Weed Eater WE18C PRE-OPERATION Maintenance, General Recommendations, Before Each USE, Lubrication

PRE-OPERATION

MAINTENANCE

To reduce the likelihood of disconnec- tion of lawn mower cord from the cord set during operation, use the extension cord retainer supplied with the mower.

• Don’t Abuse Cord – Never pull lawn
	mower by cord or yank it to disconnect
	from receptacle. Keep cord from heat,
	oil and sharp edges.
•	Don’t Force Lawn Mower – It will do the
	job better and safer at the rate for which
	it was designed.
•	Don’t Overreach – Keep proper footing
	and balance at all times.

• Follow instructions for lubricating and
	changing accessories.
•	Inspect lawn mower cord periodically
	and if damaged, have it repaired by an
	authorized service facility.
• Inspect extension cords periodically and
	replace if damaged.
•	Keep handles dry, clean, and free from
	oil and grease.
•	Keep guards in place and in working
	order.
•	Keep blades sharp.
•	Keep hands and feet away from cutting

BEFORE	AFTER	EVERY	EVERY	BEFORE
EACH	EACH	10	25 HOURS
				STORAGE
USE	USE	HOURS	OR SEASON

Check for Loose Fasteners

Clean / Inspect Grass Catcher

Check Tires

Clean Lawn Mower *

Check / Sharpen / Replace Blade **

Lubrication

* Use a scraper to clean under deck ** Replace blades more often when mowing in sandy soil

• Stay Alert – Watch what you are doing.
	Use common sense. Do not operate
	lawn mower when you are tired.
•	Disconnect Lawn Mower – Disconnect
	the lawn mower from the power supply
	when not in use, before servicing, when
	changing accessories such as blades,
	and the like.
•	Store Idle Lawn Mower Indoors – When
	not in use, lawn mower should be stored
	in an indoor dry and locked-up place
	– out of reach of children.
•	Maintain Lawn Mower With Care – Keep
	cutting edges sharp and clean for best
	and safest performance.

area.

• Objects struck by the lawn mower blade

can cause severe injuries to persons.

The lawn should always be carefully

examined and cleared of all objects prior

to each mowing.

• If lawn mower strikes a foreign object,

follow these steps:

- Stop lawn mower. Release the switch.

- Unplug power cord.

- Inspect for damage.

- Repair any damage before restarting

and operating the lawn mower.

• Use identical replacement blades only.

GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS

The warranty on this lawn mower does not cover items that have been subjected to operator abuse or negligence. To receive full value from the warranty, operator must maintain mower as instructed in this manual.

Some adjustments will need to be made periodically to properly maintain your unit. All adjustments in the Service and Adjust- ments section of this manual should be checked at least once each season.

•Once a year, check blade for wear.

•Follow the Maintenance Schedule in this manual.

Mulcher door hinge rod

Spray

lubricant

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE EACH USE

• Check for loose fasteners.

LUBRICATION

Keep unit well lubricated.

Handle bracket mounting pins

IMPORTANT: Do not oil or grease plastic wheel bearings. Viscous lubricants will attract dust and dirt that will shorten the life of the self-lubricating bearings. If you feel they must be lubricated, use only a dry, powdered graphite type lubricant sparingly.

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