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MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Always stop unit and dis-
connect spark plug wire (or disconnect pow-
erheadfrom 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
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:
Wear protective gloves
when handling or performing maintenance on
the blade to avoid injury. The blade is sharp and
can cut you even when it is not moving.
1. To remove the blade, align hole in the dust
cup with the hole in the side of the gearbox
by rotating the blade.
2. Insert a small screwdriver into aligned
holes. This will keep the shaft from turning
while loosening the blade nut.
Screwdriver
3. While holding the screwdriver in position,
remove blade nut by turning clockwise.
4. Remove 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
(counterclockwise).
7. Tighten blade nut firmly with a wrench
while holding screwdriver in position.
8. Remove the screwdriver.
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.
