MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during tool operation. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
WARNING:
Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, and disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from spark plug or disconnect from power supply. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
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, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum- based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or de- stroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.
You can often make adjustments and repairs described here. For other repairs, have the tool serviced by an authorized service dealer.
REPLACING THE BLADE
See Figures 6 - 8.
Replace blades that are damaged or worn.
Stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire or dis- connect from the power supply.
Align the slot in the upper flange washer and gear case with the slot in the flange; place the holding pin through all three slots to secure in place.
Using a 1/2 in. socket wrench, turn the blade nut clock- wise to loosen.
Remove the old blade from the edger shaft.
Clean debris from the edger shaft and flange washers.
Center the new blade on the upper flange washer, mak- ing sure the blade sits flat.
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| UPPER FLANGE |
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| WASHER |
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| GEAR CASE |
| FLANGE | Fig. 6 |
LOWER FLANGE | BLADE NUT |
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WASHER |
| BLADE |
| FLANGE |
HOLDING PIN |
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INSERTED INTO |
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ALIGNED SLOTS | Fig. 7 |
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1/2 in.
SOCKET WRENCH
Fig. 8
Install the lower flange washer with the cupped hole away from the blade.
Install the blade nut onto the edger shaft.
Using a 1/2 inch socket wrench, turn the blade nut coun- terclockwise onto the edger shaft and tighten securely.
NOTE: Always make sure the blade is correctly installed and securely fastened before each use.
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