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Installing Edger Blade
1. Install the boss adapter onto the collar onto the
attaching shaft out of the gearcase.
2. Install the edger blade, clamping washer and
blade bolt.
Note: The blade bolt has left-hand threads.
3. Align the hole in the boss adapter with the hole in
the gearcase.
4. Insert the 3 mm hex wrench into the holes in the
boss adapter and gearcase to lock the splined
shaft.
5. Tighten the blade bolt to 100 in·lbs (11.3 N·m).
6. Remove the 3 mm hex wrench from the boss
adapter and gearcase.
Before Operation
Oil and Fuel
1. Do not smoke near fuel.
2. Mix and pour fuel outdoors and where there are
no sparks or flames.
3. Always shut off the engine before refueling.
Never remove the fuel tank cap while the engine
is running or just right after stopping the engine.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• If the Edger blade is not adequately
tightened, it can come loose from the
Edger during use.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• This may cause damage to property
or personal injury.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• Make sure the Edger blade is secure-
ly fastened to the attaching shaft in
the gearcase.
Edger Blade
Gearcase
Blade Bolt
(left hand thread)
3 mm Hex Wrench
Clamping Washer
Collar
Boss Adapter
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• In certain conditions gasoline is extreme-
ly flammable and highly explosive.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• A fire or explosion from gasoline can
burn you, others, and cause property
damage.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• Use a funnel and fill the fuel tank out-
doors, in an open area, when the engine
is cold. Wipe up any gasoline that spills.
• Do not fill the fuel tank completely full.
Add gasoline to the fuel tank until the
level is 1/4 to 1/2in (6 mm to 13 mm) below
the bottom of the filler neck. This empty
space in the tank allows gasoline to
expand.
• Never smoke when handling gasoline,
and stay away from an open flame or
where gasoline fumes may be ignited by
a spark.
• Store gasoline in an approved container
and keep it out of the reach of children.
• Never buy more than a 30-day supply of
gasoline.
DANGER
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• Gasoline contains gasses that can build
up pressure inside a gas tank.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Fuel can be sprayed on you when
removing gas cap.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• Remove fuel cap slowly to avoid injury
from fuel spray.
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