5 Removing and fitting the Blade and Fan M
blade bolt
Removing the Blade and Fan 1. To remove the blade bolt, hold the fan firmly and with the spanner provided loosen the blade bolt by turning it anti-clockwise (L). 2. Remove the blade bolt, blade, spacers and fan. (M) 3. Inspect for damage and clean as necessary. � Renew your metal blade after 50 hours mowing or 2 years whichever is the sooner - regardless of condition. � If the blade is cracked or damaged replace it with a new one. � Never use a blade bolt if the insulated head is damaged cracked or missing. Fitting the Blade and Fan 1. Ensure the fan is located correctly.(L) 2. Place the spacers onto the fan ensuring the pegs have located into the holes.(L) 3. Place the blade onto the spacers ensuring the pegs have located into the holes on the blade and ensuring the blades is positioned as illustrated in Figure L. 4. Place the blade bolt through the centre hole of the blade. 5. Tighten down clockwise by hand. 6. Hold the fan firmly and tighten the blade bolt with the spanner provided.
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Removing, Emptying and Refitting the Grassbox N
grassbox is full
Grassbox Full � As the grassbox fills up, grass will be clearly visible through the window in the lid (N). � When the window is full it is time to empty the grassbox. Emptying the Grassbox � Stop the lawnmower, as described in �To Stop your Lawnmower� and wait until the blade has stopped rotating, BEFORE lifting the grassbox lid. 1. Lift the grassbox lid and rest against the handles (P). 2. Remove the grassbox using the moulded handle recesses as illustrated.(See Figure Q). 3. Empty grassbox. 4 Replace grassbox and lid carefully. � Failure to fit the grassbox and grassbox lid correctly will cause poor collection of grass clippings.
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Caring for your Lawnmower R
Cleaning IMPORTANT: It is very important that you keep your lawnmower clean. Grass clippings left in any of the air intakes or under the hood could become a potential fire hazard. USE GLOVES It is recommended that you clean your lawnmower straight after mowing while the grass is still wet. 1. Remove grass from under the hood with the spanner/scraper tool. (R) 2. Remove the blade, see Figure L, to gain access to the fan and clean with a soft brush. (R) 3. Lever the roller out of position and clean with a soft brush. (R)
