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MAINTENANCE
WARNING: Disconnect the spark
plug before performing m aintenance except
for carburetor adjustments.
HELPFUL TIP
IMPORT ANT: Have all
repairs other than the rec-
ommended maintenance
described in the instruction
manual performed by an
authorized service dealer.
If any dealer other than an authorized
service dealer performs work on the
product,WEED EATERmay not pa yfor
repairs under warranty. It is your re-
sponsibility to ma intain and perform
general maintenance.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Thewarrantyonthis unitdoesnot coveritems
that have been subjected to operator abuse
or negligence. To receive full value from the
warranty , the ope rator must maintain unit as
instructed in t his manual. Various adjust-
ments will need to be made periodically to
properly maintain your unit.
S Onceeachyear ,replace thespark plug,re-
place air filter element and check blade for
wear . A newspark plugandaclean/newair
filter element assures proper air/fuel mix-
ture and helps your engine run better and
last longer
.
CHECK FOR DAMA GED OR
WORN PARTS
Contact an authorized service dealer for re-
placement of damaged or worn parts.
S ON/OFF Switch -- Ensure ON/OFF switch
functions properly by m oving the switch to
the OFF position and assure the engine
stops; then restart engine and continue.
S Fuel Tank -- Discontinue use of edger if fuel
tank shows signs of damage or leaks.
S Blade Guard -- Discontinue use of edger if
blade guard is damaged.
CHECK FOR LOOSE
FASTENERS AND PART S
S Blade nut
S Muf fler
S Cylinder shield
S Clutch
S Throttle trigger
S Handle screws
S Fasteners
INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT & LA-
BELS
S After each use, inspect complete unit for
loose o rdamagedparts. Clean theunit and
labels using a damp cloth with a m ilddeter-
gent.
S Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.
CLEAN AIR FILTER
A dirty air filter de creases the life and perfor-
mance of the engine and increases fuel con-
sumption and harmful emissions.
Always cleanyour airfilter after5 t an ks o ffuel
or 5 hours of operation, whichever comes
first. Clean more frequently in dusty condi-
tions. It is advisable to replace your air filter
with a new oneafter every 50hours of opera-
tion, or annually, whichever comes first.
To clean filter:
1. Clean the cover and the area around it to
keep dirt from falling into the carburetor
chamber when the cover is removed.
2. Remove the two screws and the air filter
cover from the engine.
3. Remove air filter .
NOTE: Do not clean the air filter with gaso-
lineor otherflammable solvent t oavoid creat-
ing a fire ha zard or producing harmful evapo-
rative emissions.
4. Clean the air filter using hot soapy water.
Rinse with clean cool water. Air dry com-
pletely before reinstalling.
5. Lightly oil air filter before installing to im-
prove the efficiency of the air filter. Use
2-- cycle engine oil or motor oil (SAE 30).
NOTE: Do not soak air filter in oil.
6. Squeezethe airfilter todistribute oiland to
remove any excess oil.
7. Reinstall air filter in housing.
CAUTION: M ake sure air filter is fitted into
the corners of the housing to prevent air fr om
bypassing thefilter and to keep dust from en-
tering engine and causing damage.
8. Reinstall air filter cover.
Air Filter Cover
Cover
Screws
BLADE MAINTENANCE
WARNING: The blade will continue
to spin after the engine stops or after the
throttle triggerhas been released. Make sure
the blade has stopped coasting and discon-
nectthespark plugbeforeperforming workon
the blade.
WARNING: Wear protective gloves
when handlingor performing maintenance on
the blade to he lp avoid injury.
Always replace a blade that is bent, warped,
cracked, broken, or damaged in any other
way. Never attemptto straighten a ndreuse a
damaged blade. Use only specified 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
theblade onaflat surface toinspect forflat-
ness. Throw away a blade that is not flat
.