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Operator's Manual

WE43 Series Walk-Behind Edger

Check for parts online at 

www.getearthquake.com

 or call 800-345-6007 M-F 8-5

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SAFETY SYMBOLS AND DECALS 

This edger has been designed and manufactured to provide you with the safety and reliability you would expect from an industry 

leader in outdoor power equipment manufacturing.

Reading this manual and the safety instructions it contains will provide you with the necessary basic knowledge to operate this 

equipment safely and effectively. We have placed safety decals on the edger to remind you of some of this important information 

while you are operating the unit. These important safety decals are illustrated below, and are shown here to help familiarize you with 

the location and content of the safety messages you will see as you perform normal edging operations. Please review these decals 

now, and if you have any questions regarding its meaning or how to comply with these instructions, reread the complete safety 

instruction text in this manual, or contact your local dealer.

Should these decals become unreadable because of being worn, faded, or otherwise damaged during the use of your edger, please 

use the part number information provided to order a replacement label from your local authorized dealer. These decals are easily 

applied, and will act as a constant visual reminder to you, and others who may use the equipment, to follow the safety instructions 

necessary for safe, effective operation of your edger.

The following symbols and decals may be used on your engine to alert you to potential hazards or to give you guidance in operating 

your edger.  Look over them and understand their meanings before operating your edger.

Fire hazards

Wear eye protection

Shock hazard

Hot surfaces

Toxic fumes

Moving parts

Read manual before operation

Slow

Fast

Fuel

Oil

Choke

On/Off

Fuel Shutoff

C

G

Operational Control Symbols

Safety or Hazard Symbols

Hot!  Do not touch!

Company:

   Ardisam

Part No: 

 10691

Description:

   ARTWORK WARNING MOVING PARTS

Type:

  

Decal

REV:

  

1

Born:

  

12-06-11

ECN No:

  

9159

Support File:

  -

Artist:

  

Amanda Rose Buffington

Notes:

  

-

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      |      Approved by Scott Andrew Waldal      |      Date:  030411                                    

Revision 01

      |      Revision Date:  071411      |      File Name:  PN-REV1a-010101-lt

Colors Used:

  

TO GUARD AGAINST INJURY OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

●  Do not operate without guards in place

●  Stay away from blade guard and rotating blades

10689

DIRECTION OF ROTATION

Pantone

Process Black

Pantone

1797

Part No. 10689

BLADE SAFETY 

PRECAUTION  DECAL 

Warning: Moving Parts

Do not operate without 

guards in place

Part No. 10686

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DECAL

1) Wear eye and hearing protection

2) Read entire manual before operating product

3) Watch for bystanders 

4) Blades rotate clockwise when edger is in use.  NOTE:  When throttle is released, blades stop

Company:

   Ardisam 

Part No: 

 10688

Description:

   ARTWORK HEARING GLASSES SPEED

Type:

  

Decal

REV:

  

1

Born:

  

12-06-11

ECN No:

  

9159

Support File:

  -

Artist:

  

Amanda Rose Buffington

Notes:

  

-

F00900

      |      Approved by Scott Andrew Waldal      |      Date:  030411                                    

Revision 01

      |      Revision Date:  071411      |      File Name:  PN-REV1a-010101-lt

Colors Used:

Pantone

Process Black

10686

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2

3

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Summary of Contents for WE43

Page 1: ...s Walk Behind Edger WE43 Series Get parts online at www getearthquake com P N OMWE43E ECN 9639 REV2 11 28 12 2013 Ardisam Inc All Rights Reserved WE43E electric start Includes models WE43 WE43E WE43CE...

Page 2: ...e time of initial sale to all applicable regulations of the U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA REGISTRATION SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE LOG OWNERSHIP RECORDS Owner s Name Owner s Address City State P...

Page 3: ...chine This symbol points out important safety instruc tions which if not followed could endanger your personal safety BEFORE OPERATING ENGINE WARNING WARNING INDICATES A HAZARD WHICH IF NOT AVOIDED CO...

Page 4: ...in daylight or good artificial light Donotoperateproductwhenfatiguedorundertheinfluence of alcohol drugs or other medication which can cause drowsinessoraffectyourabilitytooperatethismachinesafely Ne...

Page 5: ...e should always be many feet away from the operation of the engine and its attachments Do not change the engine governor settings or over speed the engine WARNING ENGINES GIVE OFF CARBON MONOXIDE AN O...

Page 6: ...turn machine off if children enter the area Before and while moving backwards look behind and down for small children Never allow children to operate the machine Useextracarewhenapproachingblindcorner...

Page 7: ...ation provided to order a replacement label from your local authorized dealer These decals are easily applied and will act as a constant visual reminder to you and others who may use the equipment to...

Page 8: ...IZE 1 375 x 7 0 inch diameter BLADE SIZE 2 x 9 x 125 inch thick WEIGHT OF UNIT WE43E 38 lb WE43 27 lb WE43CE 28 5 lb UNIT SIZE L x W x H inches 21 x 14 x 23 SPECIFICATIONS Model Operator Ear LPA dBA S...

