Removing and Fitting the Blade
Caring for your Lawnmower
Cleaning
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USE GLOVES
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IMPORTANT:- It is very important that you keep your lawn-
mower clean. Grass clippings left in any of the air intakes or
under the deck could become a potential fire hazard.
1. Remove grass from under the deck with brush. (R1)
2. Using a soft brush - remove grass clippings from all air
intakes (R2), the discharge chute (R3) and the grass
box (R4).
3. Wipe over the surface of your lawnmower with a dry
cloth (R5).
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IMPORTANT:- Never use water for cleaning your lawn-
mower. Do not clean with chemicals, including petrol, or
solvents - some can destroy critical plastic parts.
Storing your Lawnmower:
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Loosen the wing knobs to enable the handles to be
folded over the product (S1).
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Store in a dry place where your lawnmower is pro-
tected from damage
At the End of the Mowing Season
1. Replace blade, bolts, nuts or screws, if necessary.
2. Clean your lawnmower thoroughly.
3. Make sure that the electric cable is stored correctly to
prevent damage.
R1
Switch off, wait until the blade has stopped rotating and
disconnect from the mains electricity supply BEFORE at-
tempting to remove or refit the blade.
Always handle the blade with care - sharp edges could
cause injury. USE GLOVES.
Removing the Blade
1. To remove the blade bolt, hold the blade firmly with a
gloved hand and with a spanner, loosen the blade bolt
by turning it anti-clockwise (P).
2. Remove the blade bolt, washer and blade.(P)
3. Inspect for damage and clean as necessary.
4. In the event of a blade becoming difficult to remove, in-
sert a screwdriver (Q1) into the hole (Q2) to lock the
drive, then use a spanner (13mm A/F) to loosen the
blade bolt by turning the spanner anti-clockwise. En-
sure the screwdriver is removed before atempting to
turn on the machine.
Renew your metal blade after 50 hours mowing or 2 years
whichever is the sooner - regardless of condition. If the
blade is cracked or damaged replace it with a new one.
Fitting the Blade
1. Fit the blade to the shaft with the sharp edges of the
blade pointing away from the shaft and you are able to
read the text on the blade ‘This side to grass’
2. Re-assemble blade bolt through the washer and the
blade.
3. Hold the blade firmly with a gloved hand and tighten the
blade bolt firmly with a spanner. Do not over tighten.
P
blade
blade bolt
washer
Q
R2
R3
R4
R5
1
2
S1
