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blade balancing (figure z)
check balance of the blade (35) by
placing center hole in the blade over a
nail or round shank screwdriver (40),
clamped horizontally in a vise (38). 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.
38
z
lubricatiOn
No lubrication is necessary. do not oil
the wheels. They have plastic bearing
surfaces which require no lubrication.
cleaning
Release bail handle (2) to turn mower
off, let the blade come to a stop and then
remove safety key. Use only mild soap
and a damp cloth to clean the mower.
clean out any clippings which may
have accumulated on the underside of
the deck. After several uses, check all
exposed fasteners for tightness.
preVenting cOrrOSiOn
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 (2) to turn mower off
and unplug mower. 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
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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 motor is running.
40
35
Maintenance
iMpOrtant: To assure product
SAfETy and RElIAbIlITy, repairs,
maintenance and adjustment should be
performed by qualified service dealers,
always using identical replacement parts.
acceSSOrieS
Warning:
not recommended in this manual may be
hazardous.
• Replacement blade is available. Use
replacement blade 5140161-49.
the rbrc™ Seal
The RbRc™ (Rechargeable
battery Recycling corporation)
Seal on the lI-ION battery (or
battery pack) indicates that the
costs to recycle the battery (or battery
pack) at the end of its useful life have
already been paid by craftsman
RbRc™ in cooperation with craftsman
and other battery users, has established
programs in the United States to facilitate
the collection of spent lI-ION batteries.
help protect our environment and
conserve natural resources by returning
the spent lI-ION battery to an authorized
®
craftsman service center or to your
local retailer for recycling. you may also
contact your local recycling center for
information on where to drop off the spent
battery.
RbRc™
of the Rechargeable battery Recycling
corporation
.
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