Craftsman C944.511573 - Manual (Page 10)

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
BLADE REPLACEMENT 3
^WARNING: The blade will con­
tinue to spin after the engine stops or 4,
after the throttle trigger has been re­
leased. To avoid serious injury, make
sure the blade has stopped coasting
and disconnect the spark plug (or dis­
connect powerhead from power
source) before performing work on the
blade.
A
WARNING: Wear protective
gloves when handling or performing
maintenance on the blade to avoid
injury. The blade is sharp and can cut 5.
you even when it is not moving. 6.
1. To remove the blade, align hole in
the dust cup with the hole in the 7.
side of the gearbox by rotating the
blade.
2. Insert a small screwdriver into 8-
aligned holes. This will keep the 9.
shaft from turning while loosening
the blade nut.
While holding the screwdriver in
position, remove blade nut by turn­
ing clockwise.
Remove both washers, and the
blade from the blade shaft.
Blade shield
Washers
Blade nut
Install new blade onto blade shaft.
Reinstall both washers and blade
nut (counterclockwise).
Tighten blade nut firmly with a
wrench while holding screwdriver in
position.
Remove the screwdriver.
Turn blade by hand, if the blade
binds against the shield, or appears
to be uneven, the blade is not cen­
tered, and you must reinstall.
STORAGE
a WARNING: Perform the follow­
ing steps after each use:
• Allow attachment and gearbox to
cool before storing or transporting.
• Store attachment with blade shield
in place. Position attachment so that
any sharp object cannot accidentally
cause injury.
• Store the attachment in a dry, well
ventilated area out of the reach of
children.
SEASONAL STORAGE
Prepare attachment for storage at end
of season or if it will not be used for 30
days or more.
If your edger attachment is to be
stored for a period of time:
Clean the entire attachment.
Inspect the blade shield area and
clean any dirt, grass, leaves, or de­
bris that has collected. Inspect the
blade and blade shield; replace a
blade that is bent, warped, cracked,
broken or damaged in any other
way.
Lightly oil external metal surfaces.
Apply a coating of oil to the entire
surface of the blade; wrap it in heavy
paper or cloth.
Check entire attachment for loose
screws or nuts. Replace any dam­
aged, worn or broken parts.
At the beginning of the next season,
use only fresh fuel having the proper
gasoline to oil ratio.
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