Maintenance; Replacing The Blade; General Maintenance - Ryobi RYEDG12 Manual Del Operador

WARNING:
Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the machine,
shut off engine or motor, wait for all moving parts to stop,
and disconnect spark plug wire and move it away from
spark plug, disconnect from power supply, or remove the
battery pack. Failure to follow these instructions can result
in serious personal injury or property damage.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1, along with hearing protection.
Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into
your eyes and other possible serious injuries.
WARNING:
When servicing, use replacement parts that meet or
exceed original product specifications. Use of any other
parts could create a hazard or cause product damage.
NOTICE:
Periodically inspect the entire product for damaged,
missing, or loose parts such as screws, nuts, bolts, caps,
etc. Tighten securely all fasteners and caps and do not
operate this product until all missing or damaged parts are
replaced. Please contact customer service or a qualified
service center for assistance.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.

MAINTENANCE

REPLACING THE BLADE

See Figures 6 - 8.
Replace blades when worn down to indicator hole on blade.
Use replacement blade model number AC04215.
 Stop the engine or motor and remove the spark plug wire,
disconnect from the power supply, or remove the battery
pack.
 Align the slot in the flange washer and gear case with the
slot in the flange; place the holding pin through all three
slots to secure in place.
 Using a 3/4 in. (19 mm) socket wrench, turn the blade nut
clockwise to loosen.
 Remove the old blade from the edger shaft.
 Clean debris from the edger shaft and flange washers.
 Center the new blade on the flange washer, making sure
the blade sits flat.
 Install the cupped washer with the hole off of the blade
surface.
 Install the blade nut onto the edger shaft.
 Using a 3/4 in. (19 mm) socket wrench, turn the blade
nut counterclockwise onto the edger shaft and tighten
securely. Torque nut to 38 ft. lbs.
 This replacement part is available from the place of pur-
chase, or by calling customer service.
NOTE: Always make sure the blade is correctly installed
and securely fastened before each use.
ATTACHING THE STORAGE HANGER
See Figure 9.
There are two ways to hang the attachment for storage.
 To use the hanger cap, push in the button and place the
hanger cap over the end of the attachment shaft. Slightly
rotate the cap from side to side until the button locks into
place.
 The secondary hole in the attachment shaft can be used
for hanging purposes as well.
STORING THE ATTACHMENT
 Store the attachment indoors in a dry, well-ventilated
place that is inaccessible to children.
 Keep away from corrosive agents such as garden chemi-
cals and de-icing salts.
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