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MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
_l
WARNING:
Always stop unit and disconnect
spark plug wire before
performing
maintenance.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TASK
Check for loose fasteners and parts
Check for damaged or worn parts
Inspect and clean unit and decals
Check or replace blade
GENERAL
RECOMMEN
DATIONS
The warranty on this attachment
does
not cover items that have been sub-
jected to operator abuse or negli-
gence. To receive full value from the
warranty, the operator must maintain
the brushcutter
attachment
as instruct-
ed in this manual.
CHECK
FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS
AND PARTS
• Blade nut
• Fasteners
CHECK
FOR DAMAGED
OR
WORN PARTS
Contact Sears Service
Centre for re-
placement
of damaged
or worn parts,
• Blade Shield - Discontinue
use of
brushcutter
attachment
if shield is
damaged.
INSPECT
AND CLEAN
UNIT
AND DECALS
• After each use, inspect complete unit
for loose or damaged parts. Clean the
unit and decals using a damp cloth
with a mild detergent,
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
WHEN TO PERFORM
Before each use
Before each use
After each use
Every 5 hours of operation
BLADE MAINTENANCE
,_
WARNING:
The blade will contin-
ue to spin after the engine stops or af-
ter the throttle trigger has been re-
leased.
To avoid serious injury, make
sure the blade has stopped coasting
and disconnect
the spark plug before
performing
work on the blade.
A
A_'WARNING:
Always
replace a
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 protective
gloves when handling or performing
maintenance
on the blade to help
avoid injury.
• Check blade for flatness periodically.
Lay the blade on a flat surface to in-
spect for flatness.
Throw away a
blade that is not flat.
BLADE REPLACEMENT
_
WARNING:
The blade will contin-
ue to spin after the engine stops or af-
ter the throttle trigger has been re-
leased. To avoid serious
injury, make
sure the blade has stopped
coasting
and disconnect
the spark plug 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.
Screwdriver _
3.
While holding the screwdriver
in
position, remove blade nut by turn-
ing clockwise
as you are facing the
nut.
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