Maintenance - Scotts S20300 Operator's Manual

 Best appearance is obtained when grass is dry. Avoid
edging in wet soil or wet grass areas or the blade guard
might clog and result in an uneven edge. If the blade guard
becomes clogged, stop the edger, remove the battery,
and remove debris from the blade guard.
WARNING:
Always hold the edger away from the body keeping
clearance between the body and the edger. Any contact
with the edger cutting head while operating can result in
serious personal injury.
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts could create a hazard or cause
product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes and other possible
serious injuries.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the
battery pack from the tool when cleaning or performing
any maintenance.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Before each use, inspect the entire product for damaged,
missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps,
etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not
operate this product until all missing or damaged parts are
replaced. Please call 1-877-243-2774 or contact a qualifed
service center for assistance.
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which could result in serious personal injury.
OPERATION
ADJUSTING DEPTH OF CUT
See Figures 9 - 10.
 Remove the battery pack.
 Pull the depth adjustment lever away from the blade
guard.
 Lever locks into one of four positions.
 Replace the battery pack.
NOTE: Adjust the blade depth from 1/2 in. to 1 in. deep initially.
Make a shallow cut to test the cutting depth. If the cutting
depth needs adjusting, this should be done progressively
until the desired depth is reached.

MAINTENANCE

Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be
repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should
be replaced at a Qualifed Service Center.
REPLACING THE BLADE
See Figures 11 - 12.
Replace blades when worn down to indicator hole on blade.
 Remove the battery pack.
 Wear gloves when handling blade.
 Align the slot in the flange washer with the slot in the
gear case ring; place the holding pin through both slots
to secure in place.
 Using the wrench (included), turn the blade nut
counterclockwise to loosen.
 Remove the old blade from the output shaft.
 Clean debris from the edger shaft, flange washer and
cupped washer.
 Center the new blade on the flange washer, making sure
the blade sits flat.
 Properly install the cupped washer with the raised center
area with the hole not touching the blade and the outer
ring of the cupped washer touching the blade.
 Install the blade nut onto the output shaft and reinsert
the holding pin into the slots as described above.
 Using a wrench, turn the blade nut clockwise onto the
edger shaft and tighten securely.
 This replacement part is available from the place of
purchase, or by calling 1-877-243-2774.
Always make sure the blade is correctly installed and
securely fastened before each use. Failure to properly
install the blade can result in serious personal injury.
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