• 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 cu.t 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.
o Rotating the shield to lower the wheel decreases
the depth of cut.
3.
Make snre the shield is positioned to protect the
operator from thrown debris, then tighten the
knob.
Blade Guard
MC-IPS (Multi-Cutter with Pruner
Attachment)
POTENTIAL HAZARD
• The Pruner can conduct electricity.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
• Contact with live electrical wires or cir
cuits can cause serious injury or death.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• Never use the Pruner around electrical
lines, circuits or components.
• Read the Safety instructions on page
US-11 concerning proper use of the
Pruner.
Before using the Pruner, check the following:
I.
Make sure the chain oil tank on the pruner head is
full.
IMPORTANT: When filling an empty oil tank,
wait approximately 60-90 seconds before start
ing the Pruner. This
will
give the oil time to
flow from the tank to the pump. Otherwise, an
air lock can occur which will prevent oil from
moving through the pump. This
will
result in
damage to the chain and guide bar.
IMPORTANT: Never run the chain dry.
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.
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