2. Remove blade from mower. See instructions for
Removing and Installing Blade.
3. Secure blade
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in a vise
4. Wear proper eye protection and gloves and be careful
not to cut yourself.
5. Carefully file the cutting edges of the blade with a fine
tooth file
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or sharpening stone, maintaining the angle
of the original cutting edge.
6. Check balance of blade. See instructions for
Blade Balancing.
7. Replace blade on mower and tighten securely.
Blade Balancing (Fig. N)
Check balance of the blade
the blade over a nail or round screwdriver
horizontally in a vise
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. If either end of the blade rotates
downward, file along the sharp edge of that dropping end.
Blade is properly balanced when neither end drops.
Lubrication
No lubrication is necessary. Do not oil the wheels. They have
plastic bearing surfaces which require no lubrication.
Cleaning (Fig. A)
WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of all air vents with
clean, dry air at least once a week. To minimize the risk
of eye injury, always use ANSI Z87.1 (CAN/CSA Z94.3)
approved eye protection and NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA
approved respiratory protection when performing this.
WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh
chemicals for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the
tool. These chemicals may weaken the plastic materials
used in these parts. Use a cloth dampened only with
water and mild soap. Never let any liquid get inside the
tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.
Release bail handle
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to turn mower off, let the blade come
to a stop and then remove battery and safety key. Clean out
any clippings which may have accumulated on the underside
of the deck. After several uses, check all exposed fasteners
for tightness.
Corrosion (Fig. A)
Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain agents which
greatly accelerate the corrosion of metals. If you mow in areas
where fertilizers or chemicals have been used, the mower
should be cleaned immediately afterward as follows:
Release bail handle
6
to turn mower off and remove battery
and safety key. Wipe all exposed parts with a damp cloth.
CAUTION: Do not pour or spray water on the mower
in an attempt to clean it. Do not store the tool on or
adjacent to fertilizers or chemicals. Such storage can
cause rapid corrosion.
Meets CPSC Safety Requirements
CRAFTSMAN Mowers conform to the safety standards of
the American National Standards Institute, and the U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission. The blade turns when
the blade motor is running.
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.
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by placing center hole in
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, clamped
Accessories
WARNING: Since accessories, other than those
offered by CRAFTSMAN, have not been tested with
this product, use of such accessories with this tool
could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only
CRAFTSMAN recommended accessories should be used
with this product.
Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available
at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized service
center. If you need assistance in locating any accessory, please
contact CRAFTSMAN call 1‑888‑331‑4569 .
Repairs
The charger and battery pack are not serviceable. There are
no serviceable parts inside the charger or battery pack.
WARNING: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, maintenance and adjustment (including brush
inspection and replacement, when applicable) should
be performed by a CRAFTSMAN factory service center
or a CRAFTSMAN authorized service center. Always use
identical replacement parts.
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