Kobalt KSPM 1040B-03 Manual page 21

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
15. Removing the Blade
WARNING
• Always remove the battery pack when servicing
or transporting the mower.
• Always protect your hands by wearing heavy
gloves or wrapping the cutting edges with
rags or other materials when performing any
maintenance on the mower blade.
NOTICE: The following tools are required (not
included) for replacing the blade:
• 9/16" (14mm) wrench.
• Torque wrench.
• Manual screwdriver or metal rod with a diameter
of 5/16" (8mm).
• Manual screwdriver or metal rod with a diameter
of 1/4" (6.35mm) or less.
a. Stop the motor and remove the battery pack
from the mower.
b. Turn the mower on its side.
c. While wearing protective gloves, place a metal
rod (e.g., a 3.5"-long screwdriver) with diameter
a little under 5/16" (8mm) into the fixing hole to
act as a stabilizer.
d. Use a 9/16-inch (14mm) wrench to turn the
blade bolt counterclockwise to loosen it (Fig.
15a).
e. While wearing protective gloves, remove the
bolt, outer flange, and the blade (Fig. 15b).
15a
15b
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Stabilizer
Loosen
Fan
Outer flange
Blade
Bolt