle.
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