Husqvarna AUTOMOWER 535 AWD Owner Manual - Page 35

Maintenance, Introduction - maintenance, Clean the product, To clean the blade disc

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5 Maintenance 5.1 Introduction - maintenance WARNING: The product must be switched off before any maintenance is done. The product is disabled when the LED status indicator is not lit. WARNING: Wear protective gloves. For better operation and longer service life, make sure to clean the product regularly and replace worn parts. All maintenance and servicing must be done according to Husqvarna's instructions. Refer to Warranty on page 59. When the product is first used, the blade disc and blades should be inspected once a week. If the amount of wear during this period has been low, the inspection interval can be increased. It is important that the blade disc rotates easily. The edges of the blades should not be damaged. The lifetime of the blades varies immensely and depends for instance on: • Operating time and size of the work area. • Type of grass and seasonal growth. • Soil, sand and use of fertilizers. • The presence of objects such as cones, windfalls, toys, tools, stones, roots and the like. The normal life is 3 to 6 weeks when used under favorable conditions. Refer to Replace the blades on page 36 on how to replace the blades. The product does not operate satisfactorily in slopes if the wheels are blocked with grass. Use a soft brush to clean the product. Husqvarna recommends to use a special cleaning and maintenance kit, available as accessory. Speak to your Husqvarna representative for more information. 5.2.1 To clean the blade disc Examine the blade disc and blades weekly. 1. Switch off the product. Refer to To switch off the product on page 33. 2. Turn the product upside down or put it on its side. Put the product on a soft and clean surface to prevent scratching the product body. 3. Clean the blade disc with a brush. Note: Working with blunt blades gives a poorer mowing result. The grass is not cut cleanly and more energy is needed resulting in the product not mowing such a large area. 5.2 Clean the product CAUTION: Never use a high-pressure washer to clean the product. Never use solvents for cleaning. 1427 - 002 - 20.12.2019 Maintenance - 35

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5 Maintenance
5.1 Introduction - maintenance
WARNING:
The product must be
switched off before any maintenance is
done. The product is disabled when
the LED status indicator is not lit.
WARNING:
Wear protective gloves.
For better operation and longer service life, make
sure to clean the product regularly and replace
worn parts. All maintenance and servicing must
be done according to Husqvarna's instructions.
Refer to
Warranty on page 59
.
When the product is first used, the blade disc and
blades should be inspected once a week. If the
amount of wear during this period has been low,
the inspection interval can be increased.
It is important that the blade disc rotates easily.
The edges of the blades should not be damaged.
The lifetime of the blades varies immensely and
depends for instance on:
Operating time and size of the work area.
Type of grass and seasonal growth.
Soil, sand and use of fertilizers.
The presence of objects such as cones,
windfalls, toys, tools, stones, roots and the
like.
The normal life is 3 to 6 weeks when used under
favorable conditions. Refer to
Replace the blades
on page 36
on how to replace the blades.
Note:
Working with blunt blades gives a poorer
mowing result. The grass is not cut cleanly and
more energy is needed resulting in the product
not mowing such a large area.
5.2 Clean the product
CAUTION:
Never use a high-pressure
washer to clean the product. Never
use solvents for cleaning.
The product does not operate satisfactorily in
slopes if the wheels are blocked with grass. Use
a soft brush to clean the product.
Husqvarna recommends to use a special
cleaning and maintenance kit, available as
accessory. Speak to your Husqvarna
representative for more information.
5.2.1 To clean the blade disc
Examine the blade disc and blades weekly.
1.
Switch off the product. Refer to
To switch off
the product on page 33
.
2.
Turn the product upside down or put it on its
side. Put the product on a soft and clean
surface to prevent scratching the product
body.
3.
Clean the blade disc with a brush.
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