Atom 430 Operator Owner'S Manual Download Page 1

DOMESTIC LAWN EDGERS

2 Stroke Engines – Model 430

MULTI INTERNATIONAL GOLD MEDALS & 

AWARD WINNING LAWN EDGERS & TILLERS

Operator / 

Owner Manual

63898MA-11

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Safety Precautions

  

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Assembling   

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Service

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Operating and Edging Instructions

Important Manual – Do Not Throw Away

Manual always to be available for reference or  

instructing new operators.

Introduction: Gasoline Lawn Edger

This Atom Gasoline Powered Edger is designed to the highest 

standards to ensure you many hours of uninterrupted service. 

Pay special attention to the safety precautions. Only persons 

who understand this Manual are to operate the Edger.

To receive maximum performance and satisfaction from 

your Edger, it is important that you read and understand the 

maintenance and safety precautions before using the unit. 

Contact your Atom dealer or the Atom distributor in your 

area if you do not understand or cannot carry out any of the 

operating instructions in this Manual.

Atom’s philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. 

As a result, engineering changes and improvements are made 

from time to time. Appearances may differ between models. 

This manual covers information required to operate, maintain 

and service this Atom Lawn Edger.

AS WITH ANY POWER TOOL IMPROPER USE CAN CAUSE 

SERIOUS INJURY. 

Make sure this manual is read and carefully 

understood before starting or operating this equipment.
          

 

 

      The purpose of Safety  

 

 

 

 

      Warnings and Notes in  

this Manual is to attract your attention to possible dangers and  

deserve your careful attention and understanding. The Safety  

Warnings in this Manual and on the Edger do not, by themselves, 

eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not 

substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.

 

 

         Failure to obey a safety warning can  

 

 

         result in injury to yourself and others.

Contents

Safety Warning Labels  ....................................... 1
Safety Precautions  ......................................... 2 - 3
Assembling the Edger  .........................................3
Parts and Controls  ............................................. 4
Fuels and Oils  .................................................. 4
Starting and Stopping Instructions  ....................... 5
Edging Instructions  ............................................ 5
Maintenance Instructions  .................................... 6
Air Filter & Carburettor Instructions  ...................... 6
Troubleshooting Tips  .......................................... 7
Lubrication of Gears  .......................................... 7
Parts List and Parts Illustration  .......................... 7-8

The information contained in this manual is also  

available at 

www.atomindustries.com

                     Advises you of information or instructions vital  

                     to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

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  SAFETY WARNING

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  WARNING

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Read operators manual

Do not expose motor 

to moisture

Wear eye protection

Keep bystanders away

15m (50 feet)

Blade cover label

SAFETY WARNING LABELS

MADE IN AUSTRALIA

ATOM Lawn Edgers have Australian and foreign Patents, Patent Pending, and Design Registrations.

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Page 1: ...ke sure this manual is read and carefully understood before starting or operating this equipment The purpose of Safety Warnings and Notes in this Manual is to attract your attention to possible dangers and deserve your careful attention and understanding The Safety Warnings in this Manual and on the Edger do not by themselves eliminate any danger The instructions or warnings they give are not subs...

Page 2: ...ooting and balance at all times PAGE 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS As with any power tool the use of the edger with rotating blades may be dangerous It is important that you read fully understand and observe the following safety precautions and warnings Re read this operator s manual and the safety instructions periodically Read and understand all labels attached to edger WARNING Do not lend rent or sell t...

Page 3: ...ildren Never store the machine with gasoline inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark e g gas or oil fired heater appliance electric motor etc WARNING Before storing for a longer period always empty the fuel tank Start and operate your unit outdoors and in a ventilated area WARNING Keep the space behind and beside the engine clear at all times to allow for the escape of hot a...

Page 4: ...NG Always allow engine to cool before refueling Accidental spillage of gasoline over a hot engine could cause fire or explosion to occur FUEL MIX 2 STROKE ENGINES USE AN OIL GASOLINE MIXTURE Only use 50 1 specialised 2 stroke oils from lawn and garden equipment shops Do not use outboard engine oil Do not use Ethanol based gasoline REMEMBER Always mix two cycle oil with clean regular or premium unl...

Page 5: ...s around are very fast 14 Sideways Tilting Lower either left or right handle to achieve angle cutting Fig 21 15 Remove any tangled grass matter around blade and shaft to prevent damage FIG 11 SWITCH ON SAFETY INTERLOCK THROTTLE TRIGGER CHOKE ON POSITION Choke lever up FIG 15 HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT FIG 20 FIG 21 FIG 18 FIG 19 FIG 16 FIG 17 Place edger on ground in horizontal position See Fig 14 below CO...

Page 6: ...il the air filter every 20 hours of operation or weekly FIG 27B FIG 28 1 The air filter Fig 27B is one of the most important areas to maintain If it is not maintained you will void the warranty Before cleaning make sure the unit is turned off 2 To remove press clip on filter cover Fig 27A If filter torn or dirty replace 3 Wash the filter in detergent and water Fig 28 Rinse the filter thoroughly an...

Page 7: ...40 62933WP WHEEL ARM EDGER 41 62934 TUBE WHEEL 94MM 42 62936WN DUST CAP EDGER 45 62983 HARDENED WASHER 54 X 12 X 2 47 63002 THROTTLE CABLE 910 58 48 63471BP HANDLE RH DOMESTIC 49 63472BP HANDLE LH DOMESTIC KEY PART NO DESCRIPTION 50 63020WE CROSS BRACE 51 63021BP COVER TRIGGER 54 63898MA MANUAL 430 55 63032 NUT FLANGE 3 8 UNC 56 63033 NUT FLANGE M12 X 1 75 RH 57 63049 BOLT HEX 6 5 X 1 4 BSW 58 631...

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