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BLADES
• When refilling the tank or resting, it is often a good
idea to use the time to oil the cutting blades.
• If a gap exists between the upper and lower blades,
follow the procedure below to adjust them so that they
fit more closely together.
(
1) Upper blade (2) Lower blade
1. Loosen lock nut (A) as shown in the diagram.
2. Tighten screw (B) fully, and then turn one-third to one-half
of a rotation backward.
3. While holding onto the screw to keep it in position,
tighten the lock nut.
4. Check to make sure that the flat washer (C) is loose
enough so that it may be turned by pressing on it with
a finger.
MAINTENANCE
