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[M27QC, M30QC]
2. The Edger should be on the operator’s right side.
[M42BK-QC]
2. The operator must be set the Knapsack belt, and
the shaft assembly must be on the operator’s right
side.
3. The operator’s right hand should be holding the
shaft grip, with his or her fingers on the throttle
trigger. The right arm should be slightly bent.
4.
The left hand should be holding the loop handle with
the fingers and thumb fully enclosed around the grip.
The left arm should be extended. Reposition the loop
handle up or down the driveshaft if necessary for a
comfortable position.
5. The Edger weight should be evenly distributed
between the arms.
6. Adjust the Edger to the correct cutting depth
before you start the engine. (Refer to the figure in
nextpage.) Make sure the shield is adjusted to
shield the operator from thrown debris.
7. Make sure the blade is rotating (at least half throt-
tle) before inserting the blade into the cut. The
Edger performs best at full throttle.
8. Always release the throttle trigger and allow the
engine to return to idle speed when not cutting.
9. Stop the engine when moving between work sites.
● If the Edger blade becomes jammed, stop the
engine immediately
.
● Make certain all moving parts have stopped and
disconnect the spark plug before inspecting the
equipment for damage.
● Never use a Edger that has chipped, cracked or
broken Edger blade or blade shield.
Setting Depth of Cut
IMPORTANT: Set the depth of cut before you
start the engine.
1. Loosen the knob holding the shield to the plate.
2. Rotate the shield as necessary to set the depth of
cut. Note that:
● Rotating the shield to raise the wheel increases
the depth of cut.
● Rotating the shield to lower the wheel decreases
the depth of cut.
3. Make sure the shield is positioned to protect the
operator from thrown debris, then tighten the
knob.
Edger Blade
Gearcase
Blade Bolt (left
hand thread)
3 mm Hex Wrench
Clamping Washer
Collar
Boss Adapter
Hearing
Protection
Eye Protection
Right Arm
Slightly Bent
Left Arm Fully
Extended, Hand
Holding Loop Handle
Hand Holding
Throttle Grip, Fingers
on Throttle Trigger
Direction of Travel
Guard Adjusted to Clear
Blade, and Guard Operator
from Thrown Debris
CAUTION
• Always wear gloves and protective
clothing when operating the Edger.
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