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Figure 38
1. Handle locked in the vertical position
2. T ip the machine onto its side, with the dipstick
down, until the upper handle rests on the ground.
Inspecting the Blades
Service Interval : Before each use or daily
1. Inspect the cutting edges ( Figure 39 ). If the
edges are not sharp or have nicks, remove the
blades and have them sharpened or replace
them.
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Figure 39
1. Cutting edge 3. W ear/slot forming
2. Curved area 4. Crack
2. Inspect the blades themselves, especially the
curved area ( Figure 39 ). If you notice any
damage, wear , or a slot forming in this area,
immediately replace it with a new blade.
W ARNING
If you allow a blade to wear , a slot will
form between the sail and at part of the
blade. Eventually a piece of the blade
may break off and be thrown from under
the housing, possibly resulting in serious
injury to you or bystanders.
• Inspect the blade periodically for wear
or damage.
• Never try to straighten a blade that
is bent or weld a broken or cracked
blade.
• Replace a worn or damaged blade.
3. Check for bent blades; refer to Checking for
Bent Blades ( page 29 ) .
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