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6.
Store the grass basket as shown in the figure.
1
Fig.45
►
1.
Grass basket
1
Fig.46
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1.
Grass basket
Removing or installing the mower
blade
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 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:
Always wear gloves when han-
dling the blade.
Removing the mower blade
1.
Put the mower on its side so that the mowing
height adjusting lever comes to the lower side.
2.
To lock the blade, insert the pin into the hole on
the mower body as far as it will go.
3.
Turn the bolt counterclockwise with box wrench 17.
2
1
3
Fig.47
►
1.
Mower blade
2.
Pin
3.
Box wrench
4.
Remove the bolt, and then mower blade.
3
2
4
1
Fig.48
►
1.
Blade support
2.
Mower blade
3.
Bolt
4.
Protrusion
NOTICE:
When installing the mower blade, make
sure that the protrusions on the blade support fit
in the holes in the mower blade.
Installing the mower blade
WARNING:
Install the mower blade carefully.
It has a top/bottom facing.
WARNING:
Tighten the bolt clockwise firmly
to secure the blade.
WARNING:
Make sure that the mower blade
and all the fixing parts are installed correctly and
tightened securely.
WARNING:
When you replace the blades,
always follow the instructions provided in this
manual.
NOTICE:
After installing the mower blades,
remove the pin from the mower body.
To install the mower blades, perform the removal proce-
dure in reverse.