MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
_l WARNING: Always stop unit and 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
GENERAL RECOMMEN DATIONS
The warranty on this attachment does not cover items that have been sub-
disconnect spark plug wire before
WHEN TO PERFORM
Before each use
Before each use
After each use
Every 5 hours of operation
BLADE MAINTENANCE
,_ WARNING: The blade will contin-
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 LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS
•Blade nut
•Fasteners
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact Sears Service Centre for re- placement of damaged or worn parts,
•Blade Shield - Discontinue use of brushcutter attachment if shield is
damaged.
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,
•Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
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.
A
A_'WARNING: 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 not flat.
BLADE REPLACEMENT
_ 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.
WARNING: Wear protective
2.Insert a small screwdriver into
aligned holes. This will keep the
shaft from turning while loosening the blade nut.
Screwdriver _
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.
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