Blade Sharpening - Black & Decker MM2000R Instruction Manual

BLADE ShARPENING

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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:
(Figure v)
1. be sure the bail handle is released, the
blade has stopped and the mower is
unplugged before removing the blade.
2. Remove blade from mower. See
instructions for removing and installing
blade.
3. Secure blade (33) in a vise (36).
4. Wear proper eye protection and gloves
and be careful not to cut yourself.
5. carefully file the cutting edges of
the blade with a fine tooth file (37)
or sharpening stone, maintaining the
angle of the original cutting edge.
6. check balance of blade. See
instructions for blade balancing.
7. Replace blade on mower and tighten
securely.
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37
33
BLADE BALANCING (Figure W)
check balance of the blade (33) by
placing center hole in the blade over
a nail or round shank screwdriver
(38), clamped horizontally in a vise
(36). if either end of the blade rotates
downward, file along the sharp edge
of that dropping end. blade is properly
balanced when neither end drops.
LUBRICATION
no lubrication is necessary. do not oil
the wheels. They have plastic bearing
surfaces which require no lubrication.
CLEANING
Release bail handle (2) to turn mower
off, let the blade come to a stop and then
remove safety key. Use only mild soap
and a damp cloth to clean the mower.
clean out any clippings which may
have accumulated on the underside of
the deck. After several uses, check all
exposed fasteners for tightness.
PREvENTING CORROSION
fertilizers and other garden chemicals
contain agents which greatly accelerate
the corrosion of metals. if you mow in
areas where fertilizers or chemicals have
been used, the mower should be cleaned
immediately afterward as follows:
Release bail handle (2) to turn mower
off and unplug mower. Wipe all exposed
parts with a damp cloth.
SpRAy WATeR On The mOWeR in An
ATTempT TO cleAn iT. do not store the
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tool on or adjacent to fertilizers or chemicals.
Such storage can cause rapid corrosion.
MEETS CPSC SAFETy
REQUIREMENTS
blAcK+decKeR mowers conform to
the safety standards of the American
national Standards institute, and
the U.S. consumer product Safety
commission. The blade turns when the
motor is running.
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36
cAutIoN:
dO nOT pOUR OR
33
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