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MAINTENANCE
Blade
nut
Square washer
Insulator
washer
Blade
Trailing
edge
LAWN MOWER
Always observe safety rules when per-
forming any main te nance.
IMPORTANT: Always unplug electric mow-
ers before servicing, cleaning or removing
material from lawn mower.
TIRES
• Keep tires free of gasoline, oil, or insect
control chemi cals which can harm rub-
ber.
• Avoid stumps, stones, deep ruts, sharp
objects and other hazards that may
cause tire damage.
BLADE CARE
For best results, blade must be kept sharp.
Re place a bent or dam aged blade.
CAUTION: Use only a replacement
blade approved by the manufacturer of
your mower. Using a blade not approved
by the manufacturer of your mower is
hazardous, could damage your mower and
void your warranty.
TO REMOVE BLADE
1. Use a wood block between blade and
mower hous ing to prevent blade from
turning when re mov ing blade nut.
NOTE: Protect your hands with gloves
and/or wrap blade with heavy cloth.
2. Remove blade nut by turning counter-
clockwise.
3. Remove blade and attaching hardware
(nut, square wash er, insulator wash er).
TO REPLACE BLADE
1. Be sure the trailing edge of blade (op-
posite sharp edge) is up toward the
motor.
2. Install the square washer and insulated
washer; secure with blade nut.
3. Use block of wood between blade and
lawn mower housing and tighten the
blade nut, turning clockwise.
• The recommended tightening torque is
35-40 ft. lbs.
TO SHARPEN BLADE
NOTE: We do not recommend sharp en ing
blade. An un bal anced blade will cause
eventual damage to lawn mower or motor.
CLEANING
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
electric shock, do not expose the mower
to water.
IMPORTANT: For best performance, keep
mower housing free of grass build-up and
trash. Clean the underside of your mower
after each use.
• Clean the underside of your lawn mower
by scraping to remove buildup of grass
and trash.
• Clean motor cover often to keep trash
from accumulating.
• Keep fi nished surfaces and wheels free
of all gasoline, oil, etc.
5
PRE-OPERATION
POLARIZED APPLIANCE
CONNECTIONS
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
appliance has a polarized plug (one blade
is wider than the other) and will require the
use of a polarized extension cord.
• The appliance plug will fi t into a polar-
ized extension cord only one way. If the
plug does not fi t fully into the extension
cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still
does not fi t, obtain a correct polarized
extension cord.
• A polarized extension cord will require
the use of a polarized wall outlet. This
plug will fi t into the polarized wall outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fi t fully
into the wall outlet, reverse the plug. If
the plug still does not fi t, contact a quali-
fi ed electrician to install the proper wall
outlet.
IMPORTANT: Do not change the
equipment plug, extension cord receptacle,
or extension cord plug in any way.
MINIMUMGAUGEFOREXTENSIONCORDS(AWG)
(WHEN USING 120 V ONLY)
Amp Rating Total Length of Cord in Feet (meters)
More Than Not More Than 25' (7.6 m) 50' (15 m) 100'(30.4 m) 150' (45.7 m)
0 6 18 16 16 14
61018161412
10 12 16 16 14 12
12 16 14 12
Not Recommended
2-prong
plug
Properly grounded
extension cord
WARNING: This mower is for outdoor
use only. Do not expose to rain or use in
damp locations.
• Avoid Dangerous Environment – Don’t
use lawn mowers in damp or wet loca-
tions.
• Don’t Use In Rain.
• Keep Children Away – All visitors should
be kept a safe distance from work area.
• Dress Properly – Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry. They can be caught
in moving parts. Use of rubber gloves
and footwear is recommended when
working outdoors.
• Use Safety Glasses – Always use face
or dust mask if operation is dusty.
• Use Right Appliance – Do not use lawn
mower for any job except that for which
it is intended.
• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
protection should be provided on the
circuit(s) or outlet(s) to be used for the
lawn mower. Receptacles are available
having built-in GFCI protection and may
be used for this measure of safety.
WARNING: To prevent electric shock
use only with an extension cord suitable
for outdoor use, such as SW, SOW, STW,
STOW, SJW, SJOW, SJTW or SJTOW.
• Extension Cord – Make sure your exten-
sion cord set is in good condition. When
using an extension cord, be sure to use
one heavy enough to carry the current
you’re product will draw. An undersize
cord will cause a drop in line voltage, re-
sulting in loss of power and overheating.
The table shows the correct size to use
depending on cord length and name-
plate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the
next heavier gauge. The smaller the
gauge number the heavier the cord.
CAUTION: In all cases, make certain
the receptacle in question is properly
grounded. If you are not sure, have a
certifi ed electrician check the receptacle.
This mower is “Double Insulated”.