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MAINTENANCE

WARNING:

Always stop unit and dis-

connect spark plug wire (or disconnect pow-

erhead from power source) before performing

maintenance.

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR

WORN PARTS

Contact an authorized service dealer for re-

placement of damaged or worn parts.

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Blade Shield -- Discontinue use of edger if

blade shield is damaged.

CHECK FOR LOOSE

FASTENERS AND PARTS

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Blade nut

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Fasteners

INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND

DECALS

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After each use, inspect complete unit for

loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and

decals using a damp cloth with a mild deter-

gent.

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Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.

BLADE MAINTENANCE

WARNING:

The blade will continue

to spin after the engine stops or after the

throttle trigger has been released. To avoid

serious injury, make sure the blade has

stopped coasting and disconnect the spark

plug (or disconnect powerhead from power

source) before performing work on the blade.

WARNING:

Always replace a blade

that is bent, warped, cracked, broken, or

damaged in any other way. Never attempt to

straighten and reuse a damaged blade. Use

only specified replacement blade. Wear pro-

tective gloves when handling or performing

maintenance on the blade to help avoid injury.

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The blade is reversible. When the cutting

edge on one side becomes worn, turn the

blade over (see BLADE REPLACEMENT

in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

section).

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Check blade for flatness periodically. Lay

the blade on a flat surface to inspect for flat-

ness. Throw away a blade that is not flat.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

BLADE REPLACEMENT

W ARNING:

The blade will continue to

spin after the engine stops or after the throttle

trigger has been released. To avoid serious

injury, make sure the blade has stopped

coasting and disconnect the spark plug (or

disconnect powerhead from power source)

before performing work on the blade.

W ARNING:

Wear protective gloves

when handling or performing maintenance on

the blade to avoid injury . The blade is sharp and

can cut you even w hen it is not moving.

Locking Lever

1. To remove the blade, push in locking lever

and hold.

2. Rotate blade nut until the locking lever falls

into one of the grooves in the dust cup.

3. Continue to hold in locking lever. This w ill

keep the shaft from turning while loosening

the blade nut.

4. Remove the blade nut, both washers, and

the blade from the blade shaft.

Blade shield

Blade

Washers

Blade nut

Blade

Shaft

5. Install new blade onto blade shaft.

6. Reinstall both washers and blade nut.

7. Tighten blade nut firmly with a wrench.

8. Release locking lever.

9. Turn blade by hand. If the blade binds

against the shield, or appears to be un-

even, the blade is not centered, and you

must reinstall.

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