Honda Miimo HRM40: Blade / cutting fault

What this fault means

Cutting mechanism is blocked or overloaded.

Safety: Stop the mower and follow the manufacturer safety instructions before physical inspection.

Step-by-step checks

1. Power the mower off safely.
2. Remove grass/debris from accessible cutting areas.
3. Inspect blades and mounting hardware.
4. Raise cut height if grass is too long.
5. Persistent fault with free cutting mechanism needs service.

Evidence source: Manufacturer/support reference

Evidence checked 2026-08-25. Diagnostic procedures are labelled separately from manufacturer-exact error instructions.

Did one of these checks actually fix the mower?

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