1. Examine the cutting equipment for damage or
cracks. Always replace a damaged cutting
equipment.
2. Look at the blade to see if it is damaged or blunt.
Note: It is necessary to balance the blade after it is
sharpened. Let a service center sharpen, replace and
balance the blade. If you hit an obstacle that causes the
product to stop, replace the damaged blade. Let the
service center estimate if the blade can be sharpened or
must be replaced.
To replace the blade
1. Lock the blade with a block of wood. (Fig. 39)
2. Remove the blade bolt.
3. Remove the blade.
4. Examine the blade support and blade bolt to see if
there are damages.
5. Examine the engine shaft to make sure that it is not
bent.
6. When you attach the new blade, point the angled
ends of the blade in the direction of the cutting cover.
(Fig. 40)
7. Make sure that the blade is aligned with the center of
the engine shaft.
8. Lock the blade with a block of wood. Attach the
spring washer and tighten the bolt and washer with a
torque of 70 Nm. (Fig. 41)
9. Pull the blade around by hand and make sure that it
turns freely.
WARNING: Use heavy duty gloves. The
blade is very sharp and cuts can easily
occur.
10. Start the product to do a test of the blade. If the
blade is not correctly attached, there is vibration in
the product or the cutting result is unsatisfactory.
To do a check of the oil level
CAUTION: A too low oil level can do
damage to the engine. Do a check of the oil
level before you start the product.
1. Put the product on level ground.
2. Remove the oil tank cap with the attached dipstick.
3. Clean the oil from the dipstick.
4. Put the dipstick fully into the oil tank to give a correct
picture of the oil level.
5. Remove the dipstick.
6. Examine the oil level on the dipstick.
7. If the oil level is low, fill with engine oil and do a
check of the oil level again.
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To replace the engine oil
WARNING: Engine oil is very hot directly
after the engine is stopped. Let the engine
become cool before you drain the engine oil.
If you spill engine oil on your skin, clean with
soap and water.
1. Operate the product until the fuel tank is empty.
2. Remove the ignition cable from the spark plug.
3. Remove the oil tank cap.
4. Put a container below the product to collect the
engine oil in.
5. Tilt the product to drain the engine oil from the oil
tank.
6. Fill with new engine oil of the type recommended in
Technical data on page 15 .
7. Do a check of the oil level. Refer to
the oil level on page 13 .
Battery (LC 347VI, LC 353VI)
WARNING: A defective battery decreases
the safety of the product. Always use a
battery approved by the manufacturer.
The battery gives power to the electrical start and is a
safety device that prevents accidental start. Remove the
battery when you do not operate the product and when
you let it stay out of view.
To start the battery
You need to start the battery before the first time you
use it.
1. Put the battery into the charger, see
battery on page 13 .
2. Wait until a minimum of 1 green lamp comes on,
approximately 10 seconds.
3. Attach the battery to the engine, see
(LC 347VI, LC 353VI) on page 11 .
To charge the battery
If only 1 or 0 lamp indicators on the battery are on, it is
necessary to charge it. An empty battery is fully charged
in 1 hour. To charge for shorter periods of time does not
do damage to the battery.
1. Put the battery in the battery charger. (Fig. 42)
2. Connect the battery charger to a power socket,
220V, 50Hz.
Status for battery charge
LED display on the battery
LED 1 flashes
To do a check of
To charge the
Electrical start
Status
0%-25%
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