MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
_IkWARNING: Always stop unit and disconnect spark plug wire before
performing maintenance.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE TASK
Check for loose fasteners and parts Check for damaged or worn parts Inspect and clean unit and decals Check or replace blade
GEN ERAL RECOMMEN DATIONS
The warranty on this attachment does not cover items that have been sub-
WHEN TO PERFORM
Before each use
Before each use
After each use
Every 5 hours of operation
•Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
BLADE MAINTENANCE
jected to operator abuse or negli- gence. To receive full value from the warranty, the operator must maintain the brushcutter attachment as instruct- ed in this manual.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS
Contact Sears Service Center for re-
_II, WARNING: The blade will contin-
ue to spin after the engine stops or af- ter the throttle trigger has been re- leased. To avoid serious injury, make sure the blade has stopped coasting and disconnect the spark plug before performing work on the blade.
placement of damaged or worn parts.
•Blade Shield - Discontinue use of brushcutter attachment if shield is damaged.
•CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS
•Blade nut
•Fasteners
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT
AND DECALS
•After each use, inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts. Clean
the unit and decals using a damp cloth with a mild detergent.
BLADE REPLACEMENT
_JkWARNING: The blade will contin-
ue to spin after the engine stops or af- ter the throttle trigger has been re- leased. To avoid serious injury, make sure the blade has stopped coasting
and disconnect the spark plug before performing work on the blade.
_IkwARNING: 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 protective gloves when handling or performing maintenance on the blade to help avoid injury.
•Check blade for flatness periodically. Lay the blade on a flat surface to in-
spect for flatness. Throw away a blade that is net flat.
2.Insert a small screwdriver into
aligned holes. This will keep the
shaft from turning while loosening the blade nut.
Screwdriver
_IkWARNING: 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.
3.While holding the screwdriver in position, remove blade nut by turn-
ing clockwise as you are facing the nut,
4.Remove both washers and the blade from the blade shaft. Leave the dust cup on the gearbox.
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