Service And Adjustments - Weed Eater PE225 Operator's Manual

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

BLADE MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
The blade will spin mo-
mentarily after the motor stops. Make
sure blade has stopped turning and
disconnect unit from the power source
before performing work on the blade.
CAUTION:
Wear protective gloves
when handling or performing mainte-
nance on blade to help avoid injury.
S Use the proper replacement blade.
Contact your dealer for a replace-
ment blade.
S The blade is reversible. When the
cutting edge on one side becomes
worn, turn the blade over.
S Check blade for flatness periodically.
Lay the blade on a flat surface and
inspect the blade for flatness. Throw
away a blade that is not flat.
WARNING:
Always replace a blade
that is bent, warped, cracked, broken,
or damaged in any other way. Never
attempt to straighten and reuse a dam-
aged blade. Use only the specified re-
placement blade.
To reverse or replace blade:
S Disconnect unit from power source.
S Fit a wrench onto the shaft behind
the blade.
Prepare unit for storage at the end of
the season or if it will not be used for
30 days or more.
WARNING:
S Secure the unit before storing or
transporting.
S Store unit with all guards in place.
Position unit so that any sharp object
cannot accidentally cause injury.
S Store unit well out of reach of children.
EDGER STORAGE
S Clean the entire unit.
S Inspect the blade area and clean any
dirt, grass, leaves, or debris that has
collected. Inspect the blade and
blade guard; replace a blade that is
bent, warped, cracked, broken, or
damaged in any other way.
S Using another wrench, remove hex
nut by turning clockwise.
S Remove cupped washer and spring
washer.
S Remove the blade.
S Clean all parts and check for dam-
age. Replace damaged parts.
S Reverse or replace blade. Reinstall
blade onto shaft.
S Install the spring washer, making
sure the outer, notched edge con-
tacts the blade.
S Install the cup washer, making sure
the lip of the washer is facing toward
the spring washer.
S Install the hex nut by turning counter-
clockwise; tighten securely.
Spring
Washer
Hex
Nut
Loosen Tighten
STORAGE
S Replace a damaged or worn blade
guard.
S Lightly oil external metal surfaces.
CAUTION: Wear protective gloves
when handling the blade. The blade is
sharp and can cut you even when it is
not moving.
S Apply a coating of oil to entire surface
of blade; wrap it in heavy paper or
cloth.
S Be sure all handles and guards are
in place and are securely fastened.
Replace any damaged parts.
S Check entire unit for loose screws,
nuts, and bolts. Replace any dam-
aged, worn, or broken parts.
S Do not cover with plastic. Plastic can-
not breathe and will induce condensa-
tion and eventual rust or corrosion.
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Blade
Cup Washer