Maintenance; Blade Sharpening - Worx WG708 Manual

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,
1-866-354-9679.
bLadE maiNTENaNCE (See J1, J2)
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
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(provided) to remove the blade. Hold the
blade (14) and unscrew the blade bolt (13)
counter-clockwise using a spanner wrench,
and then remove blade.
To re-assemble, position the blade (14) with
the cutting edges towards the ground. Then
securely tighten the blade bolt (13).

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.
3-in-1 Lawn mower
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 k )
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 K-1 in a vise K-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 K-3 or sharpening stone.
5. Check balance of blade. See instructions for
blade balancing.
6. Replace blade on mower and tighten
securely. Refer to instructions below.
bLadE baLaNCiNG (See L)
Check balance of blade by placing center hole
in blade L-1 over a nail or screwdriver shank
L-2, clamped horizontally in a vise L-3. If either
end of the blade rotates downward, file that
end. Blade is properly balanced when neither
end drops.
STORAGE: (See M)
Stop the mower and unplug the tool.
Clean the exterior of the machine 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 machine 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 machine in a dry place. Do not place
other objects on top of the machine.
To aid storage, release the handle cam lever,
and rotate or fold the upper handle.
You could carry the mover by carry handle (10).
Ensure cables are not stuck or entangled
when folding or unfolding upper handles. do
not drop the handles.
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