Lea LE10150-36B3BR Original Instructions Manual page 22

fastened, in good repair, and whether it is well sharpened. Regrind or replace it, if necessary.
If the rotating blade hits any object stop the lawn mower and wait until the blade has
completely come to a standstill. Then check the condition of the blade and the blade holder.
Immediately replace the blade if it has got damaged.
To avoid possible damage to you, please make sure to follow the below
instructions during operation:
Never use the machine without rear flap or grass catcher connected. (fig.13A)
Do not attempt to lift up the rear part of the machine, instead, to hold up the front part of
machine to get the machine re-start when it fails to rotate owing to too strong grass. (fig.13B)
On slopes, always mow sideways, never up and down. Avoid extremely steep slopes.
(fig.13C)
Never put your hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Always keep away from the
discharge opening, if possible. (fig.13D)
MAINTANCE
Before performing any maintenance or cleaning work, Always pull out the
mains plug!
Cleaning:
1. Do not spray the unit with water. Ingress of water may destroy the Switch/plug combination
unit and the electric motor.
2. Clean the unit with a cloth, hand brush, etc.
Expert inspection is required:
a) If the lawn mower strikes an object.
b) If the motor stops suddenly
c) If the blade is bent (do not align!)
d) If the motor shaft is bent (do not align!)
e) If short-circuit occurs when the cable is connected.
f) If the gears are damaged.
g) If the V-belt is defective.
Replacing and resharpening the mowing blade at the end of the mowing season always
resharpen the mowing blade or, if required, replace the mowing blade with a new one. Always
have the mowing blade resharpened or replaced by a customer service centre (measurement
of imbalance).
Unbalanced blades will cause the lawn mower to vibrate violently-risk of accident!
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