RECOMMENDED CUTTING POSITION
| 2 o’clock |
Cut using the 2 |
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o’clock to 4 o’clock | 4 o’clock |
position of the | |
blade |
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WARNING: The operator or others must not try to clear away cut material with the engine running or the blade turning to avoid serious injury. Stop engine and blade before removing materials wrapped around blade or shaft.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Always stop unit and dis- connect spark plug wire before performing maintenance.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for re- placement of damaged or worn parts.
SBlade Shield
CHECK FOR LOOSE FASTENERS AND PARTS
SBlade nut S Fasteners
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND DECALS
S After each use, inspect complete unit for loose or damaged parts. Clean the unit and decals using a damp cloth with a mild deter- gent.
S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
BLADE MAINTENANCE
WARNING: The blade will continue to spin after the engine stops or after the throttle trigger has been released. To avoid serious injury, make sure the blade has stopped coasting and disconnect the spark plug before performing work on the blade.
WARNING: Always replace a blade that is bent, warped, cracked, broken, or dam- aged in any other way. Never attempt to straighten and reuse a damaged blade. Use only specified replacement blade. Wear pro- tective gloves when handling or performing maintenance on the blade to help avoid injury. S Check blade for flatness periodically. Lay
the blade on a flat surface to inspect for flat- ness. Throw away a blade that is not flat.
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
BLADE REPLACEMENT
WARNING: The blade will continue to spin after the engine stops or after the throttle trigger has been released. 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 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 gear- box by rotating the blade.
2.Insert a small screwdriver into aligned holes. This will keep the shaft from turn- ing while loosening the blade nut.
Screwdriver
3.While holding the screwdriver in position, remove blade nut by turning clockwise as you are facing the nut.
4.Remove both washers and the blade from the blade shaft. Leave the dust cup on the gearbox.
5.Install new blade and retaining washer onto the threaded shaft extending from the gear- box (blade must be between the dust cup and the retaining washer). Make sure the raised part of the retaining washer is facing the gearbox, and the raised area fits into the hole in the center of the blade.
Gearbox
Shield
Dust Cup | Threaded Shaft |
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Retaining | Blade |
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Washer |
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Cupped |
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Washer | Nut |
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