DeWalt DCMW290 - Lubrication; Cleaning and Maintenance; Air Vent and Part Cleaning; Deck Underside Cleaning

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Fig. R
32
29
33
Blade Balancing (Fig. S)
Check balance of the blade
29
by placing center hole in
the blade over a nail or round screwdriver
34
, clamped
horizontally in a vise
32
. 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.
Fig. S
29
32
34
Lubrication
No lubrication is necessary. Do not oil the wheels. They have
plastic bearing surfaces which require nolubrication.
Cleaning

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 battery and safety key. Clean
out any clippings which may have accumulated on the
underside of the deck. After several uses, check all exposed
fasteners fortightness.
Corrosion
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 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
Industrial
Tool Co., 701East Joppa Road, Towson, MD 21286, 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.

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.
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