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after every use.
4. Certain types of grass or grass conditions
may require that an area be mulched a
second time to fully disperse the grass
throughout the lawn. If cutting a second
time, it is advisable to cut perpendicular
(across) the first cut pattern. DO NOT
CHANGE CUT PATTERN IN ANY WAY THAT
WOULD CAUSE MOWING DOWN A HILL.
5. Change your cutting pattern from week to
week. This will help prevent matting and
graining of the lawn.
caution:
Do not attempt to unclog
the blade chamber by dropping or
tapping the tool on the ground. This can
damage the unit. keep hands clear of blade
when cleaning.
diScharging (available aS an
option at eXtra coSt)
The mower with discharge chute can be used
to discharge grass clippings back to the lawn.
1. Discharging may be necessary if the grass
is too long to mulch or the bag fills too
quickly.
2. Clippings may be further dispersed, if
needed, by blowing them with a yard
blower.
3. In heavy grass conditions, a narrower pass
may be required.
MAInTenAnCe
warning: Stop the mower and
unplug the tool before performing
any maintenance.
note:
To ensure long and reliable service,
perform the following maintenance
procedures regularly. Check for obvious
defects such as a loose, dislodged or a
damaged blade, loose fittings and hardware,
and worn or damaged components. Check
that the covers and guards are all undamaged
and are correctly attached to mower. Carry
out any necessary maintenance or repairs
before operating mower. If the mower should
happen to fail despite regular maintenance,
please call our customer helpline for advice,
1-866-354-WORX.
blade Maintenance (See j & K)
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
(provided) to remove the blade. Hold the
blade (k-2) and unscrew the blade bolt (k-1)
counter-clockwise using a spanner wrench,
and then remove blade.
To re-assemble, position the blade (k-2) with
the cutting edges towards the ground. Then
securely tighten the blade bolt (k-1).
blade Sharpening
kEEP BLADE SHARP FOR BEST MOWER
PERFORMANCE. A DULL BLADE DOES NOT
CUT GRASS CLEANLY OR MULCH PROPERLY.
WEAR PROPER EYE PROTECTION WHILE
REMOvING, SHARPENING, AND INSTALLING
BLADE. ENSURE THE MOWERIS OFF AND THE
CORD IS UNPLUGGED.
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:
1. Make sure blade remains balanced.
2. Sharpen blade at the original cutting angle.
3. Sharpen cutting edges on both ends of
blade, removing equal amounts of material
from both ends.
to Sharpen blade in a viSe (See l)
Be sure the switch lever is released; the blade
has stopped and unplug the mower before
removing the blade.
1. Remove blade from mower. See
instructions for removing and attaching
blade.
2. Secure blade L-1 in a vise L-2.
3. Wear safety glasses, sturdy gloves and be
careful not to cut yourself.
4. Carefully file the cutting edges of the blade
with a fine tooth file L-3 or sharpening
