MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS
7.Squeeze the yokes and remove the blade from the housing (Fig. 12).
Fig. 12
INSTALLING BLADEWARNING: Blades are sharp. When handling blade assembly, do not place your hand or fingers between blades or in any position where they could get pinched or cut.
WARNING: To prevent serious injury, wear gloves when removing or installing the blade.
1.Slide the blade plate all the way forward towards the yokes (Fig. 13). The red end of the bar should be covered by the blade plate.
2.Align the cams (see Fig. 9).
3.Place new blade into the housing and squeeze the yoke to drop it into place (see Fig. 12).
4.Rotate the blade so that it drops past the lower cam (see Fig. 11).
5.Install the four (4) blade screws. Torque screws to
WARNING: When servicing, use only identical OEM replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.
Housing Slot
Bottom Plate Lip
Fig. 14
LUBRICATING BLADE1.For easier operation and longer blade life, lubricate the hedge trimmer attachment blade before and after each use. Before lubricating, be sure the switch is in the OFF position on the powerhead. Apply light machine oil along the edge of the top strap (Fig. 15).
2.Occasionally, you should oil your hedge trimmer attachment during use. Before oiling, stop hedge trimmer, then oil. You then can resume trimming. Do not oil while hedge trimmer attachment is running.
NOTE: 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, carbon dust, etc.
NOTE: Only the parts shown on the parts list, page 9, are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer.
Fig. 13
6.Install the bottom plate lip into the slot of the housing (Fig. 14). Install the two (2) bottom plate screws. Torque screws to
NOTE: If binding occurs after replacing the blade
assembly, repeat the steps under RemovingFig. 15 Blade and Installing Blade.
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