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550454 - Masport Petrol Edger Owner’s Manual - July ‘14
2. Preparation
a) While edging, always wear eye and ear protection, substantial
foot wear, and long trousers.
b) Thoroughly inspect the surface where the equipment is to be
used and remove all stones, sticks, wires, bones and other
foreign objects.
c) WARNING: Petrol is highly flammable .
Take the following precautions:
1. Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this
purpose.
2. Refuel outdoors only and do not smoke while
refuelling.
3. Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the
cap of the fuel tank or add petrol while the engine is
running or when the engine is hot.
4. Avoid spillage: if petrol is spilled, do not attempt to
start the engine but move the machine away from
the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of
ignition until petrol vapors have dissipated.
5. Tighten all fuel tank and container caps securely.
d) Replace faulty silencers.
e) Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blade is
not worn or damaged. Replace worn or damaged blades to
preserve balance.
f) Use only manufacturer-recommended replacement parts and
accessories.
3. Operation
a) Do not operate the engine in a confined space where
dangerous carbon monoxide fumes can collect. Breathing
exhaust fumes can be fatal.
b) Edge only in daylight or in good artificial light.
c) Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
d) Walk, never run.
e) Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the edger
toward you.
f) Make sure the blade has stopped before crossing surfaces
other than grass and when transporting the edger to and from
the area to be edged.
g) Never operate the edger with defective, missing or incorrectly
fitted guards.
h) Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the
engine.
i) Start the engine or switch on the motor carefully according to
instructions and with feet well away from the blade(s).
j) Do not tilt when starting the engine or switching on the motor,
unless the edger has to be tilted for starting. In this case, do
not tilt it more than absolutely necessary and lift only the part
which is away from the operator.
k) Do not start the engine when a bystander is standing in front of
the blade(s).
l) Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
m) Always switch off the electric motor and disconnect from main
or stop the fuel powered engine:
1. before clearing blockages;
2. before checking, cleaning or working on the blade(s);
3. after striking a foreign object: inspect the blade(s)
for damage and make repairs before restarting and
operating the edger;
4. if edger starts to vibrate abnormally (check
immediately).
n) Stop the engine:
1. whenever you leave the edger;
2. before refuelling.
o) Reduce the throttle setting during engine run-out and, if the
engine is provided with a shut-off valve, turn the fuel off at the
conclusion of edging.
4. Maintenance and storage
a) Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment
is in safe working condition.
b) Never store the equipment with petrol in the tank inside a
building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
c) Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
d) To reduce the fire hazard, keep the engine, silencer, battery
compartment, and petrol storage area free of grass, leaves or
excessive grease.
e) Replace worn or damaged parts.
f)
If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
g) Do not attempt to repair the machine unless you are competent
to do so.
h) Use only manufacturer-recommended replacement parts and
accessories.
Assembling the Edger
Please refer to the following sections when preparing the edger for
its first use.
•
Fitting the handle
• Preparing the Engine
FITTING THE HANDLE
In some cases the handle may be completely detached from the
edger body although the upper handle may be connected by the
OPC Stop Ignition wires. Carefully remove the edger and handles
from the box together to avoid damaging the OPC Stop Ignition
wires.
Fit the two long bolts through the holes in the lower handle from the
inside with the round heads snug against the tube. Fit the holes in
the upper handle over the two long bolts. Attach the plastic knob to
the outside of the lower handle bolt as shown below and tighten by
hand until the upper handle is locked in position.
Preparing the Engine
PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENGINE
MANUFACTURERS ENGINE OWNER’S MANUAL PRIOR TO
OPERATING THE EDGER.
DO NOT START your four stroke engine
before making sure that it has been filled
with the right amount of the correct grade
of oil. See engine instruction book for
details.
CAUTION