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PEDG

050603 ED10 JJ

• Melbourne • Perth • Auckland • Hong Kong • Shanghai 
• Taipei • New York • Verona • London • Paris

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Petrol

Lawn 

Edger

Summary of Contents for PEDG

Page 1: ...1 PEDG 050603 ED10 JJ Melbourne Perth Auckland Hong Kong Shanghai Taipei New York Verona London Paris INSTRUCTION MANUAL Petrol Lawn Edger ...

Page 2: ...rchase If found to be defective in materials or workmanship the tool or the offending faulty component will be replaced free of charge with another of the same item A small freight charge may apply The warranty replacement unit is only made available by returning the tool to the place of purchase with a confirmed register receipt Proof of purchase is essential We reserve the right to reject any cl...

Page 3: ...your product whether it is a Warranty claim spare part or user information please phone our Help Line for an immediate response Phone 1300 880 001 in Australia or 0800 445 721 in New Zealand Introduction Your new GMC power tool will more than satisfy your expectations It has been manufactured under stringent GMC Quality Standards to meet superior performance criteria You will find your new tool ea...

Page 4: ...r the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury Use safety equipment Always wear eye protection Safety equipment such as a dust mask non skid safety shoes hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the tool on A...

Page 5: ...azards may arise in connection with the tool s construction and design Contact with the blade Kickback of the edger due to hidden solid objects Blade fracture Catapulting of blade pieces Damage to hearing if effective earmuffs are not worn Do not use blades that are deformed or cracked Do not operate in a hazardous location Such areas include where there is a risk of explosion of petrol fumes leak...

Page 6: ...be taken Wear safety glasses or other eye protection gloves long pants and suitable footwear Make sure that other people and pets are at least 5 metres away Always stand to left side of main handle Before landscaping or Trenching check for buried electrical cables To reduce the risk of injury work going away from nearby solid objects such as walls steps stones trees etc Use great care when working...

Page 7: ...e lever 7 Wheel 8 Auxiliary handle lock knob 9 Height adjustment knob 10 Guide wheel 11 Blade cut indicator 12 Fuel tank 13 Recoil starter 14 Primer bulb 15 Spark plug 16 Air filter cover 17 Choke lever 18 Shaft height adjustment knob 19 Air filter cover locking knob 4 5 9 1 7 10 18 6 12 2 17 13 19 11 8 16 15 3 14 ...

Page 8: ...he ground or on a sturdy bench and wipe any debris from around the fuel cap 4 Unscrew the fuel tank cap and pour the mixture into the tank 5 Be careful not to spill any mixture If this happens wipe the spill with a clean rag 6 Start the engine at least three metres away from the area where the fuel tank has been filled up in order to avoid any risk of fire Danger of fire and burn injury Always use...

Page 9: ...2 Stopping the edger Stop the engine by pressing the off button 3 to the off position marked 0 Running in the engine 1 During the first ten hours of work run the engine at a moderate RPM 2 We advise you in any case not to maintain your engine at a high speed as the different components must settle with each other during the process of running in the engine 3 It is at the end of the running in peri...

Page 10: ... in height between hard surfaces and the top of the grass 3 The guard is fitted with a raised rib section which acts as a blade cut indicator 11 This rib will assist in guiding the operator where the blade will cut During operation the operator can sight down the rib of the guard to where the edge is to be cut 4 Before starting the edger line up the tool so the edge guide rests against the edge of...

Page 11: ...he inner flange must be free of foreign particles of dirt etc To re assemble with the a new blade fit the inner flange on to the spindle fit the replacement blade and secure the outer flange on to the spindle and blade Ensure the assembly is correct and the blade is correctly orientated by checking the diagram below With the spanner fitted to the outer flange fit the locking nut and tighten with t...

Page 12: ...king sure there is no grass or dirt wrapped in the cutting tools and put it back into its package in order to avoid its hurting you or other people during transport Be aware to not hit or cut the fuel tank if you put it onto the ground Store the petrol edger away from direct sunlight Do not store in a nylon bag as this can encourage the formation of mould At the end of the season give the petrol e...

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Page 16: ...vice to make suggestions or give comments about any GMC product With continuing product development changes may have occurred which render the product received slightly different to that shown in this instruction manual The manufacturer reserves the right to change specifications without notice Note Specifications may differ from country to country The GMC 777 Helpline operates from 7am to 7pm 7 d...

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