Blade Sharpening - DeWalt DCMWP234 Instruction Manual

12. Secure the blade assembly
the four blade nuts 51
wrench 44 (not included). Torque the four blade
nuts 51 to 13-20 ft-lbs.
13. In this order, install the blade assembly
spacer 45 onto the blade shaft
nOTE: Align the keys
the key slots 60 on the blade shaft
Fig. CC.
14. Install the blade assembly bolt
15. Position the 2" x 4" wood
assembly 47 and outer lip of deck as shown in Fig. DD to
keep the blades from turning.
16. Fully tighten the blade assembly bolt
9/16" (14 mm) wrench
blade assembly bolt 43
17. Return the mower to its normal upright position.

Blade Sharpening

KEEP BLADE SHARP FOR BEST MOWER PERFORMANCE. A
DULL BLADE DOES NOT CUT GRASS CLEANLY.

WARNING: Use gloves and proper eye protection while
removing, sharpening, and installing blades. Ensure
that safety key and battery packs are removed.
Sharpening the blades twice during a mowing season is
usually sufficient under normal circumstances. Sand causes
the blade to dull quickly. If your lawn has sandy soil, more
frequent sharpening may be required. REPlACE BEnT OR
DAMAgED BlADEs iMMEDiATElY.
When Sharpening a Blade:
• Make sure blade remains balanced.
• Sharpen blades at the original cutting angle.
• Sharpen cutting edges on both ends of blade, removing
equal amounts of material from both ends.
To Sharpen Blade in a Vise (Fig. EE)
1. Be sure the bail handle is released, the blades have
stopped and safety key and battery packs are removed
before removing the blades.
2. Remove blades from mower. See instructions for
Removing and Installing Blades.
3. Secure blade 53 or 52
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 54 (not included) or sharpening stone
(not included), maintaining the angle of the original
cutting edge.
6. Check balance of blade. See instructions for Blade Balancing.
7. Replace blades on mower and tighten securely.
47 in a vise 34 . Tighten
clockwise with a 9/16" (14 mm)
47 and keyed
49 as shown in Fig. CC.
46 on the keyed spacer 45
49 as shown in
43 and hand tighten.
42 between the blade
43 using a
44 (not included). Torque the
to 37-50 ft-lbs.
in a vise 34 .
Blade Balancing (Fig. FF)
Check balance of each blade
mounting hole
clamped horizontally in a vise
rotates downward, file along the sharp edge of that dropping
end. Blade is properly balanced when neither end drops.
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Cleaning (Fig. A)

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
come to a stop.
• Remove the battery packs and safety key.
• Clean out any clippings which may have accumulated on
the underside of the deck. Do not spray with water or any
other liquids.
• After several uses, check all exposed fasteners
for tightness.
Corrosion (Fig. A)
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
battery packs 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
D WALT mowers conform to the safety standards of
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the American National Standards Institute, and the U.S.
Consumer Product Safety Commission. The blades turn when
the blade motor is running.
Accessories

WARNING: Since accessories, other than those offered
by D WALT, have not been tested with this product, use
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of such accessories with this product could be hazardous.
To reduce the risk of injury, only D
accessories should be used with this product.
Recommended accessories for use with your product are
available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized
service center. If you need assistance in locating any
accessory, please contact D
(1‑800‑433‑9258) or visit our website: www.dewalt.com.
53 or 52 by placing the keyed
55 over a nail or round screwdriver
34 . If either end of a blade
8 to turn mower off, let the blades
8 to turn mower off and remove
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