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Inspect your blades at least once a season and anytime your mower

hits a solid or stationary object. The cutting blades can become

damaged or the stationary blade can become out of alignment if the mower

strikes something hard. The following are common scenarios, as a result of

hitting a stationary object: 1. The cutting reel will begin to touch the

stationary blade making it difficult or impossible to push, or, 2. the gap

between the two blades will become too large resulting in reduced cutting

performance.

If the cutting blades start to touch the stationary blade, it will produce a

scraping sound or it will not rotate freely at all. In this case, stop

immediately and prepare to check for damage to the blades. Before

checking for blade damage, place the mower on a firm, level surface.

Begin examining each of the helical cutting blades on the cutting reel.

Slowly try to turn the cutting reel and check if a point of interference is

found. If there is interference, look to see if there is a dent on either the

helical cutting blades or on the stationary blade. Only small dents can be

repaired.

If there is no apparent damage to any of the five helical cutting blades,

then the stationary blade may have shifted too close or too far from the

stationary blade. Follow the step by step instructions on page 13 for

adjusting the blades.

Repairing a small dent is possible. If minor damage such as a dent is

found on one of the five helical cutting blades, it is possible to file down

using a steel file. To remove the dent, only file away enough of the raised

material to allow the cutting reel to spin without making contact with the

stationary blade. Be sure to file with long strokes, perpendicular to the

cutting edge itself. Try to avoid filing material off the sharp edge of the

blade. Take your time with this procedure since your safety is most

important.

Once the dent has been removed, examine again to see if there is any

contact between the helical cutting blades and the stationary blade. If there

is contact, repeat the above filing process, or call the Help Line at 1-800-

918-8290 to find an authorized repair center near you.

Sharpening the blades. The blades should not need sharpening for many

years of normal usage. If you think the blades need to be sharpened, seek

an authorized professional. Sharpening with an abrasive compound will not

work and could cause damage. Always seek an authorized professional to

sharpen the blades. Special sharpening equipment is needed to

successfully sharpen the helical cutting blades.

Care and Maintenance

WARNING: The mower blades are sharp! Wear gloves for this

procedure, and keep fingers away from the interface between the

helical cutting blades and stationary blade.

WARNING: The mower blades are sharp! Wear gloves for this

procedure, and keep fingers away from the interface between the

helical cutting blades and stationary blade.

ATTENTION: Do not attempt to sharpen either the helical cutting

blades or the stationary blade by yourself! Always seek an

authorized professional that has the proper equipment and training

for sharpening this type of blade. Call the Help Line at 1-800-918-

8290 to find an authorized repair center near you.

ATTENTION: Do not use a power tool to repair the helical cutting

blades or the stationary blade. It is very dangerous and can cause too

much material to be removed which will result in lower performance.

ATTENTION: If the cutting reel is difficult to turn, do not force it to

turn as it may have begun contacting the stationary blade. This can

cause even more damage.

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