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MAINTENANcE
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields during power tool operation or when blowing
dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
WARNING:
Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the unit, stop the
motor, wait for all moving parts to stop, and disconnect
from power supply. Failure to follow these instructions can
result in serious personal injury or property damage.
GENERAL MAINTENANcE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken, or
destroy plastic, which may result in serious personal injury.
Stop the motor and unplug the edger whenever you leave
the operating position. Unplug the edger before unclog-
ging the blade guard or when making a repair, adjustment,
inspection, etc.
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight.
You can often make adjustments and repairs described here.
For other repairs, have the product serviced by an authorized
service dealer.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to sharpen blade. Failure to heed this
warning could result in serious personal injury or property
damage.
REPLAcING ThE BLADE
See Figures - .
NOTE: Always ask for replacement blade model number
AC45E.
Replace blades that are damaged or worn. To increase blade
life span, keep initial cutting depth at minimum and increase
depth setting only as blade wears.
BLADE NUT
Fig. 8
16 mm
SOCkET WRENCH
BLADE
INNER FLANGE
WASHER
OUTER FLANGE
WASHER
Fig. 9
Stop the motor and unplug the edger.
Using a 26 mm wrench, hold the inner flange washer.
Using a 16 mm socket wrench, turn the blade nut coun-
ter
clockwise to loosen.
Remove blade nut, outer flange washer, blade, and inner
flange washer.
Reinstall the inner flange washer onto the edger shaft.
Center the new blade on the inner flange washer, making
sure the blade sits flat.
Install the outer flange washer onto the edger shaft.
Using a 26
mm wrench, hold the inner flange washer.
Install the blade nut onto the edger shaft.
Using a 16 mm socket wrench, turn the blade nut clock-
wise and tighten securely.
NOTE: Always make sure the blade is correctly installed
and securely fastened before each use.
STORING ThE EDGER
Depress telescoping shaft and set at shortest setting.
Clean all foreign material from the edger.
Store it in a place that is inaccessible to children.
Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden
chemicals and de-icing salts.
26
mm
WRENCH
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