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• Using
a fine-tooth
file or stone,
sharpen
cutting
edges
on both ends of the blade,
removing
equal
amounts of material from both ends,
BALANCING
THE BLADE
See Figure 18.
When sharpening,
care should be taken to keep the
blade
balanced.
An unbalanced
blade
will cause
excessive
vibration.
This vibration
will eventually
cause damage
to the mower, especially the motor.
To check the blade balance:
• Clamp
a screwdriver
horizontally
in a vise
as
shown.
NOTE: If a vise is not available,
a straight nail driven
into the side of a work bench can also be used.
• Place the center hole of blade on the screwdriver
(or
nail) shank.
• If blade is balanced,
it will remain
in a horizontal
position.
If either end of the blade drops downward,
sharpen the heavy side until the blade is balanced.
STORING THE MOWER
• Disconnect
the mower from the power supply.
• Turn mower on its side and clean grass
clippings
that have accumulated
on the underside
of the mower
deck.
• Wipe the mower clean with a dry cloth.
• Check all nuts, bolts, knobs, screws, fasteners,
etc.,
for tightness.
• Inspect
moving
parts for damage,
breakage,
and
wear. Have repairs made on any damaged or missing
parts.
• Store mower indoors in a clean, dry place out of the
reach of children.
• Do not store
near corrosive
materials
such
as
fertilizer or rock salt.
To lower the handle before storing:
• Lift up the cam locks on the sides of the handle to
unlock, and fold the upper handle down.
• Loosen
the handle
knobs,
pull inwards
on each
side of the lower
handle,
and lift the sides of the
lower handle past the edges of the handle mounting
brackets.
Fold the lower handle forward.
Make sure
not to bend or kink the power cord.
13 -- English
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