Craftsman C944.511591 - Manual (Page 11)

Romove both washers and the
blade from the blade shaft. Leave
the dust cup on the gearbox,
install new blade and retaining
washer onto the threaded shaft ex­
tending from the gearbox (blade
must be between the dust cup and
the retaining washer). Make sure
the raised part of the retaining
washer is facing the gearbox, and
the raised area fits into the hole in
the center of the blade.
6. Place the cupped washer onto the
shaft. Make sure the cupped side
of the washer is toward the blade.
7. Install blade nut by threading onto
the shaft counterclockwise as you
are facing the nut.
NOTE: Make sure all parts are in place
as illustrated, and the blade is
sandwiched between the dust cup and
the retaining washer. There should be
no space between the blade and the
dust cup or the retaining washer.
8. Tighten blade nut firmly with a
wrench while holding screwdriver
in position.
9. Remove the screwdriver.
10. Turn blade by hand, if the blade
binds against the shield, or ap­
pears to be uneven, the blade is
not centered, and you must rein­
stall.
STORAGE
a WARNING: Perform the following
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 brushcutter 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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