TO TURN THE EDGER ON
Your lawn edger is equipped with a safety lock off button to prevent accidental operation of the tool.
To start the lawn edger, depress the safety lock button (2) and pull the trigger (3) firmly.
Release the safety lock button when motor is engaged. Continue to pull the trigger to maintain power to the unit.
To stop the lawn edger, release the trigger.
Ensure when starting the lawn edger that the blade is not in contact with any surface.
To avoid kickback of edger, tilt the handle down so the blade is above the ground surface. Slowly lift handle to lower the blade, finding the edge of the
paved surface and start edging. Then move the tool forward slowly along edge of paved surface. During edging some sparks may be generated from
hitting stones. This is normal. For electrical safety and to prevent clogging of the blade guard, do not attempt to edge when the grass or soil is wet or
damp. If blade guard becomes clogged, release trigger, wait for blade to come to complete stop. UNPLUG TOOL! Remove clogged material with a
stick. Do not attempt to unclog the blade guard by tapping the tool on the ground. This can damage the unit. Keep hands clear of blade when clean-
ing as the blade will wear to a sharp point during edging.
Cord routing
Always make sure that you route the cord away from the work area to prevent it from coming near the blade of the lawn edger. Lay your cable route
before starting work.
Start your lawn edger at the point nearest to the electrical socket, and then move away while working. This will mean that the cord will be pulled
through the area that has already been cut, thereby keeping it out of danger of being cut through by the blade.
Cord Restraint
Your lawn edger has a cord retainer to prevent the power cords from being disconnected.
It is recommended the cord retainer is used as follows: Approx. one (1) foot (300mm) from the end of the extension cord, form a tight loop in the
extension cord, and feed the loop through the square hole beneath the handle.
Place the loop over the retainer hook in the handle to prevent the cord from pulling back through the square hole. Gently pull the cord to ensure it is
firmly retained.
Changing the Blade
WARNING:
Before performing any maintenance or adjustments ensure the power cord has been totally disconnected from the
main power supply.
1.
Lay edger on its side with the blade facing up.
2.
Remove the lock nut, spacer and the blade. Ensure the shaft and inner spacer are free of any dirt, etc.
3.
Install the new blade and spacer. Install the lock nut and tighten firmly.
4.
After the blade is secure, rotate the blade by hand to ensure the blade is not making contact with any components of the edger.
Cleaning
CAUTION:
Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean the lawn edger.
Never allow any liquid to get inside the lawn edger. Never immerse any part of the lawn edger into a liquid.
BLADE
DANGER: UNPLUG TOOL! WAIT FOR BLADE TO COME TO COMPLETE STOP
The blade, two spacers and hex head nut with conical washer should be attached to your edger in the order shown. Please check that the blade has
been properly mounted before using your edger. When the blade wears to the small hole at each end of the blade it will give only 1/4 in. depth of cut
and should be replaced.
Tip: To increase blade life, keep initial cutting depth at minimum and increase depth setting as blade wears.
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