Stanley Fatmax SFMCMS2653 - To Sharpen Blade in a Vise (Fig. M); Blade Balancing (Fig. N); Maintenance Procedures; Lubrication

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• Sharpen cutting edges on both ends of blade, removing
equal amounts of material from bothends.
To Sharpen Blade in a Vise (Fig. M)
1. Be sure the bail handle is released, the blade has stopped
and safety key and battery pack are removed before
removing theblade.
2. Remove blade from mower. See instructions for Removing
and InstallingBlade.
3. Secure blade
29
in a vise
32
.
4. Wear proper eye protection and gloves and be careful not
to cutyourself.
5. Carefully file the cutting edges of the blade with a fine tooth
file
33
or sharpening stone, maintaining the angle of the
original cuttingedge.
6. Check balance of blade. See instructions for
BladeBalancing.
7. Replace blade on mower and tightensecurely.
Blade Balancing (Fig. N)
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.
Lubrication
No lubrication is necessary. Do not oil the wheels. They have
plastic bearing surfaces which require nolubrication.
Cleaning
Release bail handle
5
to turn mower off, let the blade come to a
stop and then remove 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.

WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the main housing
with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting in and around
the air vents. Wear approved eye protection and approved
dust mask when performing thisprocedure.

WARNING: Never use solvents or other harsh chemicals
for cleaning the non-metallic parts of the tool. These
chemicals may weaken the 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.
Preventing 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 unplug safety key. Wipe all
exposed parts with a dampcloth.
Optional Accessories

WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered by
STANLEYFATMAX, have not been tested with this product,
use of such accessories with this tool could be hazardous.
To reduce the risk of injury, only STANLEYFATMAX
recommended accessories should be used with
thisproduct.
Consult your dealer for further information on the
appropriateaccessories.
Protecting the Environment
Separate collection. Products and batteries marked
with this symbol must not be disposed of with normal
householdwaste.
Products and batteries contain materials that can
be recovered or recycled reducing the demand for raw
materials. Please recycle electrical products and batteries
according to local provisions. Further information is available at
www.2helpU.com.
Rechargeable Battery Pack
This long life battery pack must be recharged when it fails
to produce sufficient power on jobs which were easily done
before. At the end of its technical life, discard it with due care for
our environment:
• Run the battery pack down completely, then remove it from
thetool.
• Li-Ion cells are recyclable. Take them to your dealer or a
local recycling station. The collected battery packs will be
recycled or disposed ofproperly.
Guarantee
1 Year Guarantee
All STANLEY FATMAX power tool products include a 1 year
guarantee as standard. In the unlikely event that your powertool
becomes defective due to faulty materials or worksmanship
within 1 year of purchase, STANLEY guarantees to replace or
repair all defective parts free of charge, or – at our discretion –
replace the item free ofcharge.
3 Year Guarantee
Register your STANLEY FATMAX power tool within 4 weeks
of purchase and qualify for an additional 2 year guarantee.
Having registered your power tool, in the unlikely event that
your powertool becomes defective due to faulty materials or
worksmanship, STANLEY guarantees to replace or repair all
defective parts free of charge, or – at our discretion – replace
the item free ofcharge.