CAUTION
Do not let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based
materials touch the plastic parts. Chemicals can cause
damage to the plastic, and make the plastic
unserviceable.
CAUTION
Do not use strong solvents or detergents on the plastic
housing or components.
8.1
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
•
Before each use, examine the machine for
damaged, missing, or loose parts such as screws,
nuts, bolts and caps.
•
Tighten correctly all the fasteners and caps.
•
Clean the machine with a dry cloth. Do not use
water.
8.2
REPLACE THE BLADE
WARNING
Use only approved replacement blades.
WARNING
Wear heavy gloves or wind cloth around the blade
when you touch the blade.
1. Stop the machine.
2. Make sure that the blades fully stop.
3. Remove the safety key and battery pack.
4. Turn the machine to its side.
5. Use a piece of wood to prevent the movement of the
blade.
6. Remove the mounting screw with a wrench or
socket.
7. Remove the blade.
8. Install the new blade. Make sure that the arrows
engage the holes in the blade.
9. Put in the mounting screw and tighten it.
8.3
STORE THE MACHINE
•
Clean the machine before storage.
•
Make sure the engine is not hot when you store the
machine.
•
Make sure that the machine does not have loose or
damaged parts. If it is necessary, do these steps/
instructions:
•
Replace the damaged parts.
•
Tighten the bolts.
•
Speak to a person of an approved service
center.
English
•
Store the machine in a dry area.
•
Make sure that children cannot come near the
machine.
8.4
STAND THE MACHINE ON END
Figure 10.
1. Remove the grass catcher.
2. Pull and turn the handle knobs 90°.
3. Fold down the handle.
4. Turn the handle knobs 90° to lock the handle into
position.
5. Stand the machine on end and make sure that the
brackets touch the floor.
Storage Switch
The machine has a storage switch that prevents its
startup in the storage position.
It is necessary to remove the safety key and the battery
pack to prevent accidental startup or unapproved use.
The storage switch does not replace this function.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
The handle is
not in position.
The machine
does not start.
The machine
cuts grass un-
evenly.
The machine
does not mulch
correctly.
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Possible cause
Solution
The bolts are not
Adjust the height
engaged correct-
of the handle
ly.
and make sure
that the knobs
and bolts are
aligned correctly.
The battery ca-
Charge the bat-
pacity is low.
tery pack.
The bail switch is
Replace the bail
defective.
switch.
The battery key
Put in the battery
is not put in.
key.
The lawn is
Examine the
rough.
mowing area.
The blade height
Move the wheels
is not set cor-
to a higher posi-
rectly.
tion.
Wet grass clip-
Wait until the
pings attach to
grass dries be-
the deck.
fore mowing.
The mulch plug
Install the mulch
is missing.
plug.
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