OPERATION cont.
REMOVING THE BLADE FOR REPLACEMENT
!WARNING: To avoid injury, ALWAYS turn off and disconnect the Edger from the power outlet BEFORE installing parts or cleaning the Edger or making any adjustments.
!CAUTION: BLADE ROTATES momentarily after power switch is released. Wait
for blade to come to a complete stop. Blade is sharp, wear work gloves when replacing.
1.Loosen Screw under Blade Guard Release Lever, pull Blade Guard Release Lever and open Blade Guard Door. See OPENING THE BLADE GUARD on Pages
2.Use a 1” crescent wrench to hold the outer spacer in place, which will keep the blade from turning. With a 9/16” crescent wrench, loosen the hex head nut with conical washer (Fig. 15a).
3.Remove hex head nut with conical washer, spacer and blade.
Fig. 15a | with conical washer | Top | Fig. 15b |
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ATTACHING THE NEW BLADE
NOTE: Clean off debris from blade and all mounting hardware.
1.Be sure inner spacer is on shaft – “flats” in spacer hole must engage with “flats” on shaft (Fig 15b).
2.Place the blade on the shaft over the inner spacer.
3.Hold the blade against the inner spacer and install the outer spacer, again aligning the flats in the spacer with the flats on the shaft.
4.Install the hex head nut with conical washer. Use a 1” crescent wrench to hold the outer spacer in place, which will keep the blade from turning. With a 9/16” crescent wrench, firmly tighten the hex head nut with conical washer (Fig 15a).
NOTE: Replace the hex head nut with conical washer ONLY with identical replacement part; see Parts List.
5.Close Blade Guard door. Blade Guard Release Lever must snap into locked position. Tighten screw under Blade Guard Release Lever.
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MAINTENANCE
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Keep your Edger clean and in good repair for maximum
or any other conditions that may affect the operation. If abnormal vibration or noise occurs, turn off the tool immediately and have the problem corrected before further use.
DO NOT use the Edger if it has any broken parts. Have damaged, missing, worn or broken parts replaced before using Edger.
When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury.
BLADE CARE
The cutting blades are made from high quality, hardened steel and with normal use, they will not require resharpening. However, if you accidentally hit a wire fence, stones, glass or other hard objects, you may put a nick in the blade. There is no need to remove this nick as long as it does not interfere with the movement of the blade. If it does interfere, unplug the Edger, see OPENING THE BLADE GUARD on Pages
!WARNING: To avoid injury, ALWAYS turn off and disconnect the Edger from the power outlet BEFORE installing parts or cleaning the Edger or making any adjustments.
If you drop the Edger, carefully inspect it for damage. If the blade is bent, housing cracked, or handles broken, or if you see any other condition that may affect the Edger’s operation, have Edger repaired by a Sears or other qualified service dealer before putting it back into use.
CLEANING
Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain agents that greatly accelerate the corrosion of metals. If you use the Edger in areas where fertilizers or chemicals have been used, it should be cleaned immediately afterwards. Do Not store the tool on or adjacent to fertilizers or chemicals.
When cleaning, DO NOT immerse tool in water or squirt with a hose. Never let any liquid get inside the tool.
Wipe all exposed parts with a damp cloth. You may lubricate only metal parts with a light petroleum based oil.
!WARNING: To avoid injury, ALWAYS turn off and disconnect the Edger from the power outlet BEFORE installing parts or cleaning the Edger or making any adjustments.
!CAUTION: BLADE ROTATES momentarily after power switch is released. Wait for blade to come to a complete stop.
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