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nOTE: When you turn off the self drive, for example at the end
of a row, the wheels may become temporarily locked if you pull
backwards on the mower. Simply push ahead slightly and then
move the mower as required.
nOTE: During cutting, at times it may be easier to maneuver
around an object , such as a tree or plants, with the self drive off.
The mower can easily be used with the self drive off.
Variable Speed Ajustment Wheel (Fig. L)
Your mower is equipped with a variable speed adjustment
wheel
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located on the bottom of self drive housing
This system adjusts how quickly or slowly the self drive system
propells the mower.
1. To increase the speed of the self drive system, rotate the
variable speed adjustment wheel
indicated by the arrow located next to the variable speed
adjustment wheel
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2. To decrease the speed of the self drive system, rotate the
variable speed adjustment wheel
direction indicated by the arrow located next to the variable
speed adjustment wheel
Mower Overload
To prevent damage due to overload conditions, do not try to
remove too much grass at one time. Slow down your cutting
pace, or raise the cut height.
Storage (Fig. C, D)
DANGER: Rotating blade can cause serious injury.
Release bail handle to turn mower off, remove safety key,
and remove battery packs before lifting, transporting, or
storing the mower. Store in a dry place.
CAUTION: Pinch point. To avoid being pinched, keep
fingers away from area around handle brackets when
folding down handles.
The handle of the mower can be easily folded down for quick
and convenient storage.
1. On the lower handle, twist the handle lock knobs
quarter turn.
2. Rotate the handle towards the front of the mower. Take care
to not pinch or stress the cord.
3. Twist the handle lock knobs
handle into storage position.
4. The mower can be stored standing up, with the collection
bag removed, or flat on its wheels.
MAINTENANCE
Your power tool has been designed to operate over a long
period of time with a minimum of maintenance. Continuous
satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool care and
regular cleaning.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can cause injury.
The charger and battery pack are not serviceable.
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in the direction
in the opposite
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a quarter turn to lock the
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Removing and Installing Blade (Fig. M, N)
DANGER: RISK OF INJURY. WHEN REASSEMBLING THE
BLADE SYSTEM, ENSURE EACH PART IS REINSTALLED
CORRECTLY, AS DESCRIBED BELOW. IMPROPER ASSEMBLY
OF THE BLADE OR OTHER PARTS OF THE BLADE SYSTEM
MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.
DANGER: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off, remove safety key and battery
packs before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
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start-up can cause injury.
Replacement blades are available from your nearest
authorized service center. This mower requires replacement
blade DT20682.
1. Cut a piece of 2" x 4" wood
(610 mm) to keep blade from turning when removing the
blade bolt
WARNING: Use gloves and proper eye protection. Turn the
mower on its side. Be careful of sharp edges of blade.
2. Position wood and unscrew the blade bolt counterclockwise
with a 5/8" wrench
3. Remove blade bolt spring plate
shown in Fig. M. Examine all pieces for damage and replace
if necessary.
4. Install sharpened or new blade on shoulder of the blade
adapter
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which must match and engage the same shaped projection
on the blade adapter.
nOTE: When replacing sharpened or new blade on shoulder of
blade adapter make sure the bottom of the blade as marked
BOTTOM will be facing the ground when the mower is returned
to its normal upright position.
5. Install the spring plate on the blade. Be sure to align the
bosses on the spring plate with the detents in the blade,
rotating the blade and spring plate together as necessary.
6. Position piece of wood to keep blade from turning as shown
a
in Fig. N. Install blade bolt and securely tighten the blade
with a 5/8" wrench.
Blade Sharpening
KEEP BLADE SHARP FOR BEST MOWER PERFORMANCE. A DULL
BLADE DOES NOT CUT GRASS CLEANLY.
WARNING: Use gloves and proper eye protection while
removing, sharpening, and installing blade. Ensure that
safety key and battery pack are removed.
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:
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Make sure blade remains balanced.
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Sharpen blade at the original cutting angle.
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(about 2 feet long)
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(not included) as shown in Fig. N.
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and blade
as shown in Fig. M. Blade has a winged cut out
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