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nstall blade stIffener
1.
Move stop switch to stop position.
2.
Disconnect spark plug wire.
WARNING
Hedge trimmer blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to
severe personal injury. Use a socket and extension when adjust-
ing blade bolts or blade locknuts in order to keep hands at a safe
distance from sharp blades.
3.
Lay unit on muffler side and hold securely in place.
4.
Remove first four blade locknuts (A) and washers in front of
front handle/guard. Do not remove blade bolts.
5.
Tighten blade bolts (B) until snug. Install blade stiffener, then washers.
6.
Loosen blade bolts ½ turn. Secure blade stiffener with new locknuts
(A). Hold blade bolts from turning using a 10mm wrench.
NOTe
Use new locknuts every time blade stiffener is installed.
IMPORTANT
If blade stiffener is damaged or show signs of wear, replace it.
NOTe
Washers (C) should be movable by hand after blade bolts are
adjusted properly.
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lade stIffener remoVal
1.
Move stop switch to stop position.
Disconnect spark plug wire.
2.
WARNING
Hedge trimmer blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to
severe personal injury. Use a socket and extension when adjust-
ing blade bolts or blade locknuts in order to keep hands at a safe
distance from sharp blades.
3.
Remove blade stiffener locknuts (A) and washers. Do not remove
blade bolts.
4.
Remove blade stiffener.
5.
Tighten blade bolts (B) until snug, then loosen ½ turn.
6.
Secure blades with new locknuts (A). Hold blade bolts from turning
using a 10mm wrench.
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A
B
C
A
B