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Fiskars Help Line: 1-877-201-3260 videos & more at:
fiskars.com/reelmowers
Fiskars Help Line: 1-877-201-3260 videos & more at:
fiskars.com/reelmowers
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Your reel mower has been designed and engineered to deliver best-in-
class cutting performance and a superior mowing experience. However,
there are several basic things you can do when mowing that will greatly
impact both your mower’s performance and your mowing experience.
If you have used a reel mower before, you will immediately appreciate
the advantages offered by the mower’s advanced cutting technologies
and design features. If this is your first reel mower, you will likely require
a short transition period as you adjust your mowing habits to maximize
efficiency and effectiveness. The information below will help both
experienced and new reel mower users enjoy all the benefits of the reel
mower. Also, remember that Fiskars customer service team and website
are both available to you should you need additional help.
Mowing Tips
For a healthy lawn, cut off no more than 1/3 of the grass length.
To maintain a healthy lawn and eliminate the mess created by very long grass
clippings, cut no more than 1/3 of the grass length at a time. If more than
1/3 of the length is removed, root growth will be impaired and the grass will
be stressed, making your lawn susceptible to weed invasion, disease and
poor appearance. If your grass gets too high, cut off 1/3 of the length, wait a
couple days, and then cut off another 1/3.
To prevent mower damage, clear the mowing area of debris in advance.
Before starting, inspect the area to be mowed and remove stones, medium-
sized or larger sticks, trash and other debris.
If you hit hard debris, stop and inspect the blades.
If you strike a stone,
large stick or other hard object with the cutting blades, stop mowing
immediately and check for a jam or damage. If the blades are damaged,
pull the mower backward to an appropriate work area and follow the
instructions in
Care and Maintenance
on page 17. Continuing to mow with
damaged blades may make repair impossible.
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B
C
Aligning the Cutting Reel and Stationary Blade
The tools required are an 11 mm wrench or socket, a Phillips screwdriver
and a nail or smaller screwdriver.
1. Rest the mower on all four wheels. Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen
the adjustment lock screws on both sides, then lift the adjustment locks
over both adjustment bolts as shown in
Adjusting the Blades
on page 11.
2. Turn the mower onto its right side and loosen (but not remove) the
alignment cam locking bolt
(A)
using an 11 mm wrench or socket.
3. Locate the alignment cam adjustment window
(B)
on the bottom of the
left side plate. Through the window you will see the alignment cam
(C)
,
a round disc with holes in it.
4. You will need to adjust both the alignment cam
(C)
and the blade
adjustment bolts to realign the stationary blade with the cutting reel.
Note:
The movement of the stationary blade will be very slight, so watch the
adjustment closely.
6. You may initially need to move the stationary blade away from the cutting
reel by turning the blade adjustment bolts clockwise to create room for the
stationary blade to move into the proper position.
7. As you make adjustments, periodically check cutting performance as
described in
Checking Cutting Performance
on page 10. When most of the
blades cut paper on both ends without making contact, hold the alignment
cam
(C)
in place using the nail or small screwdriver and re-tighten the cam
locking bolt
(A)
.
8. Replace the adjustment locks and firmly tighten the adjustment
lock screws.
Blade adjustment moves the
entire stationary blade toward
and away from the cutting reel.
Cam adjustment changes the
angle between the stationary
blade and cutting reel.
5. To adjust the alignment cam
(C)
, insert a nail or small screwdriver into
one of the holes and slowly rotate it back and forth to determine which
direction brings the stationary blade back into parallel alignment with
the cutting reel.
Safety Information
Do not use mower if in poor health.
Do not operate with missing or damaged guards.
Always wear safety glasses, gloves and closed-toed shoes when
operating and maintaining your mower.
Never place hands, fingers or feet in the reel. When the reel is
spinning, it will cut.
Always remove debris from path of mower.
Always have sound footing when using mower, especially on wet
grass or on slopes (inclines).
Use safe lifting practices when moving mower.
Do not allow children under 12 to use mower.
Do not operate around children, other people or pets.
Do not run while using mower.
Do not use mower on surfaces other than grass.
Make sure mower is in safe operating condition by following the
tips outlined in this manual.
Do not use mower if it becomes damaged. Call 1-877-201-3260.
