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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
CARE & MAINTENANCE
TASK
WHEN TO PERFORM
Check for loose fasteners and parts
Check for damaged or worn parts
Inspect and clean unit and labels
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
The warranty on this unit does not cover
items that have been subjected to oper-
ator abuse or negligence. To receive full
value from the warranty, the operator
must maintain unit as instructed in this
manual. Various adjustments will need
to be made periodically to properly
Before each use
Before each use
After each use
CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact your Sears Service Center for
replacement of damaged or worn parts.
• Trigger Switch - Ensure trigger switch
functions properly by releasing the
switch. Make sure motor stops and
blade stops turning; then restart motor
maintain your unit.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PARTS
• Blade
• Blade Guard
• Housing Screws
• Handle Screws
• Wheels
and continue.
• Blade Guard - Discontinue use of unit
if blade guard is damaged.
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND
LABELS
• After each use, inspect complete unit
for loose or damaged parts. Clean
the unit using a damp cloth with a
mild detergent.
• Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
BLADE MAINTENANCE
_!_ WARNING:
The blade will spin
momentarily after the motor steps. Make
sure blade has stopped turning and dis-
connect unit from the power source be-
fore performing work on the blade.
CAUTION:
Wear protective gloves
when handling or performing mainte-
nance on blade to help avoid in ury.
• Use the proper rep acement bade.
Contact your Sears store for replace-
ment blade #71-85718.
• The blade is reversible. When the cut-
ting edge on one side becomes worn,
turn the blade over.
• Check blade for flatness periodically.
Lay the blade on a fiat surface and in-
spect the blade for flatness. Throw
away a blade that is not flat.
d_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 the speci-
fied replacement
blade.
To reverse or replace blade:
1. Disconnect unit from power source.
2. Fit a wrench onto the shaft behind
the blade.
3. Using another wrench remove hex
nut, cup washer, and spring washer.
4. Remove the blade.
5. Clean all parts and check for dam-
age. Replace damaged parts.
6. Reverse or replace blade. Reinstall
blade onto shaft.
7. Install the spring washer, making
sure the outer, notched edge con-
tacts the blade.
8. Install the cup washer, making sure
the lip of the washer is facing to-
ward the spring washer.
9. Install the hex nut; tighten securely.
Spring
Washer
Hex
Nut
Loos"_'_'_
Tighten p Washer
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