SERVICE MOWER
Sharpening Blades
cCAUTION: Avoid injury! Mower blades are dangerous!
•Always wear gloves while working on blades.
•Always wear safety eye protection when grinding.
•Sharpen blades with grinder, hand file, or electric blade sharpener.
A
B
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•Keep original bevel (A) when grinding.
•Blade should have 0.40 mm (1/64 in.) cutting edge (B) or less.
•Balance blades before installing.
Balancing Blades
cCAUTION: Avoid injury! Mower blades are sharp. Always wear gloves when handling mower blades or working near blades.
1. Clean blade.
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2.Put blade on nail in a vise. Turn blade to horizontal position.
3.Check balance. If blade is not balanced, heavy end of blade will drop.
4.Grind bevel of heavy end. Do not change blade bevel.
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