SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT
HOW TO REPLACE THE BLADE
The blade is subject to wear and damage, such as nicks and dents. This will not gener- ally affect its function.
The blade is designed to not require sharp- ening. Do not attempt to sharpen the blade. The blade is also reversible. If nicks or dents are excessive, remove the blade and turn it around. This will provide a fresh cut- ting edge. Replace the blade if both sides are worn or damaged.
blade. Sharpening can damage WARNING: Do not sharpen the the blade and cause it to break,
which can cause injury to yourself or to others.
To replace the blade, follow the steps below.
Hold Nut,
Do Not Turn
1.Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
2.Remove the blade Iocknut that holds the blade to the drive shaft.
ten the blade Iocknut, always
,_WARNING: To remove or tigh- use the method shown in
Figure 20. Always position the holding wrench on the nut behind the blade.
3.Remove the blade.
4.Install a new blade and blade Iocknut. Tighten the blade Iocknut to a torque of
5.Connect the spark plug wire to the spark plug.
Turn Wrench
To Tighten Locknut
Blade Locknut
Figure 20
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