Page 9: ...m the battery into the mating white plastic connector in the battery box See Figure 1 Make sure the ignition key is removed from the ignition before connecting the wiring for the battery FOR MODEL WE4...

Page 10: ...uel requirements 7 Wipeawayanyspilledfueloroilandallowtoevaporatebefore moving or transporting GAS OIL RATIO 1 gallon 2 6 ounces 50 1 2 gallons 5 1 ounces 50 1 5 gallons 13 ounces 50 1 CAUTION NEVER S...

Page 11: ...to RUN position NOTE Choke must be in the RUN position when pushing or using the primer bulb 2 Prime unit until primer hose is filled with fuel NOTE When using the primer bulb allow the bulb to re tu...

Page 12: ...econds 2 Run engine for 30 to 45 seconds at HALF CHOKE position until engine warms up 3 Move choke lever to RUN position and move throttle to desired speed 4 To stop turn switch to OFF position on man...

Page 13: ...IDENTAL STARTING ENGINE MUST BE TURNED OFF AND COOL AND SPARK PLUG WIRE MUST BE REMOVED FROM SPARK PLUG BEFORE CHECKING AND ADJUSTING ENGINE OR EQUIPMENT TEMPERATURE OF MUFFLER AND NEARBY AREAS MAY EX...

Page 14: ...run engine in a well ventilated area 5 Wipeawayanyspilledfuelfromengineandedger Allowtodry 6 Fuel cap and fuel cap vent screw should be turned down tightly before transporting edger in a vehicle LONG...

Page 15: ...d identify remedies For more complicated repairs you may want to rely on your re tailer an authorized service center or Earthquake Earthquake will make the necessary repairs if a service center is not...

Page 16: ...rty carburetor 3 Clean carburetor use gas stabilizer new gas can 4 Throttle control not held open 4 Prime unit 3 more times then hold throttle open when pulling recoil handle Engine misses or lacks po...

Page 17: ...R 1 3 400014 WASHER CLAMP EDGER BLADE 2 4 400009 BLADE EDGER 1 5 400013 NUT M8 HHF LH GR 8 8 ZN 1 6 4000171 SHIELD DEBRIS RUBBER 1 FOR REFERENCE ONLY NON SERVICED PARTS 7 NUT FLANGE LOCK M6 4 8 BOLT M...

Page 18: ...LEFT 1 2 4689 HANDLEBAR UPPER RIGHT 1 3 4639 HANDLE GRIP 2 4 4642 BOLT M8 X 1 25 X 35 SADDLE HEAD 4 5 4641 WASHER M8 CURVED ZINC 4 6 4825 KIT LONG THROW TRIGGER 1 7 1021CE SWITCH WIRE ASSY ON OFF CE M...

Page 19: ...parts online at www getearthquake com or call 800 345 6007 M F 8 5 19 WE43 SERIES CHASSIS PARTS EXPLOSION 29 33 30 41 39 34 39 1 38 16 31 32 36 35 37 42 27 22 2 7 8 6 23 3 15 24 40 28 40 16 21 16 26 1...

Page 20: ...8 ZN 1 15 400017 SHIELD DEBRIS WE43 1 16 NUT M5 X 0 8 TOPLCK HHF GR8 8 ZN 8 17 400027 KNOB M8 X 16 HEIGHT ADJUSTER 2 18 11274 KIT FUEL LINES 1 FOR REFERENCE ONLY NON SERVICED PARTS 19 NUT M10 HHFCS TO...

Page 21: ...k for parts online at www getearthquake com or call 800 345 6007 M F 8 5 21 1 2 3 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 6 7 8 30 8 9 10 10 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 31 29 17 17 17 17 32 33 18 19 19 20 29 21 22 22 23 22 22 22 22 3...

Page 22: ...LONG GROUND WIRE COIL CE WE43CE 1 300194 IGNITION COIL WE43E 1 13 BM6A SPARK PLUG WE43 WE43E 1 35906 SPARK PLUG WE43CE ONLY 1 14 300482 SHROUD VIPER ENG 1 15 300483 COVER ENGINE SHROUD 1 16 300439 BO...

Page 23: ...Operator s Manual WE43 SeriesWalk Behind Edger Check for parts online at www getearthquake com or call 800 345 6007 M F 8 5 23...

Page 24: ...e nance listed in the operating and maintenance instructions The warranty period begins on the date of purchase by the first retail consumer or commercial end user and continues for the period of time...

Page 25: ...required maintenance in the owner s manual supplied is warranted for the warranty period stated above If any such part fails during the period of warranty coverage that part will be repaired or repla...

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Page 28: ...ue PO Box 666 Cumberland WI 54829 800 345 6007 Fax 715 822 2223 E mail info getearthquake com All weights specifications and features are approximate and are subject to change without notice Due to co...

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