Use and Care Guide

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MAINTENANCE
WARNING
To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery packs
from the mower when cleaning or performing any maintenance.
Service
WARNING
Preventive maintenance performed by unauthorized personnel may
result in misplacing of internal wires and components which could
cause a serious hazard.
We recommend that all tool service be performed by a SKIL Factory
Service Center or Authorized SKIL Service Station.
General Maintenance
WARNING
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any
other parts could create a hazard or cause product damage.
Periodically inspect the entire product for damaged, missing, or loose parts such as screws,
nuts, bolts, caps, etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not operate this product
until all missing or damaged parts are replaced. Please contact customer service or an
authorized service center for assistance.
Cleaning the mower
WARNING
Always remove the battery packs from the mower when cleaning or
performing any maintenance.
The underside of mower deck should be cleaned after each use, as grass clippings, leaves,
dirt and other debris will accumulate. This accumulation is undesirable, as it will promote rust
and corrosion.
Remove any build-up of grass and leaves on or around the rear wheel drive shaft (self-propel
mower only) and motor fan (do not use water). Wipe the mower clean with a damp cloth.
WARNING
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based
products, penetrating oils, etc. come in contact with plastic parts.
Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal
injury.
Removing the Blade (Fig. 14)
WARNING
Always protect your
hands by wearing heavy
gloves or wrapping the cutting edges with
rags or other materials when performing
any maintenance on the mower blade.
Always remove the battery packs when
servicing or transporting the mower.
NOTICE:
The following tools (not included with
the mower) are required for replacing the blade:
•
Manual screwdriver or metal rod with a
diameter of 3/16’’ (4.8mm) or less.
a. Stop the motor; remove the battery pack
from the mower.
b. Turn the mower on its side.
c. While wearing protective gloves, place a metal rod (e.g., a 3.5” (90mm) length screw bit) with
diameter of 3/16” (4.8mm) into the xing hole to act as a stabilizer.
d. Use the blade wrench (provided) to turn the blade bolt counterclockwise to loosen it.
Fig. 14
Loosen
Stabilizer