_
WARNING:
Alwaysstopunitanddis-
connect
spark plug wire (or disconnect
pow-
erhead from power source) before performing
maintenance.
CHECK
FOR
DAMAGED
OR
WORN
PARTS
Contact
an authorized
service dealer
for re-
placement
of damaged
or worn parts,
• Blade Shield - Discontinue
use of edger if
blade shield is damaged,
CHECK
FOR
LOOSE
FASTENERS
AND
PARTS
• Blade nut
• Fasteners
INSPECT
AND
CLEAN
UNIT
AND
DECALS
• After each use, inspect
compIete
unit for
loose or damaged
parts. Clean the unit and
decals using a damp cloth with a mild deter-
gent.
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
BLADE REPLACEMENT
BLADE
MAINTENANCE
'_,WARNING:
The blade wilt 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 (or disconnect
powerhead
from power
source)
before performing
work on the blade.
WARNING:
Alwaysreplacea
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 pro-
tective
gloves when
handling
or performing
maintenance
on the blade to help avoid h_jury.
• The blade is reversible.
When
the cutting
edge on one side becomes
worn, turn the
blade
over (see BLADE
REPLACEMENT
in the
SERVICE
AND
ADJUSTMENTS
section).
• 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.
A
m_,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 (or
disconnect
powerhead
from power
source)
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 gearbox
by rotating the blade.
2. insert
a small
screwdriver
into aligned
holes. This will keep the shaft from turning
while loosening
the blade nut.
Screwdriv_
3. While holding the screwdriver
in position,
remove blade nut by turning clockwise.
4. Remove both washers,
and the blade from
the blade shaft.
Blade shield
Blade
Washers
Blade
Shaft
5. Install new blade onto blade shaft.
6. Reinstall
both
washers
and
blade
nut
(counterclockwise).
7. Tighten
blade
nut firmly
with
a wrench
while holding screwdriver
in position.
8. Remove the screwdriver.
9. Turn
blade
by hand. If the blade
binds
against the shield,
or appears
to be un-
even, the blade
is not centered,
and you
must reinstall.