BLADE REPLACEMENT
_WARNING: The blade will con-
tinue to spin after the engine steps or
after the throttle trigger has been re- leased. To avoid serious injury, make sure the blade has stopped coasting and disconnect the spark plug (or dis- connect powerhead from power source) before performing work on the blade.
I_ 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.
4_WARNING: Perform the follow- ing steps after each use:
*Allow attachment and gearbox to cool before storing or transporting.
*Store attachment with blade shield in place. Position attachment so that any sharp object cannot accidentally cause injury.
*Store the attachment in a dry, well ventilated area out of the reach of children.
SEASONAL STORAGE
Prepare attachment for storage at end of season or if it will not be used for 30
days or more.
If your edger attachment is to be stored for a period of time:
3.While holding the screwdriver in position, remove blade nut by turn- ing clockwise.
4.Remove both washers, and the blade from the blade shaft.
Blade shield
Blade
Washers
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 uneven, the blade is not cen- tered, and you must reinstall.
•Clean the entire attachment.
•inspect the blade shield area and clean any dirt, grass, leaves, or de- bris that has collected, inspect the blade and blade shield; replace a blade that is bent, warped, cracked, broken or damaged in any other way.
•Lightly oil external metal surfaces.
•Apply a coating of oil to the entire surface of the blade; wrap it in heavy paper or cloth.
•Check entire attachment for loose screws or nuts. Replace any dam- aged, worn or broken parts.
•At the beginning of the next season, use only fresh fuel having the proper gasoline to oil ratio.
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