Poulan Pro PPB1000E Instruction Manual download pdf (Page 8)

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MAINTENANCE

W ARNING:

Always stop unit anddis-

connect spark plug wire (or disconnect pow-

erheadfrom powersource)beforeperforming

maintenance.

CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR

WORN PARTS

Contact an authorized service dealer for re-

placement of damaged or worn parts.

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Blade Shield -- Discontinue use of edger if

blade shield is damaged.

CHECK FOR LOOSE

FASTENERS AND PARTS

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Blade nut

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Fasteners

INSPECT AND CLEAN UNIT AND

DECALS

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After each use, inspect complete unit for

loose or damagedparts. Clean the unit and

decals using a damp cloth with amild deter-

gent.

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Wipe off unit with a clean dry cloth.

BLADE MAINTENANCE

W ARNING:

The blade will continue

to spin after the engine stops or after the

throttle trigger has been released. To avoid

serious injury, make sure the blade has

stopped coasting and disconnect the spark

plug (or disconnect powerhead from power

source) beforeperforming work on the blade.

W ARNING:

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 specified replacement blade. Wear pro-

tective gloves when handling or performing

maintenance onthe bladeto help avoid injury .

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The blade is reversible. When the cutting

edge on one side becomes worn, turn the

blade over (see BLADE REPLACEMENT

in the SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

section).

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Check blade for flatness periodically. Lay

the blade on a flat surface to inspect for flat-

ness. Throw away a blade that is not flat.

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

BLADE REPLACEMENT

W ARNING:

The blade will continue to

spin after the engine stops or after thethrottle

trigger has been released. To avoid serious

injury, make sure the blade has stopped

coasting and disconnect the spark plug (or

disconnect powerhead from power source)

before performing work on the blade.

W ARNING:

Wear protective gloves

when handling or performing main tenance on

the blade to avoid injury . The blade is sha rp and

cancutyouevenwhenitisnotmoving.

1. To remove the blade, align hole in the dust

cup with the holein the side of the gearbox

by rotating the blade.

2. Insert a small screwdriver into aligned

holes. This will keep theshaft from turning

while loosening the blade nut.

Screwdriver

3. While holding the screwdriver in position,

remove blade nut by turning clockwise.

4. Remove both washers,andthe bladefrom

the blade shaft.

Blade shield

Blade

Washers

Blade nut

Blade

Shaft

5. Install new blade onto blade shaft.

6. Reinstall both washers and blade nut

(counterclockwise).

7. Tighten blade nut firmly with a wrench

while holding screwdriver in position.

8. Remove the screwdriver.

9. Turn blade by hand. If the blade binds

against the shield, or appears to be un-

even, the blade is not centered, and you

must reinstall.

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