[. . . ] Inspect your lawn for any debris or foreign objects and remove them before mowing. Although not powered by a motor, the cutting reel is extremely sharp and can turn unexpectedly, causing serious damage. Enclosed in carton are the : mower handle parts (1 foam grip, 1 top handle piece, 2 center handle pieces and 2 lower handle pieces ) and hardware package. Insert the top handle piece into the from grip, (for easier application, you can lubricate the inside of the from handle grip with dishwashing or liquid hand soap). [. . . ] Misalignment can occur resulting in blades that are too loose or too tight. If this happens, you will notice a rough, uneven cut or the mower will become hard to push. All adjustments are made from the rear of the mower (opposite from the bar with the logo decal). The front screws move the cutter bar away from the blades, while the rear screws move the cutter bar toward the blades. Before tightening one adjusting screw, be sure to loosen the opposing screw an equal amount. DURATION The duration of the warranty for this McCulloch product is as follows: ONE (1) YEAR from date of original purchase only when used for personal, family, household, farm or ranch, purposes, provided the unit is not used for rental purposes; NINETY (90) DAYS from date of original purchase when used for commercial, professional, institutional or rental purposes. mCCULLOCH CORPORATION HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AFTER THE APPLICABLE EXPIRATION DATES OF THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY. (Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you. Any person to whom such product is lawfully transferred within the duration of the implied or written warranty applicable to the product. Any other person who is entitled by the terms of the warranty or under applicable state law to enforce against the Warrantor the obligation of the warranty. (The above mentioned parties are hereinafter referred to as "User. WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THIS WARRANTY Any failure that occurs within the applicable duration of the warranty period that is the result of defects in materials or workmanship. Any incidental or consequential damages that may result from the failure or malfunction of the McCulloch product. (Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so these limitations may not apply to you. Any failure that results from an accident, User abuse, neglect or failure to operate the product in accordance with the instructions provided in the User Manual(s) supplied with the product, or that results from improper servicing by an unauthorized repair facility. Normal adjustments which are explained in the User Manual(s) provided with the product. Any component(s) or accessories not sold or manufactured by the Warrantor. This warranty does not apply to accessories, normal maintenance or adjustment(s) of the product set forth in the User Manual(s). Repair or replace components which have failed within the duration of the applicable warranty period at no cost to the User. Ensure that the authorized repair station is reimbursed for parts and labor costs incurred due to performance of a warranty repair in accordance with established warranty policies and procedures. [. . . ] , writing or newspaper between the cutter bar and the reel blades, and carefully turn the reel blades using the handle of a screwdriver or another blunt object. All blades should slice the paper evenly the entire length of the cutter bar while the reel turns smoothly. If the mower has an intermittent cut, adjustment should be made to the appropriate side of the blades to attain proper cutting action. When the mower is properly lubricated and adjusted, sharpening should not be necessary for several years. [. . . ]