Lubricating Blade; Other Maintenance - Craftsman 316.792490 Operator's Manual

LUBRiCATiNG BLADE
_ WARNING:
Before maintenance, be sure your hedg 4
trimmer is disconnected from the power supply. Failure|
to do so can result in accidental starting, causing |
serious personal injury.
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1. For easier operation and longer blade life, lubricate the hedge
trimmer attachment blade before and after each use. Before
lubricating, be sure the powerhead is turned OFR Apply light
machine oil along the edge of the top blade strap (Fig. 6).
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2. Occasionally, you should oil your hedge trimmer attachment
during use. Before oiling, stop the engine, then oil. You then
can resume trimming. Do not oil while hedge trimmer
attachment is running.
OTHER MAINTENANCE
1. The cutting blades are made from high quality, hardened steel
and with normal usage, they will not require resharpening.
However, if you accidentally hit a wire fence, stones, glass or
other hard objects, you may put a nick in the blade. There is
no need to remove this nick as long as it does not interfere
with the movement of the blade. If it does interfere, turn the
powerhead off and use a fine toothed file or sharpening stone
to remove the nick.
2. If you drop the trimmer, carefully inspect it for damage. If the
blade is bent, housing cracked, or handles broken or if you
see any other condition that may affect the trimmer's
operation contact a Sears or another qualified service dealer
for repairs before putting it back into use.
3. Fertilizers and other garden chemicals contain agents which
greatly accelerate the corrosion of metals. Do not store the
tool on or adjacent to fertilizers or chemicals.
4. With the unit powered off (and the spark plug disconnected),
use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the tool. Never
let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the
tool into a liquid.
NOTE: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
maintenance and adjustments should be performed by a
Sears or another qualified service dealer using identical
replacement parts.
Fig. 6
Approximate Operating Weight of Attachment ........................................................................................................................... 5.11 Ibs. (2.3 kg)
Blade Length ................................................................................................................................................................................... 22" (558.8 mm)