Checking Cutting Blades - Ellison E2201-18 User Manual

Checking Cutting Blades

Your EVOLUTION Reel Mower has been designed to cut grass without the
blades actually touching. This makes it easier to use, maintains higher blades
speeds with minimal effort, and the blades do not require seasonal sharpening.
There should always be a very small gap between the helical cutting blades and
the stationary blade. It is possible for slippage to occur during shipping, handling,
or usage. It is important to check the cutting performance whenever an issue is
found. Follow the steps below to check current cutting performance and, if
needed, to adjust the cutting blades for optimal performance.
① When working with the cutting blades, it is important that you follow all of the
safety guidelines on page 4.
WARNING: The mower blades are sharp! Wear gloves for this procedure,
and keep fingers away from the interface between the helical cutting blades
and stationary blade.
② If the handle or grass bag is attached, start by removing them.
③ Lower the mower to its lowest cutting height setting of 1 inch.
④ Place the mower up-side-down on a table, workbench, or other firm, level
surface.
⑤ Face the front of the mower to see its helical cutting blades and stationary
blade. The large wheels should be closest to you.
⑥ Check to see if the cutting blades make contact by slowly rotating each
helical cutting blade away from you (toward the stationary blade) checking
one at a time for a full rotation or two. Do not grip the blade ends, as they are
extremely sharp.
⑦ If the blades are not scraping, proceed to checking cutting performance on
page 14.
⑧ If at any point you hear scraping or feel resistance from the blades, stop and
proceed to Adjusting the Blades on page 13.
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ATTENTION: If the spinning cutting blades are making
significant contact with the stationary blade, forcing them
to rotate may cause damage or dulling of the blades.
Cutting Reel
(with 5 helical cutting blades)
Face the front of mower to
check and adjust the
blades
Stationary Blade
Height adjustment set
to 1 inch position
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