CHECKING AND REPLACING THE
ANTI-WEAR PROTECTIVE GUARD/
GUIDE PLATE (Fig. 16)
Check the anti-wear protective guard and
the guide plate for damage before starting
the power tool. The anti-wear protective
guard must be replaced as soon as the
gear case becomes visible.
NOTICE: The gear case may be seriously
damaged if you do not replace the anti-wear protective guard as soon as the gear case
is visible.
1. Stop the motor and remove the battery pack.
2. Wear protective gloves. Rotate the blade as necessary to expose the two screws.
3. Use the hex wrench provided to loosen the two screws and remove them.
NOTICE: If you just need to replace the guide plate, loosen and remove screw 1.
4. Replace the deformed or worn anti-wear protective guard and guide plate.
5. Assemble the new anti-wear protective guard and guide plate onto the gear case
and lock them with the two screws.
REMOVING THE GUIDE PLATE
If you are experienced with this type of edger, or if you find that the guide plate is a
hindrance in your edging operation, you may remove the guide plate.
1. Loosen and remove screw 1.
2. Remove the guide plate.
3. Replace and tighten screw 1.
EDGER ATTACHMENT — EA0800/EA0800-FC/EA0820/EA0820-FC
16
Screw 1
Guide Plate
Anti-wear Protective
Guard
Mounting Holes
Gear Case
Screw 2
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