HART HLPM02 - Replacing the Cutting Blade; Storing the Mower

10 – English
MAINTENANCE
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plasticsaresusceptibletodamagefromvarioustypesof
commercialsolventsandmaybedamagedbytheiruse.Use
cleanclothstoremovedirt,dust,oil,grease,etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petro-
leum-based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in
contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage,
weaken, or destroy plastic which can result in serious
personalinjury.
NOTICE:
Neveruseahose,water,oranyliquidstocleanthelawn
mower, as water can damage electronic components
andthebatterypack.Removeanybuildupofgrassand
leavesonoraroundthemotorcover.Wipethemower
cleanwithadryclothoccasionally.
LUBRICATION
Allofthebearingsinthisproductarelubricatedwithasuf-
ficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit
under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further
bearinglubricationisrequired.
WARNING:
Alwaysprotecthandsbywearingheavyglovesand/or
wrapping the cutting edges of the blade with rags and
othermaterialwhenperformingblademaintenance.Con-
tactwiththebladecouldresultinseriouspersonalinjury.
REPLACING THE CUTTING BLADE
See Figures 15 - 16.
NOTE: Onlyuseauthorizedreplacementblades.
Stopthemotorandremovethestartkey.Allowbladeto
cometoacompletestop.
 Removethebatterypackfromthebatteryport.
Turnthemoweronitsside.
Wedgeablockofwoodbetweenthebladeandmower
decktopreventthebladefromturning.
Loosen the blade nut by turning it counterclockwise (as
viewedfrombottomofmower)usinga15mmwrench
orsocket(notprovided).
Removethebladenut,spacer,bladeinsulator,andblade.
Placethenewbladeontheshaftagainstthebladeposts.
Ensure blade is properly seated with shaft going through
center blade hole and the two blade posts inserted
intotheirrespectiveholesontheblade.Makesureitis
installedwith thecurvedends pointinguptoward the
mowerdeckandnotdowntowardtheground. When
seatedproperly,thebladeshouldbeflat.
Replacethebladeinsulatorandspacer,thenthreadthe
bladenutontheshaftandfingertighten.
NOTE: Make certain all parts are replaced in the exact
orderinwhichtheywereremoved.
Torque the blade nut down clockwise using a torque
wrench (notprovided) to ensure the bolt is properly
tightened.Therecommendedtorqueforthebladenut
is310–360in.lbs.
WARNING:
Ensure blade is properly seated and the blade nut is
tightenedtothetorquespecificationsabove.Failureto
properly attach the blade could cause it to come loose
andresultinpossibleseriouspersonalinjury.
STORING THE MOWER
See Figures 17 - 18.
WARNING:
Remove all battery packs from the battery port and
battery storage compartment and start key and store in
asecurelocationoutofthereachofchildrentoprevent
unauthorizeduseofthelawnmowerandpossibleserious
personalinjury.
Before storage, wipe any dirt or debris from the battery
area.
Turn mower on its side and clean grass clippings that
haveaccumulatedontheundersideofthemowerdeck.
Wipethemowercleanwithadrycloth.
Checkallnuts,bolts,knobs,screws,fasteners,etc.,for
tightness.
Inspectmovingpartsfordamage,breakage,andwear.
Haverepairsmadeonanydamagedormissingparts.
Checkbladefordamage,uneven,orexcessivewearand
replacebladeiftheseconditionsexist.
Store mower indoors in a clean, dry place out of the reach
ofchildren.
•Tostorethemowerinahorizontalposition,lowerthe
handleassembly.Avoidpinchingortrappinganycables.
•Tostorethemowerinaverticalposition,removethe
grass bag, then lower the handle assembly. Avoid
pinchingortrappinganycables.
NOTE: Make sure the pins on the handle adjustment
knobs are fully locked before attempting to raise the
mowertothestandingposition.
NOTICE:
Do not allow the starter cable to become pinched or
trappedwhenloweringthehandle.
Donotstorenearcorrosivematerialssuchasfertilizeror
rocksalt.