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.
blade nut
OUTer flange 
washer
blade
INNer flange 
washer
Fig. 8
16mm
socket wrench
26 mm | Fig. 9 | |
wrench | ||
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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- terclockwise 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.
replacing the blade | STORing the EDGer | |
Depress telescoping shaft and set at shortest setting. | ||
See Figures 8 - 9. | ||
NOTE: Always ask for replacement blade model number | Clean all foreign material from the edger. | |
AC45E. | Store it in a place that is inaccessible to children. | |
Replace blades that are damaged or worn. To increase blade | Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden | |
life span, keep initial cutting depth at minimum and increase | ||
chemicals and | ||
depth setting only as blade wears. | ||
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