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Maintenance
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Cutting System
Cutting Blades
• Blades and blade stay can become sharp due to wear. When handling blade or
blade stay, always wear thick gloves and handle carefully. Injury may occur.
• When replacing a blade, do not force it to remove. Blade can move suddenly,
causing injury. When it is difficult to remove, clean blade and remove foreign
object. Turn blade back and forth to remove.
• Stop engine and remove ignition key when servicing.
• Allow machine to cool off before servicing. Engine and its ancillaries are very
hot after operation and may pose a burn hazard.
• When a blade is damaged, replace it and the other blade immediately. Always
replace blades in pair. Damage due to vibration may occur.
• When replacing blades, always replace both blades. Replace blade pins and
wave washers also.
• When a foreign object is tangled with the blade, immediately stop the engine
and remove the foreign object. Damage due to vibration may occur.
• When replacing blades, inspect blade stay. If stay is worn beyond wear
limit, damaged or deformed, replace it immediately. Contact your CANYCOM
representative.