Service Electrical - 26
SERVICE ELECTRICAL
• Balance blades before installing.
Balancing Blades
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1. Clean blade.
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2. Put blade on nail in a vise. Turn blade to horizontal position.
3. Check balance. If blade is not balanced, heavy end of blade will drop.
4. Grind bevel of heavy end. Do not change blade bevel.
Service Electrical
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead
and lead components, chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Service the Battery Safely
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Checking the Battery (Sealed Batteries)
NOTE: Do not attempt to open, add fluid or service battery. Any
attempt to do so will void warranty.
• Keep battery and terminals clean.
• Keep battery bolts tight.
• Keep small vent holes open.
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Recharge, if necessary, at 6–10 amperes for 1 hour.
Removing and Installing Battery
Removing:
1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)
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2. Slide back black cover (A) and disconnect negative (-) battery cable (B).
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Mower blades are sharp. Always
wear gloves when handling mower blades or working near
blades.
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric
acid. It is poisonous and can cause serious burns:
• Wear eye protection and gloves.
• Keep skin protected.
• If electrolyte is swallowed, get medical attention
immediately.
• If electrolyte is splashed into eyes, flush immediately
with water for 15-30 minutes and get medical attention.
• If electrolyte is splashed onto skin, flush immediately
with water and get medical attention if necessary.
The battery produces a flammable and explosive gas. The
battery may explode:
• Do not smoke near battery.
• Wear eye protection and gloves.
• Do not allow direct metal contact across battery posts.
• Remove negative cable first when disconnecting.
• Install negative cable last when connecting.
IMPORTANT: Avoid Damage! The battery comes fully charged. If
the machine is not used by the service expiration date indicated
on the battery, charge the battery.