Poulan PRLM21i Owner Manual - Page 10

• Examine the blade for damage and cracks in 25 hour intervals. Replace blades more frequently if you cut in sandy soil. • Lubricate the product in 25 hour intervals. • Clean and fully charge the battery pack after use and after storage. Charge the battery pack for max. 24 hours before storage. • Do not keep the battery pack on the battery charger during storage. Charge the battery pack for a maximum of 24 hours. To clean the product • Use a brush to remove unwanted material and grass on the product. • Keep unwanted material off finished surfaces and wheels. • Use a scraper below the product to remove the buildup of grass and waste. • Do not use a high pressure washer to clean the product. • Do not flush water directly on the electrical powerhead or battery contacts. • When you clean below the product, remove the battery pack and put the product on its side with the user control interface pointing up. CAUTION: Do not clean the product with water, cleaning fluids or solvents. Remove unwanted material external to the product with a soft brush or dry cloth that does not contain metal. To clean the grass catcher • Pores in cloth grass catchers can become filled with dirt and dust during operation. This causes the grass catcher to collect less grass. To prevent this, regularly hose the grass catcher off with water and let dry before using. • Examine the grass catcher frequently for wear or deterioration. Replace if necessary. To examine the door and deflector The rear door and rear deflector are attached between the rear wheels of the product. They decrease the risk of objects that may be ejected in the direction of the mow position of the operator. 1. Make sure that the rear door and rear deflector are not damaged. 2. Examine the rear door and rear deflector. Make sure that there are no defects that push the door to close, including cracks or broken springs. 3. Replace the rear door and rear deflector or the springs if they are damaged. To replace the side discharge deflector The side discharge deflector is attached to the side discharge opening of the product. It decreases the risk of objects to eject in the direction of the mow position of the operator. 1. Make sure that the side discharge deflector is not damaged. 2. Examine the side discharge deflector. Make sure that you do not see defects, such as cracks or broken springs that push the door to close. 3. Replace the side discharge deflector or the springs if they are damaged. To sharpen and balance the blade For best results, keep the blade sharp. Replace a bent or damaged blade. CAUTION: Use gloves, and/or wind the blade with a heavy cloth, to prevent damage to your hands . 1. Sharpen the blade with a file or on a grinding wheel. Do not sharpen the blade when it is installed on the product. CAUTION: We do not recommend that you sharpen the blade. If you do, make sure that the blade is balanced. A blade that is not balanced can cause damage to the product or motor. 2. Put a straight nail in a piece of wood or a wall. Make sure you can see 2-3 cm of the nail. 3. Put the center hole of the blade on the head of the nail. If the blade is balanced, it must stay in a horizontal position. If one of the two ends of the blade moves down, sharpen the heavy end until the blade is balanced. To replace the blade CAUTION: Use gloves, and/or wind the blade with a heavy cloth, to prevent injury to your hands. 1. Always remove the battery pack before you do maintenance. 2. Lock the blade with a block of wood. 3. Remove the blade bolt. 4. Remove the blade. 10 355 - 002 - 03.10.2017