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How to Change the Blade
WARNING
Do not sharpen the blade . Sharpening can damage the
blade and cause it to break, which can cause injury to you
or to others .
The blade is subject to nicks, scratches, and dents, which
will generally not affect function . The blade is also subject to
wear – reducing the cutting depth . Replace a worn blade by
following the steps below:
NOTE: Only use a replacement blade from the manufacturer .
To order spare parts call us at: 1-800-737-2112 .
NOTE: Replacing the blade requires one 19 mm wrench
and one L-type wrench .
1 . Shut off engine .
2 . Put on protective gloves .
3 . Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug .
4 . Insert the L wrench into the opening behind the blade to prevent shaft rotation .
5 . Remove the blade locknut that holds the blade to the drive shaft . (See Fig . 8)
NOTICE
The nut has a left handed thread, so the direction of rotation for tightening / loosening is the opposite of that used on
common threads .
6 . Remove the blade .
7 . Replace with new blade from the manufacturer by reversing the above steps .
WARNING
The blade locknut has a nylon inner liner to provide locking resistance . This nut must not be reused if the nut can be
fully installed by hand . Replace nut after approximately 10 installations .
NOTE: Tighten the blade locknut to 15 foot-pounds (21 N-m) .
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How to Prepare for Storage
WARNING
Never store the Edger indoors with fuel in the fuel tank . Never store in an enclosed, poorly ventilated area where fumes
could reach an open flame, a spark or a pilot light(furnace, water heater, clothes dryer etc .) . Allow engine to cool before
storing unit .
NOTICE
A yearly checkup or tune-up at an authorized service center will make sure that the Edger will provide maximum
performance for the next season .
WARNING
1 . Disconnect the spark plug before performing maintenance .
2 . Maintain Edger with care . Inspect Edger periodically . If Edger is not working properly or damaged, have it repaired by
a qualified service center . Clean Edger . Remove all dirt, leaves, debris, etc .
3 . Check for misalignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, broken parts, mounting and any other condition
that may affect its operation .
4 . Keep guards in place and in working order .
5 . A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by a qualified service center .
6 . Use only genuine Powermate® replacement parts and accessories . Use of any non-Powermate® parts or
. . . . . . . . . accessories could lead to injury, damage to the unit, and will void your warranty .
7 . Do not remove or modify any parts . Removing or modifying parts could lead to injury, damage the Edger and will void
the warranty .
8 . When not in use, store Edger indoors in a dry location . Store Edger in a locked area out of the reach of children .
9 . Store unit and fuel in area where fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters, electric motors,
or switches, furnaces, etc .
Questions? Call Toll Free at 1-800-737-2112
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TURN COUNTER-
CLOCKWISE TO
TIGHTEN
BLADE LOCKNUT
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TURN CLOCKWISE
TO LOOSEN
INSERT L WRENCH TO PREVENT
SHAFT FROM TURNING
Fig. 8