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Maintenance (CONTINUED)

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How to Change the Blade

WARNING

Do not sharpen the blade. Sharpening can damage the

blade and cause it to break, which can cause injury to you

or to others.

The blade is subject to nicks, scratches, and dents, which

will generally not affect function. The blade is also subject to

wear – reducing the cutting depth. Replace a worn blade by

following the steps below:

NOTE: Only use a replacement blade from the manufacturer.

To order spare parts call us at: 1-800-737-2112.

NOTE: Replacing the blade requires one 19 mm wrench

and one L-type wrench.

1 . Shut off engine.

2. Put on protective gloves.

3. Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug.

4. Insert the L wrench into the opening behind the blade to prevent shaft rotation.

5. Remove the blade locknut that holds the blade to the drive shaft. (See Fig. 8)

NOTICE

The nut has a left handed thread, so the direction of rotation for tightening / loosening is the opposite of that used on

common threads.

6. Remove the blade.

7. Replace with new blade from the manufacturer by reversing the above steps.

WARNING

The blade locknut has a nylon inner liner to provide locking resistance. This nut must not be reused if the nut can be

fully installed by hand. Replace nut after approximately 10 installations.

NOTE: Tighten the blade locknut to 15 foot-pounds (21 N-m).

How to Prepare for Storage

WARNING

Never store the Edger indoors with fuel in the fuel tank. Never store in an enclosed, poorly ventilated area where fumes

could reach an open flame, a spark or a pilot light(furnace, water heater, clothes dryer etc.). Allow engine to cool before

storing unit.

NOTICE

A yearly checkup or tune-up at an authorized service center will make sure that the Edger will provide maximum

performance for the next season.

WARNING

1. Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance.

2. Maintain Edger with care. Inspect Edger periodically. If Edger is not working properly or damaged, have it repaired by

a qualified service center. Clean Edger. Remove all dirt, leaves, debris, etc.

3. Check for misalignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, broken parts, mounting and any other condition

that may affect its operation.

4. Keep guards in place and in working order.

5. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified service center.

6. Use only genuine Powermate® replacement parts and accessories. Use of any non-Powermate® parts or

......... accessories could lead to injury, damage to the unit, and will void your warranty.

7. Do not remove or modify any parts. Removing or modifying parts could lead to injury, damage the Edger and will void

the warranty.

8. When not in use, store Edger indoors in a dry location. Store Edger in a locked area out of the reach of children.

9. Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors,

or switches, furnaces, etc.

Fig. 8

BLADE LOCKNUT

TURN COUNTER-

CLOCKWISE TO

TIGHTEN

TURN CLOCKWISE

TO LOOSEN

INSERT L WRENCH TO PREVENT

SHAFT FROM TURNING