Dewalt DCMWSP255Y2 Instruction Manual - Page 18

English Blade Sharpening KEEP BLADE SHARP FOR BEST MOWER PERFORMANCE. A DULL BLADE DOES NOT CUT GRASS CLEANLY.  WARNING: Use gloves and proper eye protection while removing, sharpening, and installing blade. Ensure that safety key and battery pack are removed. Sharpening the blade twice during a mowing season is usually sufficient under normal circumstances. Sand causes the blade to dull quickly. If your lawn has sandy soil, more frequent sharpening may be required. REPLACE BENT OR DAMAGED BLADE IMMEDIATELY. When Sharpening the Blade: • Make sure blade remains balanced. • Sharpen blade at the original cutting angle. • Sharpen cutting edges on both ends of blade, removing equal amounts of material from both ends. To Sharpen Blade in a Vise (Fig. R) 1. Be sure the bail handle is released, the blade has stopped and safety key and battery packs are removed before removing the blade. 2. Remove blade from mower. See instructions for Removing and Installing Blade. 3. Secure blade 33 in a vise 35 . 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 36 (not included) or sharpening stone (not included), 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. S) Check balance of the blade 33 by placing center hole in the blade over a nail or round screwdriver 37 , clamped horizontally in a vise 35 . 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. 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 5 to turn mower off, let the blade come to a stop and then remove the battery packs and safety key. Clean out any clippings which may have accumulated on the underside of the deck. Do not spray water or other liquids. 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 5 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 DeWALT 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. Accessories  WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered by DeWALT, have not been tested with this product, use of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous. To reduce the risk of injury, only DeWALT 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 DeWALT call 1‑800‑4‑DeWALT (1‑800‑433‑9258) or visit our website: www.dewalt.com. 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 DeWALT factory service center or a DeWALT authorized service center. Always use identical replacement parts. Register Online Thank you for your purchase. Register your product now for: • WARRANTY SERVICE: Registering your product will help you obtain more efficient warranty service in case there is a problem with your product. • CONFIRMATION OF OWNERSHIP: In case of an insurance loss, such as fire, flood or theft, your registration of ownership will serve as your proof of purchase. • FOR YOUR SAFETY: Registering your product will allow us to contact you in the unlikely event a safety notification is required under the Federal Consumer Safety Act. • Register online at www.dewalt.com. 16